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May 20, 2026

The CLARITY Act Exchange Registration Roadmap: A 180-Day Compliance Calendar for Centralized Exchanges, Brokers, and Dealers

After Senate Banking advanced H.R. 3633 on May 14, 2026, U.S. exchanges face two registrations, not one — and a 90-day registration cliff that begins the moment the CFTC issues its expedited-process rule. Here is the operational calendar.

The SEC/CFTC Token Taxonomy: What the Five Categories Mean for Your Token

The March 2026 SEC/CFTC joint release established five token categories. Which one applies determines your regulator, registration obligations, and compliance path.

CFTC Commodities Regulation for Crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Digital Assets

The CFTC regulates Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital asset commodities—especially derivatives and DeFi protocols. Understand CFTC jurisdiction, registration requirements, and enforcement priorities for 2025.

The CLARITY Act Explained: CFTC vs. SEC Jurisdiction Finally Defined

After years of regulatory confusion over whether tokens are securities or commodities, the CLARITY Act proposes the first comprehensive framework dividing SEC and CFTC authority. Here's how to determine which regulator governs your token.

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