CFTC Press Releases/
CFTC Issues Policy Statement Concerning the Listing of Perpetual Contracts
The CFTC has issued a policy statement and an order permitting the listing of a perpetual contract referencing the spot price of bitcoin by a Designated Contract Market (DCM).
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Why It Matters
This establishes a regulatory framework for perpetual contracts in the US, starting with bitcoin, potentially opening the door for other assets via a case-by-case review process.