US crypto derivatives and prediction markets regulation: CFTC perps, Kalshi, CME 24/7, and SEC digital assets priority
Key Questions
What new CFTC approvals affect crypto derivatives?
The CFTC approved the first US-regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures via Kalshi and granted Coinbase no-action relief to route to Deribit. Kalshi has filed for XRP, SOL, ETH, and DOGE perps to onshore altcoin derivatives.
How is CME expanding crypto trading hours?
CME launched 24/7 Bitcoin and crypto futures trading to meet institutional demand. This follows CFTC streamlining of product filings and aligns with a shift toward friendlier enforcement policies.
What does the SEC's 2026-2030 plan mean for digital assets?
The SEC's strategic plan prioritizes digital assets under Paul Atkins, moving from enforcement-heavy actions to rule-based regulation. This supports institutional confidence, with CFTC also scrapping its 'no-deny' settlement policy.
CFTC approves first US-regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures via Kalshi; Coinbase gets no-action relief to route to Deribit. CME launches 24/7 Bitcoin and crypto futures trading. Kalshi files for XRP, SOL, ETH, DOGE perps, onshoring altcoin derivatives. CFTC streamlines product filings. Kalshi waitlist at 12k+. Paradigm's Matt Huang endorsed. CFTC officials suspended over prediction markets adds regulatory uncertainty. Wintermute enters prediction markets. House Oversight probe into Polymarket/Kalshi. Spain blocks both. OKX launches Exchange OS with user-created markets. Hyperliquid enters prediction market space. $700K Polymarket hack. Google employee charged with insider trading. Galaxy launches institutional OTC prediction markets trading. SEC's 2026-2030 strategic plan explicitly includes digital assets as a priority — shift from enforcement-heavy to rule-based regulation under Paul Atkins, supporting institutional confidence. CFTC follows SEC in scrapping 'no-deny' settlement policy, signaling friendlier enforcement.