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Bitcoin & United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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Bitcoin: Bitcoin>>> is the underlying asset for the perpetual futures contracts approved by the United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission>>>, making it central to the new regulated derivatives market.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission>>> approved the first regulated bitcoin perpetual futures contract in the U.S. and provided guidance for offshore crypto perpetual futures markets, establishing a regulatory framework for these products.
May 29, 2026 · 18 articles
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Domestic
Bitcoin: Bitcoin surged above $70,000 after Trump's endorsement, but the Senate delay had previously kept it around $64,000. The bill's passage could further boost its price.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The CFTC would gain primary authority over most crypto assets under the bill, clarifying its role.
May 20, 2026 · 87 articles
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Business
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is one of the major cryptocurrencies supported by Kraken's new perpetual futures offering, allowing traders to speculate on its price movements within a regulated environment.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved bitcoin perpetual contracts and issued guidance that enabled regulated exchanges like Bitnomial to offer perpetual futures, playing a critical role in the regulatory environment for this launch.
May 29, 2026 · 28 articles
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Regulatory
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is the underlying asset for the perpetual futures contracts approved by the United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission for platforms like Kalshi and Coinbase. The event impacts the regulatory landscape for Bitcoin derivatives in the U.S.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved perpetual futures for the U.S. market, leading to a lawsuit from CME Group. The agency defends its decision as an effort to regulate crypto derivatives and modernize U.S. markets.
Jun 17, 2026 · 15 articles
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Business
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is mentioned as one of the digital assets permitted as collateral under the CFTC letter.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The CFTC's December 2025 no-action letter enabled this use of digital assets as collateral, providing regulatory clarity.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8 articles
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Regulatory
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is mentioned as an underlying event for Kalshi contracts, illustrating the breadth of products affected. The dispute could indirectly impact crypto-related derivatives.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The CFTC used emergency powers to assert its jurisdiction and protect Kalshi's operations, reinforcing its regulatory authority over event contracts. This action supports the agency's position but faces legal challenges.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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Business
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is one of the underlying assets for the derivatives contracts, and its price volatility affects the value of these products.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The CFTC's staff action addressed the treatment of certain crypto perpetual contracts, facilitating Coinbase's U.S. derivatives offering.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is part of Tether's reserves, and the audit confirms the accuracy of these holdings, indirectly supporting Bitcoin's credibility as a reserve asset.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The CFTC previously fined Tether $41 million for misleading claims about USDT backing. This audit may reduce regulatory risk, but the CFTC's past actions remain part of Tether's history.
Aug 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Bitcoin: The price of Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has nearly halved over the past year, reflecting the broader volatile and risky nature of the crypto market, which is relevant context to the lawsuit.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission previously accused Binance and its founder of operating an illegal derivatives market, resulting in a significant fine and plea agreement, which provides context to Binance's ongoing regulatory challenges.
Jun 30, 2026 · 24 articles
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Business
Bitcoin: Bitcoin>>> experienced a market stumble and slides, contrasting with the surging performance of HYPE and its related ETFs.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission>>> recently approved the first US-listed perpetual futures contract, which is seen as a step towards regulatory clarity for products like those offered by Hyperliquid>>>.
Jun 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency used on Polymarket's international platform.
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The CFTC regulates Polymarket U.S. and has sued states to preempt state regulations on prediction markets, supporting the industry.
Jul 08, 2026 · 17 articles
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