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CFTC Opens Equity Perps Trading and Gets Sued Hours Later

CryptoPotato·November 4, 2026·1 min read
CFTC Opens Equity Perps Trading and Gets Sued Hours Later

The CFTC approved equity perpetuals trading, but faced a lawsuit hours later. The approval relies on a 2000 law establishing a joint framework for products between commodity and securities regulation. This legal challenge could impact the future of crypto derivatives.

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