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Stablecoins Could Soon Back US Derivatives Trades Under New CFTC Plan
Yahoo Finance·2025-09-24 12:32

The CFTC is considering a groundbreaking plan to allow stablecoins like USDT and USDC to serve as collateral in the U.S. derivatives market. | Credit: Getty Images. Key Takeaways Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham has proposed allowing stablecoins to be used as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets. The initiative builds on recommendations from February’s Crypto CEO Forum. If adopted, the move could unlock trillions in new liquidity for futures, swaps, and options. The U.S. Commodity Futures Tradin ...