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CFTC Lets Traders Bet on Stocks With Crypto-Style Perpetual Futures
Decrypt·November 3, 2026·1 min read
The CFTC now allows traders to bet on stocks using crypto-style perpetual futures. Chairman Michael Selig announced that 'equity perpetual futures' can trade on CFTC-registered exchanges, extending a crypto-native instrument to traditional stocks. This decision marks a significant regulatory shift, blending digital asset trading mechanics with conventional equity markets.
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