SEC and CFTC seek public input on unified portfolio margin rules for crypto and beyond

The SEC and CFTC launched a joint consultation on aligning margin rules across securities and derivatives markets, a move that could reduce costs for crypto firms trading across both regulated markets.

• The SEC and CFTC are seeking 60 days of public feedback on cross-margining, collateral treatment, and risk management across securities and derivatives.
• Cross-margining would let firms offset positions across different markets, potentially lowering the collateral they need to post.
• The consultation follows recent CFTC approvals for Bitcoin perpetual futures on Kalshi and expanded crypto derivatives access via Coinbase and Kraken.
• SEC Chair Paul Atkins said harmonizing frameworks could prevent jurisdictional overlap from limiting innovation and market efficiency.

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