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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Kalshi's Sports Contracts Are Not Swaps, Subject to State Gaming Regulations Instead of Federal Oversight
A panel of judges on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that prediction market provider Kalshi's sports-related events contracts are not swaps, and therefore are subject to state gaming r
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OG.com Seeks CFTC Approval to Launch Single-Stock Perpetual Futures
OG.com, a recently spun-off entity from Crypto.com, is seeking approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to offer single-stock perpetual futures products to retail investors.
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US CFTC Issues New Guidance: Commodity Companies Can Invest in Tokenized Assets and Use Blockchain for Record-Keeping
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued new guidance clarifying that regulated commodity firms may invest in eligible tokenized assets and use blockchain technology as
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Prediction market Kalshi denies it is under CFTC investigation for trading activity, stating that unusual patterns stemmed from a liquidity incentive program.
Kalshi spokesperson Elisabeth Diana stated that the company has not been contacted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and does not believe it is facing a formal investigation. This fol
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XRP trading volume surged to $7.4 billion, while CME leveraged funds significantly cut net short positions by 46.3 million XRP.
On September 22, XRP reached an intraday high of $1.60, with reported trading volume of approximately $7.4 billion. A report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on September 15 showed
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) warned of manipulation risks in "event market" prediction contracts.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) warned of manipulation risks in "event market" prediction contracts.
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CFTC Chairman Selig says markets must prepare for ‘mass tokenization’
CFTC Chairman Selig says markets must prepare for ‘mass tokenization’. The Trump administration is preparing for a financial market overhaul as tokenization and 24/7 trading move into the spotlight.
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After the US "Clarity Act" stalled in the Senate, the SEC and CFTC accelerated the development of cryptocurrency rules, with the SEC creating a temporary trading pathway for tokenized stocks.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are accelerating efforts to fill cryptocurrency regulatory gaps. Just two days after the CLEAR Act
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US SEC Delays Prediction Market ETF, CFTC Partners with NHL: What's the Compliance Path for New Sectors?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently postponed the approval of several prediction market ETFs multiple times, raising widespread market concerns about the compliance path for these innovative financial products. Meanwhile, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has actively signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Hockey League (NHL) to enhance the integrity and transparency of event contract markets related to sports. Although prediction markets are regulated by the CFTC at the federal level, conflicts with state laws, jurisdictional disputes between regulatory agencies, and the lack of a unified digital asset regulatory framework continue to pose challenges for the compliance journey of this emerging sector. Its future development will require ongoing exploration and coordination among all parties.
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Prediction market platform Kalshi asks CFTC to allow margin trading on its platform
Kalshi filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday to seek approval for offering leverage on event contracts. This move aims to attract greater institutional participation, a
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CryptoSlate analysis: Bitcoin's rally above $80,000 lacks institutional conviction
CryptoSlate analysis suggests that Bitcoin's recent rally above $80,000 is not strongly supported by institutional conviction. Data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as of September
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Hedge funds are bullish on the JPY for the first time since July 2025, holding approximately $1.6 billion in positions, according to CFTC data.
Leveraged traders have unwound their previous short positions in the Japanese Yen and started building bullish positions, now holding approximately JPY 251 billion (about $1.6 billion) in long Yen pos
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SEC launches "innovation waiver" allowing trading of tokenized stocks; Bitcoin surpasses $80,000 on Friday, and crypto-related stocks surge across the board.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday (September 17) ET the launch of "innovation waivers," granting temporary, conditional exemptions to eligible tokenized securitie
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Coinbase Seeks CFTC Approval to Launch Single-Stock Perpetual Futures in US
Coinbase Derivatives has filed an application with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) seeking approval to launch cash-settled perpetual futures products linked to U.S.-listed stocks
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter, allowing software providers to connect users to regulated derivatives markets.
The CFTC issued a no-action letter on Friday, allowing certain software providers to connect users to regulated derivatives markets without registering as introducing brokers. The letter covers passiv
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CFTC files crypto asset rulemaking with White House, pressing ahead without Congress
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission isn't sitting idle — the agency has sent its crypto rulemaking to the White House for review.
