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CFTC Staff Issues No-Action Guidance for Digital Commodity Perpetuals
CFTC staff has issued no-action relief that may pave the way for perpetual futures on digital commodities.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff has issued a no-action letter that provides relief to certain market participants offering perpetual futures contracts on digital commodities. The guidance clarifies that the CFTC will not recommend enforcement action for certain transactions, potentially opening the door for regulated perpetual products.
Key Details of the No-Action Letter
- The letter applies to perpetual futures that reference a 'digital commodity' as defined under CFTC rules.
- It allows for the trading of these products without full compliance with certain exchange and clearing requirements, subject to conditions.
- The relief is intended to be temporary while the CFTC considers broader regulatory frameworks for digital asset derivatives.
The move signals a growing acceptance of crypto derivatives within U.S. regulatory frameworks. Market observers view it as a positive step toward providing institutional investors with regulated access to perpetual futures, which are popular in offshore markets.