Tag: CFTC

Blockchain.com is seeking to bring event contracts and cryptocurrency derivatives to US customers through dual applications filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The company applied for a designated contract market (DCM) and a futures commission merchant (FCM) registration. These filings aim to establish a US marketplace for both retail and institutional investors, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into regulated financial products within the digital asset space.

Blockchain.com is seeking to launch prediction markets and offer crypto derivatives in the U.S. by applying to the CFTC for two key licenses. The move aims to bring operations in-house and capitalize on the growing prediction market boom, while navigating a complex regulatory landscape.