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CFTC issues developer-friendly 'no-action position' for crypto trading tool developers, following SEC's similar move
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stated it would not recommend enforcement action against software developers for not registering as introducing brokers, provided certain conditions are
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Crypto.com registers with SEC for single-stock futures, plans US stock perps
CEO Kris Marszalek stated that Crypto.com is also collaborating with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to offer single-stock perpetu
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Bitcoin Futures Contracts: Definition, Market Dynamics, and Regulatory Developments
Bitcoin futures contracts are financial instruments that allow traders to speculate on or hedge against the future price of Bitcoin without actually holding the underlying asset. The Bitcoin futures market has matured significantly since the launch of regulated contracts by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 2017. Recently, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures contract and expanded the scope of services for platforms like Coinbase. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has also been approved to offer cryptocurrency perpetual futures to U.S. institutional investors. These developments reflect growing institutional interest in crypto derivatives, alongside risks associated with market volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
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After the U.S. Senate failed to pass the Clarity Act, the SEC and CFTC are preparing to use existing powers to advance cryptocurrency rulemaking.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stated that following the U.S. Senate's 49-50 vote on Tuesday to reject the Clarity Act, both agen
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reposts tweet, commenting that the CFTC and SEC are "stepping up" and calling it "Go time"
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reposts tweet, commenting that the CFTC and SEC are "stepping up" and calling it "Go time"
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Payward (Kraken parent) plans to offer U.S. clients onchain perpetual futures via Hyperliquid protocol
The company aims to become the first registered U.S. exchange to deploy markets on Hyperliquid, leveraging its $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial. The contracts would be listed under the rules of B
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: CLARITY Act failed to advance in Senate, but SEC and CFTC are expected to create clear crypto rules under existing authority
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the CLARITY Act's failure to advance in the Senate today was a disappointment. He believes the industry "can't wait on Congress anymore," as the SEC and CFTC p
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U.S. Senate cloture vote on Clarity Act fails, dealing regulatory blow to crypto industry
The Senate on Tuesday voted 50-49 to block the Clarity Act from advancing, falling short of the 60 votes needed to clear the procedural hurdle. The bill aimed to establish a comprehensive regulatory f
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CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that the $6.4 billion Binance hack highlights the need for U.S. regulation of offshore exchanges.
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig stated on Friday that Binance's record-breaking $6.4 billion theft is precisely why offshore crypto exchanges need U.S. regulati
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Trump Comments on Binance Hack as Calls for Crypto Regulation Intensify
President Donald Trump stated that his administration is looking into the $6.3 billion Binance hack, expressing concerns about the inherent dangers of cryptocurrencies. Following the incident, calls f
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CFTC Chairman Calls Utah Lawsuit Against Prediction Market Platform Kalshi "Blatant Overreach"
The Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stated that Utah's lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi is a "blatant overreach." This follows a federal lawsuit that
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Polymarket Launches Ultra-Short-Term Crypto Prediction Markets on US Platform Amid CFTC Compliance Review
Polymarket has launched new Up/Down ultra-short-term crypto contracts on its U.S. platform. This move comes as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reviews Polymarket's compliance with
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NYSE parent company ICE invests in trade[XYZ] to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures, HYPE token surges 9.14%.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has invested in the trade[XYZ] platform, which aims to launch 24/7 perpetual futures products based on Hyperl
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Utah Files Criminal Charges Against Prediction Market Platform Kalshi and Its Co-Founders
Utah has filed criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi and its two co-founders, Tarek Mansour (CEO) and Luana Lopes Lara (COO), alleging illegal promotion of gambling. This follows
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NYSE owner ICE plans to launch Hyperliquid perpetual futures in U.S.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is taking steps to introduce Hyperliquid perpetual futures in the U.S. The planned ICE[XYZ] venue aims to offer 24/7 perpetua
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CFTC Chairman Mike Selig: Autonomous AI Agents May Challenge Existing Financial Rules, Regulators Need to Adapt
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig stated that autonomous AI agents could challenge financial rules built around human traders, and regulators need to adapt. He gave
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Utah Files Criminal Charges Against Prediction Market Platform Kalshi and Its Co-Founders
Utah has filed criminal charges, including 13 felonies and one misdemeanor, against prediction market platform Kalshi and its co-founders. This action comes as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commi
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CFTC chief poses questions about policing AI but calls it a road to 'autonomous trading'
CFTC chief poses questions about policing AI but calls it a road to 'autonomous trading'
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Polymarket generated $14 billion in trading volume from sports betting in the US within 30 days, while facing CFTC scrutiny.
