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Spot crypto products to begin trading on CFTC-registered exchanges
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on Thursday that spot crypto asset contracts will begin trading for the first time on futures exchanges registered with the agency. The move, first hinted at in August is another effort by the Trump administration to weave digital assets into mainstream finance and could help open the door for the broader use of cryptocurrencies. "Recent events on offshore exchanges have shown us how essential it is for Americans to have more choice and access to safe, regulated U.S. markets," CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham said. The CFTC, which regulates U.S. ... (full story)
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On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin hovers around $92,000. Also, CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham announces listed spot crypto products will begin trading on regulated exchanges in the U.S. And, JP Richardson, CEO at Exodus, discusses crypto prices, regulatory advancements for digital assets and the company's acquisition of W3C, the parent of ...
From financemagnates.com | Dec 4, 2025
Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced that listed spot cryptocurrency products will begin trading for the first time on CFTC-registered futures exchanges, marking a major shift in how Americans can access leveraged crypto exposure. The move aligns with President Donald Trump’s pledge to usher in what the administration calls a “Golden Age of ...
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham today announced that listed spot cryptocurrency products will begin trading for the first time in U.S. federally regulated markets on CFTC registered futures exchanges. The announcement marks a significant step forward in the Trump Administration’s pledge to usher in a Golden Age of Innovation and make America the “crypto capital of the world.” “The CFTC has a rich history of welcoming responsible innovation on futures exchanges by balancing regulatory flexibility with core principles that safeguard both institutional and retail traders. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, this Administration has developed a comprehensive all-of-government plan for America to reclaim its place as the world leader in digital asset markets, and the CFTC has a central role to play,” Acting Chairman Pham said. “Recent events on offshore exchanges have shown us how essential it is for Americans to have more choice and access to safe, regulated U.S. markets. Now, for the first time ever, spot crypto can trade on CFTC-registered exchanges that have been the gold standard for nearly a hundred years, with the customer protections and market integrity that Americans deserve. “Fifteen years ago, Congress passed important reforms to strengthen U.S. markets after the great financial crisis, including the requirement that leveraged retail commodity trading can only occur on futures exchanges. But the CFTC never implemented this critical customer protection reform by providing regulatory clarity on how to list these retail exchange traded products despite years of market demand. Instead, the CFTC chose regulation by enforcement rather than making clear rules of the You can now trade listed spot crypto on @CFTC exchanges. We’re working smarter and faster to protect Americans who deserve safe U.S. markets, not offshore exchanges
