PANews February 13 News, according to Cointelegraph, the Federal Reserve’s new analytical report released on Wednesday proposes classifying cryptocurrencies as a separate asset class for initial margin requirements in the “uncleared” derivatives market (including OTC trading and other transactions outside centralized clearinghouses). The report points out that floating crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as stablecoins and other pegged crypto assets, exhibit volatility significantly different from traditional asset classes, making them unsuitable for the standard initial margin models used for interest rates, equities, foreign exchange, and commodities risk categories.
The authors recommend setting differentiated risk weights for these two types of crypto assets and suggest constructing a benchmark index composed of equal parts floating digital assets and pegged stablecoins as proxy variables to simulate crypto market volatility and behavior, thereby calibrating more precise risk weights. Initial margin is a core risk management mechanism in derivatives markets, requiring traders to pledge collateral to mitigate counterparty default risk. The high volatility of crypto assets means traders need to provide higher collateral buffers. This report reflects that the U.S. federal level is preparing technically to incorporate crypto assets into existing regulatory frameworks.
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