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Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licenses for Bitcoin Derivatives in US
Blockchain.com has applied for licenses from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to provide Bitcoin and cryptocurrency derivatives. The firm is seeking approval as a Designated Contract Market and Futures Commission Merchant, which would allow it to operate a futures exchange and broker derivatives in the U.S. This move reflects a growing interest in regulated crypto derivatives markets, following Blockchain.com’s existing international offerings through platforms like Hyperliquid and Polymarket.