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Crypto Perp Futures Coming ‘Very Soon,’ Says CFTC’s Mersinger

  • Outgoing CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger announced on May 22, 2025, that crypto perpetual futures could soon trade in the United States under CFTC oversight.
  • This development follows growing demand and regulatory efforts spurred by the stablecoin bill and the GENIUS Act advancing in the Senate toward clearer crypto market rules.
  • Perpetual futures allow speculation on cryptocurrency prices without expiry dates and have surged overseas on platforms like Binance and Bybit, attracting traders with leverage and funding fees.
  • Mersinger expressed optimism about relocating trading activities to the U.S. market and anticipates that some products could begin trading live soon, despite ongoing staffing challenges at the CFTC.
  • Approving crypto perpetual futures could benefit the broader U.S. economy, but reduced commissioner numbers and regulatory concerns may delay enforcement and approval timelines.
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The Defiant broke the news on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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