According to DeFi Rate data, prediction market Polymarket's US platform recorded approximately $13.7 billion in notional trading volume in the 30 days ending October 26, with sports betting accounting
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Phantom launches CFTC-regulated prediction markets for US users via Kalshi
Crypto wallet Phantom has launched prediction markets for its US users, powered by Kalshi. The new integration offers event contracts that are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CF
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CFTC Chairman: Trump Says "Super Intelligence" Is Not Artificial, Technology Rapidly Changing Financial Markets, Blockchain Supports Custody and Trading of Crypto Assets by Autonomous Agents
The Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stated at the "Frontiers Forum" that President Donald Trump called "Super Intelligence" (SI) technology "not artificial," and that
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Treasury Secretary Bessent states the U.S. will win in the digital asset space, working with the SEC and CFTC to fill regulatory gaps and prevent banks from cutting off services to crypto companies.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Tuesday that America's leadership in digital assets can solidify the dollar's global influence, and even if the CLARITY Act stalls in Congress, the Trea
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Democratic win in midterms could increase scrutiny of prediction markets and CFTC, raising questions about Trump Jr.'s advisory role
A Democratic-controlled House after the midterms could intensify scrutiny of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, as well as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Lawmakers may fo
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CFTC investigates Polymarket again over settlement compliance and US operations
The CFTC is once again investigating prediction market platform Polymarket, which previously reached a settlement with the regulator in 2022, agreeing to block US users from accessing its offshore pla
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CFTC Investigates Polymarket for Alleged Violation of Settlement Agreement
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating whether Polymarket violated its 2022 settlement agreement by failing to adequately block U.S. users from accessing its offshore pl
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CFTC files complaint against Utah over prediction market enforcement
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a federal complaint against Utah, seeking to block the state's enforcement actions against prediction markets. The lawsuit specifically t
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is working to increase the publication frequency of its widely followed Commitments of Traders report to twice a week by year-end.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is working to increase the publication frequency of its widely followed Commitments of Traders report to twice a week by year-end.
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Polymarket investigated dozens of midterm-election bets for possible insider trading and manipulation
Shana Bautista, Head of Global Intelligence and Investigations at prediction market platform Polymarket, told NPR that the company has investigated dozens of midterm election market bets involving pot
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) has secured a prediction markets agreement with the U.S. derivatives regulator
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has secured a prediction markets agreement with the U.S. derivatives regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and partnered with leading fi
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Apex Group CEO warns U.S. Clarity Act failure gives Asia and Middle East a competitive edge in digital assets
Apex Group CEO Peter Hughes warned that the U.S. risks losing digital asset businesses to faster-moving jurisdictions in Asia and the Middle East due to the failure of the U.S. Clarity Act. The Act, w
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CFTC Chairman Behnam states that the agency is "very focused" on oil trading regulation during the Iran conflict.
CFTC Chairman Behnam states that the agency is "very focused" on oil trading regulation during the Iran conflict.
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Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has fired its Head of Marketing, Matthew Modabber, according to the New York Post.
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has fired its Chief Marketing Officer, Matthew Modabber, according to the New York Post. Modabber is also a close friend of the company's CEO, S
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CFTC Accuses Polymarket of Insider Trading: $1.2 Million in Illegal Gains Reveals Regulatory Storm in Prediction Markets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recently taken multiple enforcement actions against the prediction market platform Polymarket and its users. Following a fine imposed on Polymarket in 2022, the CFTC and the U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against two individuals in 2026, accusing them of illegally profiting approximately $1.2 million and over $400,000, respectively, by trading event contracts on Polymarket using insider information. These cases, coupled with the CFTC's re-examination of Polymarket's compliance this month, highlight regulators' growing concern over insider trading and platform compliance in prediction markets, signaling stricter legal scrutiny for the sector.
