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CFTC’s Perpetual-Futures Relief Comes With a Short Fuse: What Happens After October 20?
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has consistently opened fast-track regulatory pathways for Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) seeking to transform existing perpetual-style derivative contracts into true perpetual futures. While these conditional no-action positions offer crucial relief, they are characterized by remarkably tight expiration dates, presenting immediate operational hurdles for market participants diligently tracking the agency’s…
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Payward, Kraken’s Parent, Aims to Be First CFTC-Regulated HIP-3* Deployer on Hyperliquid, Paving Way for US Perpetual Futures
Payward, the parent company behind the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has announced its ambitious intention to become the inaugural CFTC-regulated HIP-3* deployer on the Hyperliquid network. This strategic move is poised to revolutionize the landscape of digital asset derivatives in the United States, as Payward plans to leverage Hyperliquid’s infrastructure to offer perpetual futures markets…
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CFTC Proposes Redefinition of Swaps to Encompass Event Contracts While Excluding Casino-Style Gambling
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formally introduced a comprehensive proposal to amend its regulatory framework by expressly including certain event contracts within the legal definition of a "swap." In a simultaneous and complementary move, the federal regulator issued an interim final rule that explicitly excludes casino-style gambling products from that same definition. This…
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CFTC Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Event Contracts While Excluding Casino Gambling from Swap Definitions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a significant regulatory pivot by proposing a new rule that would explicitly classify certain event contracts as "swaps" under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). In a dual-track move aimed at clarifying the boundaries of federal oversight, the agency simultaneously issued an interim final rule to exclude traditional…
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CFTC Initiates Rulemaking to Define and Regulate Leveraged Crypto Transactions, Seeking Clarity for Retail Commodity Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has embarked on a pivotal new rulemaking process aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for crypto transactions that involve leverage, margin, or financing. This significant move, outlined in an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) issued on October 5, seeks to bring enhanced oversight and consumer protection to…
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CFTC Initiates Regulatory Framework for Crypto Markets to Fill Legislative Void and Foster Financial Innovation
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a definitive step toward establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for the digital asset industry, signaling a shift in strategy as the agency moves to codify rules without waiting for further action from the United States Congress. On September 17, federal records indicated that the CFTC submitted a…
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CFTC Investigates Kalshi Over Potential Wash Trading in Five Billion Dollar Ether Perpetual Futures Flurry
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched an inquiry into unusual trading patterns on Kalshi, a regulated prediction market platform that recently expanded its offerings to include cryptocurrency derivatives. This regulatory scrutiny follows a report by The Wall Street Journal detailing a massive surge in ether perpetual futures volume, characterized by nearly one million…
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CFTC Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Crypto Asset Markets to White House as Agency Seeks to Establish Federal Rules Independent of Congress
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially submitted a proposed regulatory framework to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), signaling a decisive move to establish comprehensive crypto market rules independently of congressional action. According to federal records, the OMB received the proposal on September 17, marking a significant step in the…
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CFTC Investigates Unusual $5 Billion Trading Activity on Kalshi Amid Wash Trading Allegations
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a review into a series of highly unusual trading patterns on Kalshi, a regulated prediction market and derivatives platform, following reports of nearly one million ether perpetual futures trades executed in almost identical increments. This surge in activity, which surfaced over the past month, has raised significant…
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CFTC Probes Suspected Insider Trading on Polymarket Involving Presidential Pardons and Corporate Data as Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated at least three previously undisclosed investigations into allegations of insider trading occurring on Polymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction market. According to a detailed report from WIRED, these federal probes focus on specific event contracts where participants may have leveraged non-public, material information to secure substantial financial…
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