Blockchain.com applies for U.S. derivatives licenses
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On October 10, 2026, PYMNTS reported that Blockchain.com had submitted applications to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), seeking a designated contract market (DCM) license and registration as a futures commission merchant (FCM). If approved, the company plans to offer event contracts and cryptocurrency derivatives in the United States. The report also said that 11 other companies had submitted DCM license applications since the beginning of 2026, and that the CFTC had approved 6 new DCMs in 2026. The previous event title was “Blockchain.com applies for U.S. derivatives license”; the latest report further disclosed the specific types of licenses it applied for and the businesses it plans to conduct.
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- PYMNTSBlockchain.com applies for U.S. licenses to offer event contracts and crypto derivatives
Blockchain.com has submitted applications to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), seeking a designated contract market (DCM) license and futures commission merchant (FCM) registration to offer event contracts and cryptocurrency derivatives in the United States. Reports say another 11 companies have submitted DCM license applications this year, and the CFTC approved 6 new DCMs in 2026.