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Solana's Compliance Progress and the Global Cryptocurrency Regulatory Landscape
Solana (SOL) has made significant strides in the global regulatory landscape, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classifying it as a digital commodity in March 2026 and explicitly stating that protocol staking does not fall under securities regulation. In October 2026, the Hong Kong government designated Solana Company as a strategic enterprise, highlighting its ambition to become a digital asset hub. Globally, the MiCA framework has emerged as a regulatory template, while the Basel Committee and the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have also introduced crypto-asset rules. Institutions such as the Solana Policy Institute are actively advocating for regulatory clarity to address previous "unregistered security" challenges, collectively shaping an increasingly mature cryptocurrency regulatory landscape.
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CLARITY Act Fails to Advance in Senate: US Crypto Regulatory Framework Restructuring Stalled
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto market, failed to secure the 60 votes required for full Senate consideration on September 15, 2026, after passing the House and being approved by a Senate committee. It has now been shelved. The bill originally planned to redefine the jurisdictions of the SEC and CFTC by classifying digital commodities, investment contract assets, and payment stablecoins, and to introduce several market regulations. However, it was stalled due to concerns from some Democratic senators regarding investor protection and ethical safeguards.
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US SEC Delays Prediction Market ETF, CFTC Partners with NHL: What's the Compliance Path for New Sectors?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently postponed the approval of several prediction market ETFs multiple times, raising widespread market concerns about the compliance path for these innovative financial products. Meanwhile, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has actively signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Hockey League (NHL) to enhance the integrity and transparency of event contract markets related to sports. Although prediction markets are regulated by the CFTC at the federal level, conflicts with state laws, jurisdictional disputes between regulatory agencies, and the lack of a unified digital asset regulatory framework continue to pose challenges for the compliance journey of this emerging sector. Its future development will require ongoing exploration and coordination among all parties.
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Bitcoin Futures Contracts: Definition, Market Dynamics, and Regulatory Developments
Bitcoin futures contracts are financial instruments that allow traders to speculate on or hedge against the future price of Bitcoin without actually holding the underlying asset. The Bitcoin futures market has matured significantly since the launch of regulated contracts by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 2017. Recently, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures contract and expanded the scope of services for platforms like Coinbase. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has also been approved to offer cryptocurrency perpetual futures to U.S. institutional investors. These developments reflect growing institutional interest in crypto derivatives, alongside risks associated with market volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
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Kalshi prediction market valuation soars to $22 billion, institutional demand drives strong growth
Prediction market platform Kalshi has reached a valuation of $22 billion after completing a $1 billion Series F funding round in May 2026, doubling its valuation in just five months. This significant growth is primarily attributed to accelerating institutional demand, with institutional trading volume surging by 800% over the past six months. As a platform federally regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Kalshi has captured over 90% of the U.S. prediction market share and plans to utilize the new capital to expand its product suite, including block trading and risk products, to meet growing market demand. Despite a brief slowdown in overall industry growth, Kalshi itself has demonstrated strong growth momentum.
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The CLARITY Act: Can the New U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework Put an End to the Chaos?
The U.S. “Clearity Act” (H.R. 3633) aims to provide much-needed regulatory certainty for the cryptocurrency market. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives in 2025 and entered the Senate for consideration in 2026. Its core objective is to clarify the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over digital assets, classifying them as either “investment contract assets” or “digital commodities.” As of July 28, 2026, the bill faces resistance in the Senate, and its prospects for passage remain uncertain; however, the regulatory framework it proposes has far-reaching implications for the global $2.25 trillion cryptocurrency market.
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2026 Coinbase Bitcoin Guide to Perpetual Contract Trading: Opportunities and Risk Management Following CFTC Approval
With the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approving Coinbase to offer regulated cryptocurrency perpetual futures trading, U.S. traders have gained access to an entirely new market.This article will take an in-depth look at how to purchase Bitcoin perpetual contracts on Coinbase in 2026, analyze the market surge triggered by the CFTC’s approval, and provide practical strategies to avoid margin calls, helping investors capitalize on opportunities while effectively managing risk.
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