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

  • Outgoing CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger said on May 22 that crypto perpetual futures could soon debut in the United States under regulatory approval.
  • Mersinger explained the delay reflects concerns over consumer protection and unclear regulations as the U.S. Market has long lacked approved crypto perpetual futures.
  • Crypto perpetual futures enable traders to bet on cryptocurrency price movements without any expiration, and offshore platforms such as Binance and Bybit attract large trading volumes by offering these contracts to international investors.
  • Mersinger emphasized the benefits of relocating trading activities to the United States, noting the $3.7 trillion futures volume in April and the progress being made on stablecoin regulatory frameworks.
  • Approval could stimulate the broader U.S. Economy and crypto industry but staffing vacancies and political changes at the CFTC may affect the timing and enforcement capacity.
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The Defiant broke the news in on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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