Wire · regulatory
Blockchain.com's U.S. Trading Plan Enters CFTC Review
◆ Sectors
◆ Geography
◆ Source
◆ Verified
Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Blockchain.com has applied to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for registrations to operate a designated contract market (DCM) and a futures commission merchant (FCM), enabling it to offer event contracts and cryptocurrency derivatives to U.S. customers. The applications are under review with no approved timeline, placing Blockchain.com among a growing number of firms seeking to establish federally regulated derivatives trading platforms in the United States.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 9 Oct 2026 and 13 Oct 2026.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You must prepare for an expanding U.S. market as Blockchain.com and competitors push federal approval for crypto derivatives trading. This opens regulatory pathways that could let you enter or defend your position in U.S. digital asset trading.
◆ Coverage
4 sources · first reported 9 Oct 2026 · latest 13 Oct 2026
◆ Related on Wire
◆ Topics