Definition ∞ CFTC exclusive jurisdiction refers to the sole authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over certain financial products. This means no other federal agency can regulate these specific markets. For digital assets, this jurisdiction applies to cryptocurrencies classified as commodities, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The CFTC oversees derivatives markets based on these digital commodities.
Context ∞ The situation with CFTC exclusive jurisdiction in crypto is a central point of inter-agency debate and legislative proposals in the United States. There is ongoing discussion about clearly defining which digital assets fall under the CFTC’s commodity classification versus the SEC’s securities classification. Clarity on this jurisdictional boundary is critical for establishing a coherent regulatory framework for the broader digital asset market.
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