The regulatory fight over prediction markets has moved into another federal courtroom, with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission suing Kentucky officials in a case that could shape how event contracts are treated across the United States. TL;DR The CFTC has reportedly sued Kentucky regulators over enforcement actions tied to Kalshi and Polymarket. The agency is…
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CME Group Sues CFTC Over Competitor Crypto Perpetual Futures Approval
CME Group, the world’s largest traditional futures exchange, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as detailed in the official announcement. This legal action challenges the CFTC’s recent approval of competitor crypto perpetual futures contracts, arguing the regulator overstepped its statutory authority under the Commodity Exchange Act. CME Group, a…
Kraken Pro to Launch First CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures in the US Within 30 Days
Kraken is set to launch the United States’ first CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contracts, making them available to eligible US traders on Kraken Pro within 30 days. This move indicates a significant shift, bringing a widely popular crypto derivatives product onshore under robust regulatory oversight. Kraken will introduce CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US clients in under…
CFTC And SEC Seek Input On Derivatives Definitions As Crypto Perpetuals Face Legal Test
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…
Kraken To Launch First CFTC-Regulated Crypto Perpetual Futures In The US
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…
Coinbase Derivatives To Launch 24/7 Gold And Silver Futures For US Traders
TL;DR Coinbase Derivatives announced 24/7 gold and silver futures contracts for US traders. The products are positioned as regulated commodities exposure through Coinbase’s derivatives arm. Coinbase also indicated that oil futures are planned as a later expansion. Coinbase Pushes Further Into Regulated Futures Coinbase Derivatives is expanding its regulated futures lineup with 24/7 gold and…
Kraken Prepares CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch For US Traders
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…
Coinbase To Bring Global Crypto Derivatives To US Institutions After CFTC Nod
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…
CFTC Chair Says Crypto Perps Approval Is Close — Why This Is Huge For Hyperliquid?
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…
A New Era Begins: CFTC Approves Spot Bitcoin On Regulated US Markets
Regulators in Washington on Thursday cleared a major step that lets Americans trade spot Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on federally registered exchanges for the first time. According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, listed spot crypto products may now be offered on exchanges registered with the agency, a move announced on December 4, 2025. Regulated…