Federal Register #2026-17163

CFTC Request for Comment on Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public input on the listing of compute derivatives contracts. - Government Buyer: - Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), an independent U.S. government agency - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The request is for comments and feedback regarding regulatory and market factors for compute derivatives - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on derivatives contracts referencing the price of access to computing power, especially for AI applications - Aims to inform regulatory oversight, transparency, liquidity, and responsible innovation in derivatives markets - Seeks industry and public feedback on the regulatory framework for compute derivatives - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement requirements are listed

Description

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public responses to a Request for Comment to better inform its understanding and oversight of derivatives markets related to compute. This request addresses an emerging class of derivatives contracts that reference the price of access to computing power, primarily used by large language models in the AI economy. The CFTC invites comments on factors that designated contract markets (DCMs) should consider when listing compute derivatives for trading, aiming to promote transparency, liquidity, and responsible innovation. Comments must be received by October 20, 2026.

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