CFTC seeks public input on 24/7 trading for energy derivatives

The CFTC sued Kentucky on Tuesday to stop the state from using its own laws and a new transaction fee to push federally registered prediction markets out, widening a multi-state campaign over exclusive federal jurisdiction.

The CFTC's legal battle with Kentucky could redefine federal vs. state regulatory power, impacting the future landscape of prediction markets. The post CFTC sues Kentucky to block state actions against contract markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Michael Selig told US cotton producers that the agency’s regulatory approach to crypto perpetual futures may not be a “natural fit for traditional commodity markets, like agriculture.”

Kalshi's CFTC approval could reshape US crypto trading, challenging traditional exchanges and prompting regulatory and competitive shifts. The post Kalshi gains CFTC approval for perpetual futures, sending US exchange stocks lower appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cboe's move to perpetual futures could shift crypto trading onshore, challenging offshore dominance and pressuring US exchanges to adapt. The post Cboe considers converting bitcoin and ether futures to perpetual contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The CFTC issued a request for comment on running standard futures around the clock and on perpetual contracts referencing physically delivered energy commodities such as crude oil, extending the perpetual-contract model from crypto into oil and gas derivatives.

CME Group has sued the CFTC in federal court, challenging the approval of competitor crypto perpetual futures contracts. The lawsuit disputes the CFTC's authority.

Kraken announces plans to launch the first CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US traders on Kraken Pro within 30 days, bringing key crypto derivatives onshore.