The CFTC and SEC have opened a joint public comment process on derivatives product definitions, adding fresh regulatory weight to a debate that could shape how crypto perpetual futures are treated in the United States. TL;DR The agencies are seeking input on definitions under Title VII of Dodd-Frank. The move lands as perpetual futures approvals…
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Kraken is preparing to bring one of crypto’s most heavily traded derivatives products into a regulated US framework, with the exchange saying eligible clients will soon be able to access CFTC-regulated perpetual futures through Bitnomial. TL;DR Kraken says the products are expected to launch within the next 30 days. The contracts will be listed on…
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The US derivatives debate just moved into a much more important phase. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have opened a joint request for public comment on whether existing derivatives definitions still fit the products now coming to market. The request focuses on areas including swaps, security-based swaps, mixed swaps,…
View More SEC And CFTC Ask Public To Weigh In On Swaps As Perpetual Futures Fight Heats Up
TL;DR CFTC staff issued no-action guidance related to digital commodity perpetual futures. The relief applies to CFTC-registered designated contract markets, not offshore unregulated exchanges. The guidance could help domestic venues convert perpetual-style products into true perpetuals under conditions. CFTC Gives Domestic Venues A Perpetuals Path CFTC staff guidance has opened a path for registered Designated…
View More CFTC Staff No-Action Letter Opens Path For True Digital Commodity Perpetuals
TL;DR Kraken says it plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible US traders within 30 days. Contracts will be listed on Bitnomial, a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market owned by Kraken parent Payward. The initial asset list includes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, DOGE, LTC and AVAX. Kraken Brings Perpetual Futures Closer To US…
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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has now opened the path for Coinbase and other CFTC-registered exchanges to offer regulated access to global crypto derivatives markets. Coinbase Offers Access To Global Crypto Derivatives On Friday, Coinbase announced that its subsidiary, Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM), has become the first US-regulated Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) to…
View More Coinbase To Bring Global Crypto Derivatives To US Institutions After CFTC Nod
The newly appointed Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, has signaled that the United States is close to introducing a regulatory framework that would allow crypto perpetual futures to trade onshore. The move, if finalized in the coming weeks as suggested, could reshape the digital asset derivatives market and potentially create…
View More CFTC Chair Says Crypto Perps Approval Is Close — Why This Is Huge For Hyperliquid?
The recent Bitcoin rally may be driven by real spot demand on Coinbase. Data indicating elevated spot activity on Coinbase suggests that this move higher is bolstered by direct purchases rather than leveraged positioning in derivatives markets. This distinction matters because Spot buying reflects a real capital commitment, not a temporary bet. Why Risk Management…
View More Bitcoin Rally Reflects Buyer Conviction On Coinbase Spot Markets, Bull Run Back On?