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SEC and CFTC team up on margin rules

The SEC and CFTC are jointly seeking public comment on unified portfolio margin rules covering both securities and derivatives. This would let traders use cross-margining across crypto and traditional assets under a single risk framework for the first time.

The proposal targets collateral management, risk standards, and margin calculation methods as multi-asset crypto trading continues to expand rapidly. If adopted, institutional trading desks could optimize capital efficiency by pooling margin across different asset classes instead of maintaining separate accounts for each market.

This marks a significant step toward regulatory convergence in the US, where crypto derivatives have long operated under fragmented oversight between multiple agencies. The joint comment period signals both regulators are finally willing to coordinate on market structure rather than compete for jurisdiction.

Could unified margin rules unlock the next wave of institutional capital flowing into digital assets?

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