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SGX Wins CFTC Approval to Open Bitcoin, Ether Perps to US Institutions
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Fusion42 · 14 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Singapore Exchange (SGX) received US Commodity Futures Trading Commission approval to offer Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures directly to American institutional investors, enabling access under CFTC Regulation 48.10 without domestic registration. SGX's risk framework uses margin calls and excludes stablecoins as collateral, differentiating it from crypto-native exchanges, with plans to expand into dated futures and options.
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US institutions now gain a new regulated route for crypto perpetual futures with SGX’s margin-call model attracting those wary of liquidation risks. If you serve US institutional clients in crypto derivatives, SGX is a partner to start engaging as onboarding begins soon.
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