Underdog, Crypto.com Launch Sports Prediction Market in US

Underdog and Crypto.com/Derivatives North America (CDNA) have partnered to offer federally regulated sports event contracts to U.S. customers through the Underdog app. CFTC-Regulated Sports Event Contracts Now Offered on Underdog The agreement makes CDNA’s prediction market contracts available within Underdog’s platform. These contracts allow users to trade on the outcomes of professional and college sports … Read more

CFTC Welcomes Back US Crypto Traders With Renewed Market Access and Safety

U.S. crypto and derivatives markets just got a major boost as the CFTC unleashes sweeping clarity for global trading access, igniting confidence and unlocking cross-border liquidity. CFTC Advisory Redefines Global Access and Boosts Crypto Market Confidence The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Aug. 28, 2025, that its Division of Market Oversight had released … Read more

CFTC Modernizes Surveillance With Nasdaq Technology to Monitor Derivatives and Crypto

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is enhancing its market oversight by deploying Nasdaq’s advanced surveillance technology platform to monitor derivatives and digital asset markets. Advanced Nasdaq Surveillance Platform to Help CFTC Detect Market Manipulation The new system replaces the CFTC’s 1990s-era legacy infrastructure. It will provide automated alerts and cross-market analytics to help the … Read more

US Makes Crypto Trading a Top Priority as CFTC Expands Market Oversight

The U.S. is advancing a top federal priority as the CFTC launches its next initiative to expand digital asset market access and fast-track regulated crypto trading. CFTC Launches Next Crypto Sprint Initiative to Expand Digital Asset Market Access U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced on Aug. 21, 2025, that … Read more

Is ‘Simple’ Regulation a Risk? Experts Debate White House’s Crypto Recommendations

The recent White House report on digital assets emphasizes the need for the CFTC to have clear authority over spot markets for ‘non-security’ digital assets. Experts express skepticism about the CFTC’s ability to effectively manage both the U.S. derivatives market and the crypto sector. Recommendations for Regulatory Clarity The recently released White House report on … Read more

CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Exchanges

In a landmark development, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on August 4, 2025, that it will permit spot crypto trading on exchanges registered under its jurisdiction. The decision, announced in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of the broader Project Crypto initiative, was first reported by Reuters. The following … Read more

Spot Crypto Trading Set to Explode With CFTC’s First Regulatory Greenlight

Spot crypto trading is accelerating toward full federal regulation as the CFTC invites public input, setting the stage for transformative access on official U.S. futures exchanges. Push for Regulated Spot Crypto Heats up With CFTC Now Soliciting Feedback The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Aug. 4 that it will begin developing a framework … Read more

Brian Quintenz CFTC Chair Nomination Delayed Again

For the second time in a one-week span, the nomination of Brian Quintenz as U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may have once again been delayed after his name was removed from the meeting agenda for the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The committee has oversight … Read more