Definition ∞ CFTC spot market jurisdiction refers to the authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to regulate cash or immediate delivery markets for certain commodities. This regulatory power primarily extends to instances of fraud or manipulation within these markets. It does not typically encompass direct oversight of spot trading platforms for all digital assets. The scope of this jurisdiction remains a subject of ongoing legal and legislative debate.
Context ∞ The extent of CFTC spot market jurisdiction over digital assets is a central point of discussion in United States cryptocurrency regulation. Current legislative proposals seek to clarify whether the CFTC or the SEC should regulate spot markets for various digital assets. This regulatory ambiguity significantly impacts how digital asset exchanges operate and the types of products they can offer.
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