CFTC Pulls Plug on Carbon Credit Guidance: Traders, Update Your Playbooks!

2026-05720 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Extend Collection 3038-0090: Adaptation of Regulations To Incorporate Swaps-Records of Transactions; Exclusion of Utility Operations Related Swaps With Utility Special Entities From De Minimis Threshold for Swaps With Special Entities

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is extending its rules on keeping records for certain swap transactions, especially those involving utility companies. This means some utility-related swaps won’t count toward a small-transaction exemption anymore. If you’re involved in these swaps, get ready to keep better records and share your thoughts by May 26, 2026!

2026-05635 — Application of the Federal Securities Laws to Certain Types of Crypto Assets and Certain Transactions Involving Crypto Assets

Starting March 23, 2026, the SEC and CFTC are making it clear that some crypto assets and transactions must follow federal securities laws. This means crypto companies and investors need to play by new rules to keep things fair and safe. Expect more transparency and possible costs for compliance as the government steps up oversight in the crypto world.

2026-05314 — Request for Information on Climate-Related Financial Risk; Withdrawal

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is officially canceling its 2022 request for information about climate-related financial risks. This change affects companies involved in derivatives and commodities markets, as the government rolled back the climate-focused rules in early 2025. No new costs or deadlines come with this withdrawal, so businesses can keep following existing financial risk rules without extra hassle.

2026-05105 — Prediction Markets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is asking for your thoughts on prediction markets—places where people bet on future events. They want to know what rules should apply, which bets might be off-limits, and how these markets impact everyone. If you have ideas, send them by April 30, 2026, because this could lead to new rules that affect traders and the public.

2026-03983 — Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking for public feedback on a new information collection plan that could affect traders and companies. They want to make sure the paperwork isn’t too much of a hassle and are open to comments until March 30, 2026. This review helps keep things fair and clear without costing too much time or money.

2025-23150 — Proposal To Provide Exemptive Relief To Facilitate Cross-Margining of Customer Positions Cleared at Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. and Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

The CFTC wants to make it easier for certain broker-dealers who work with both the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation to combine customer funds in one account. This change helps these firms manage money more smoothly and could save time and costs. If you’re involved, get ready to share your thoughts by January 16, 2026!

Previous: 2025-17788 — Assuring Responsive and Accountable Federal Executive Management

The government is changing how top executives (Senior Executive Service) get rated on their work. They’re removing rules that forced a set number of high ratings and cutting out diversity and inclusion language from these rules. This means agencies can be tougher and fairer when judging their leaders, starting now, to make sure ratings truly match performance.

Next: 2025-17826 — Tonnage Tax Modernization

This new rule changes how the U.S. calculates tonnage taxes for ships by matching the tax year with the government’s fiscal year instead of each ship’s entry date. It also lets Customs issue one easy electronic receipt for all tonnage tax payments. These changes make paying and tracking tonnage taxes simpler, less error-prone, and more organized for ship owners and operators.