Kalshi wins CFTC approval to launch first U.S. Bitcoin perps
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved Kalshi to launch the first federally regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures contract in the United States, opening a...
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Breaking: CFTC approves first Bitcoin Perpetual Futures on regulated U.S. exchange
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has greenlit the nation’s first bitcoin perpetual futures contract on a regulated exchange, marking a watershed moment for domestic...
Crypto clarity bill advances as critics warn CFTC is not ready yet
Congress has advanced a major crypto market bill that would give the CFTC new power over digital commodities despite fresh concerns about the agency’s staffing...
‘Extraordinarily unusual’ for CFTC to reverse Gemini settlement deal: Ex-chair
A former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) responded to the agency’s move to vacate a $5 million settlement with cryptocurrency company...
CFTC backs crypto perpetual contracts, issues advisory on 24/7 trading
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) took positions on cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts and how the industry may be more suited for “24/7 trading,...
CFTC says some derivatives markets may not suit 24/7 trading
The CFTC has warned regulated derivatives platforms that round-the-clock trading may suit crypto-native markets but may not work safely across every traditional asset class. Summary...
CFTC Approves Bitcoin Perpetual Futures on Prediction Market Kalshi
In brief The CFTC has approved Kalshi to offer Bitcoin perpetual futures, marking a major milestone for the overwhelmingly offshore asset class. The regulator had...
CFTC, Gemini File Joint Motion to Reverse $5M Settlement
In brief The CFTC and crypto exchange Gemini have jointly filed a motion for relief from judgment seeking to undo a January 2025 consent order....
CFTC seeks to reverse settlement deal with Gemini
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has asked a federal court to vacate its $5 million settlement with crypto exchange Gemini, claiming that the agency’s...
Trump Backs CFTC Over Prediction Markets, Calls State Officials ‘Scum’
U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Tuesday for federal regulators to keep control over prediction markets, calling it a “critically important” issue as states move to...