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Blockchain.com Files for CFTC Licenses to Offer Crypto Derivatives and Prediction Markets ...
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Blockchain.com has filed for Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Designated Contract Market (DCM) licenses with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to offer regulated crypto derivatives and prediction markets to U.S. retail and institutional customers, aiming to integrate these markets into a single platform under regulatory oversight.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 9 Oct 2026 and 13 Oct 2026.
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You can now plan to offer regulated crypto derivatives and prediction markets as Blockchain.com moves to unify these services under one compliant U.S. platform. This reshapes the competitive field by setting a precedent for integrated, licensed crypto trading accessible to retail and institutional clients.
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4 sources · first reported 9 Oct 2026 · latest 13 Oct 2026
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