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Kalshi Unveils Plans for Regulated Copper Perpetual Futures Trading, Bringing New Derivatives to CFTC Oversight
The prediction market platform Kalshi is poised to significantly expand its offerings by venturing into the realm of regulated perpetual futures trading, with an initial focus on copper, a critically important industrial metal. This strategic move, detailed in a recent filing with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), signifies a notable development in the evolving…
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KuCoin’s Web3 Wallet Reimagines Self-Custody with Integrated DeFi, Prediction Markets, and Perpetual Futures
The landscape of Web3 wallets has undergone a significant evolution over the past year, moving beyond mere token storage to encompass a broader spectrum of decentralized applications (DApps). While many exchange-linked options, such as KuCoin’s Web3 Wallet, initially appeared to follow a conventional script—facilitating token storage, DApp connectivity, and basic swap functions—a deeper examination reveals…
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Chainlink Price Rallies as Volume and Futures Activity Surge
Chainlink (LINK) witnessed a remarkable price surge on August 15, jumping 8.2% to reach $9.47, a performance that notably outpaced many large-cap cryptocurrencies during a period of broader market volatility. This daily gain contributed to an impressive 13.48% increase over a seven-day period, propelled by a sharp expansion in both spot trading volume and derivatives…
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Polymarket Pursues Regulatory Milestone with Futures Commission Merchant Application to Enable Margin Trading for US Market
Polymarket, the world’s leading decentralized prediction market platform, has officially initiated a strategic bid to expand its footprint within the United States by seeking regulatory approval to offer margin trading to domestic customers. This move, documented through a formal application for a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) license, represents a significant escalation in the company’s efforts…
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission Tightens Filing Expectations for Expanding Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has significantly tightened its filing expectations for designated contract markets (DCMs) offering event contracts, a move that signals intensified regulatory scrutiny over the rapidly expanding prediction market landscape across sports, elections, economics, and public affairs. A July 24 advisory specifically targets template certifications that combine products with disparate settlement…
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CFTC Halts CME Group’s Move Toward 24/7 Crude Oil Futures Trading Citing Regulatory and Market Stability Concerns
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially intervened to pause CME Group’s ambitious plan to implement 24/7 trading for crude oil futures, signaling a significant regulatory hurdle for the world’s largest derivatives exchange. In a move that underscores the growing tension between traditional market structures and the push for "always-on" digital-era trading, the federal…
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Polymarket Pursues Futures Commission Merchant License to Introduce Margin Trading for US Customers
Polymarket, the prominent prediction market platform that has become a cornerstone of decentralized forecasting, is taking a significant step toward integrating with the traditional American financial system by seeking regulatory approval to offer margin trading to its U.S. customer base. According to recent filings and reports from Bloomberg, the company submitted an application for a…
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CFTC Halts CME Group’s 24/7 Crude Oil Futures Initiative Amid Regulatory Concerns Over Market Stability and Global Volatility
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formally intervened to suspend the CME Group’s ambitious plan to transition its crude oil futures markets to a 24/7 trading schedule, citing the need for a comprehensive regulatory review to assess potential systemic risks. This decision effectively pauses what would have been a landmark shift in the infrastructure…
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Polymarket Seeks Regulatory Expansion via Futures Commission Merchant License to Offer Margin Trading to United States Customers
Polymarket, the prominent prediction market platform that has gained significant traction during the current global election cycle, is formally pursuing a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) license to expand its suite of financial services for American users. The company submitted its application on July 3 through an entity identified as Coming Home GBA LLC, according to…
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CFTC Halts CME Group’s Expansion into 24/7 Crude Oil Futures Citing Regulatory and Market Stability Concerns
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formally intervened to halt CME Group’s ambitious plan to implement 24/7 trading for crude oil futures, signaling a period of intense regulatory scrutiny for the world’s largest derivatives exchange. The federal regulator announced that the proposal, which would have fundamentally altered the trading lifecycle of one of the…
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