Opportunity
Federal Register #3038-ZA24
CFTC Request for Information on Regulatory Barriers for Fintech Partnerships
Buyer
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
3038-ZA24
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking input from market participants regarding regulatory barriers for fintech firms partnering with CFTC-regulated financial entities. - Government Buyer: - Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Scope of Request: - Soliciting information on regulations, guidance, orders, and no-action letters that may impede fintech firms' partnerships with regulated entities - Focused on entities such as futures commission merchants (FCMs), introducing brokers (IBs), swap dealers (SDs), commodity pool operators (CPOs), commodity trading advisors (CTAs), designated contract markets (DCMs), swap execution facilities (SEFs), derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs), and swap data repositories (SDRs) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or services are being procured; this is a request for information (RFI) on regulatory matters - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on identifying regulatory barriers for fintech firms - Interest in suggestions to streamline application and registration processes for fintech firms - Balancing innovation with safety, consumer and investor protection, market integrity, financial stability, and oversight - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified, as this is not a procurement of goods or services
Description
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is requesting information from market participants to identify regulations, guidance documents, orders, no-action letters, and other items that may impede fintech firms from partnering with financial infrastructures and intermediaries regulated by the CFTC. The goal is to streamline application processes for fintech firms seeking registration and authorization while balancing innovation with safety, consumer protection, market integrity, and financial stability. Comments are due by July 9, 2026, and the information gathered may inform future regulatory actions.