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Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval for U.S. Event Contracts, Derivatives
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Blockchain.com is applying to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for a designated contract market license and registration as a futures commission merchant, aiming to offer event contracts and cryptocurrency derivatives in the U.S. This follows a broader trend of companies entering the regulated U.S. crypto derivatives market as the CFTC approves more exchanges.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 9 Oct 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare to navigate new U.S. rules as Blockchain.com pushes for regulated crypto derivatives trading. The window is opening for compliant crypto products, so adjusting market entry plans now will capture early opportunities.
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4 sources · first reported 9 Oct 2026 · latest 11 Oct 2026
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