11.24.2025

ISDA Responds to CFTC Tokenized Collateral Initiative

11.24.2025
Buy Side Forced to Review Collateral Arrangements

ISDA has responded to the CFTC’s Request for Input on the Tokenized Collateral and Stablecoin Initiative, offering perspectives on how tokenization and GENIUS Act–compliant payment stablecoins might contribute to more efficient and resilient collateral practices in derivatives markets.

The letter outlines potential opportunities—such as improved collateral mobility and enhanced risk management—while noting the importance of maintaining legal certainty, consistent regulatory treatment, and sound liquidity and credit risk frameworks.

ISDA also discusses considerations related to haircuts, custody, DCO acceptance, and cross-border coordination, emphasizing the need for continued analysis and regulatory dialogue as these technologies evolve.

The response reflects ISDA’s intent to support policymakers and market participants as they assess appropriate standards for the responsible use of tokenized assets and stablecoins.

Source: ISDA

It's been a month since we had our Women In Finance Awards in New York City at the Plaza! Take a look back tab some moments, and nominate for our upcoming awards in Mexico City and Singapore here: https://www.marketsmedia.com/category/events/

4

Citadel Securities told the SEC that trading tokenized equities should remain under existing market rules, a position that drew responses from various crypto industry groups. @ShannyBasar for @MarketsMedia:

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda argued that private assets belong in retirement plans, saying diversified alts can improve risk-adjusted returns and that the answer to optimal exposure “is not zero.” @ShannyBasar reporting for @MarketsMedia:

COO of the Year Award winner! 🏆
Discover how Jennifer Kaiser of Marex earned the 2025 Women in Finance COO of the Year recognition.

Load More

Related articles

  1. Amundi said nanagers that prepare for the onchain world may end up as winners.

  2. Tokenization webinar featured TradFi executives from Nasdaq, Tradeweb, and DRW.

  3. The expanded partnership enables TJM to offer clients improved capital & collateral efficiency.

  4. This is the first time regulated public equity can be used directly in an onchain borrowing market.

  5. Buy Side Forced to Review Collateral Arrangements

    End-user clients would benefit from increased capital and margin efficiencies.