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Blockchain.com Seeks Approval for US Prediction Markets and Crypto Derivatives

Published

9 October 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

Read at decrypt.co →

◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Blockchain.com has applied for Commodity Futures Trading Commission licenses to operate a U.S.-based regulated prediction market and crypto derivatives exchange, aiming to consolidate its offerings for American users amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 9 Oct 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new route to offer crypto derivatives and event contracts legally in the US. Federal licensing is opening the door to avoid state-level gambling restrictions and expand your market reach.

◆ Coverage

4 sources · first reported 9 Oct 2026 · latest 11 Oct 2026

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◆ Topics

Fintechcrypto-regulationprediction-marketscftcderivativesus-marketlicensing