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SEC And CFTC Ask Public To Weigh In On Swaps As Perpetual Futures Fight Heats Up

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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,… Continue reading SEC And CFTC Ask Public To Weigh In On Swaps As Perpetual Futures Fight Heats Up→

CME Plans CFTC Lawsuit Over Perpetual Futures Approval

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Derivatives giant CME Group is preparing to take the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to court over the regulator’s approval of perpetual futures, setting up a sharp public clash over one of crypto trading’s most important product categories. TL;DR CME CEO Terry Duffy said on CNBC that the exchange plans to sue the CFTC over… Continue reading CME Plans CFTC Lawsuit Over Perpetual Futures Approval→

CFTC Staff No-Action Letter Opens Path For True Digital Commodity Perpetuals

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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… Continue reading CFTC Staff No-Action Letter Opens Path For True Digital Commodity Perpetuals→

Coinbase Derivatives To Launch 24/7 Gold And Silver Futures For US Traders

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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… Continue reading Coinbase Derivatives To Launch 24/7 Gold And Silver Futures For US Traders→

Kraken Prepares CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch For US Traders

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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… Continue reading Kraken Prepares CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch For US Traders→

Coinbase To Bring Global Crypto Derivatives To US Institutions After CFTC Nod

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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… Continue reading Coinbase To Bring Global Crypto Derivatives To US Institutions After CFTC Nod→

Here’s How XRP Is Making Its Next Major Push Into The Trillion-Dollar Wall Street

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XRP is making its boldest move yet into mainstream finance as two of the biggest names in traditional finance are stepping deeper into crypto. The CME Group and Nasdaq have announced plans to introduce a new crypto index futures product, and XRP is included in the basket. The contract will give institutional investors regulated access… Continue reading Here’s How XRP Is Making Its Next Major Push Into The Trillion-Dollar Wall Street→

Curious About What The CLARITY Act Says About XRP? Here Are The Parts To Focus ON

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With the US Digital Asset CLARITY Act inching closer to becoming law, many investors and supporters are eager to know how it could shake things up for XRP. A crypto analyst has broken down the specific sections of the bill that could directly impact XRP, Ripple, and its stablecoin RLUSD. These key parts touch on… Continue reading Curious About What The CLARITY Act Says About XRP? Here Are The Parts To Focus ON→

XRP Wins Major Regulatory Clarity As Commodity Status Emerges

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XRP is entering a pivotal moment in its evolution as growing regulatory clarity is reshaping its position within the global financial system. The recent developments suggest that XRP is increasingly being viewed through the lens of a commodity rather than a security. This distinction could significantly impact how XRP is traded, adopted, and integrated into… Continue reading XRP Wins Major Regulatory Clarity As Commodity Status Emerges→

CFTC Chair Says Crypto Perps Approval Is Close — Why This Is Huge For Hyperliquid?

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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… Continue reading CFTC Chair Says Crypto Perps Approval Is Close — Why This Is Huge For Hyperliquid?→