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Regulators keep moving on crypto: CFTC follows SEC with developer-friendly no-action stance

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Block
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What happened

Software developers who build crypto trading tools just got some breathing room from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Block and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:50:22 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  3. Financial Data Giant S&P Global Moves Deeper Into Crypto With OpenZeppelin Deal

  4. Regulators keep moving on crypto: CFTC follows SEC with developer-friendly no-action stance

  5. Tom Lee Sees Bullish 12 Months as Wall Street Embraces Crypto

  6. Crypto’s first big tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments

  7. Crypto Liquidations Surge Past $260M as Bitcoin’s Price Touches $77K

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