# CFTC Seeks Comments on Crypto Rules

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on a possible federal framework for retail crypto asset transactions under section 2(c)(2)(D) of the Commodity Exchange Act. The notice addresses rules to prevent abusive practices and a proposed crypto asset market category for designated contract markets. It does not establish a current procurement compliance requirement or effective date; comments are due within 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

- Government contractors and industry stakeholders should distinguish this preliminary rulemaking from a binding requirement: the notice creates no current compliance obligation for procurement or contract performance.
- Organizations whose business or government work involves crypto markets can submit written comments during the 60-day period following Federal Register publication.
- The proposal could inform future regulatory requirements affecting crypto market operations, but the notice does not announce a contract, funding opportunity, or procurement vehicle.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Policy, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

### Sources
- [CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Relating to Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets | CFTC](https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9307-26) - CFTC