CoinDesk reports that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved perpetual futures on stocks. CFTC Chair Michael Selig stated this decision provides U.S. traders with a regulated alternative to offshore trading venues, which are often unregulated. This move could integrate crypto trading models into traditional Wall Street practices.
Based on the CoinDesk report; not independently verified.
Source published: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:02:13 +0000
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