Blockchain.com Applies for U.S. Licenses to Offer Prediction Markets and Crypto Derivatives
Blockchain.com, a digital asset platform, has applied for licenses with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in an effort to offer prediction markets and cryptocurrency derivatives trading services to both retail and institutional customers within the United States. The company is seeking designation as a designated contract market (DCM) and registration as a futures commission merchant (FCM), which would allow it to operate legally under U.S. regulatory frameworks for derivatives trading. Blockchain.com already provides prediction markets through its international partnerships with Polymarket and perpetual futures via Hyperliquid. The move aligns with broader industry trends, where multiple crypto firms are seeking CFTC approval as the market for event contracts expands in popularity.
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