It’s been a year since the CFTC gave a regulatory green light for bitcoin futures and ether futures could be next. But this time around, the agency is taking its time, as evidenced by a recent request for input on the third biggest cryptocurrency based on market cap to learn what sets it apart from bitcoin. Regulators are exploring new derivatives contracts after the SEC suggested that they would not seek enforcement against Ethereum. Kevin Murcko, who is at the helm of crypto exchange CoinMetro, stated: It was only a matter of time before the CFTC made its own judgement as it has jurisdiction over both futures and ... (full story)