ESMA public statement on EU CFD product intervention measures

ESMA Says Perpetual Futures Likely Fall Within Scope of EU CFD Measures

PARIS, Feb. 24, 2026 — The European Securities and Markets Authority said in a press release that derivatives marketed as “perpetual futures” or “perpetual contracts” are likely to fall within the scope of national product intervention measures on contracts for differences (CFDs) where they meet the applicable definition.

SFC Perpetual Contracts Framework

Hong Kong SFC Publishes Framework for Perpetual Contracts at Licensed VATPs

HONG KONG, Feb. 11, 2026 — The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published a high-level framework setting out regulatory expectations for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) that wish to offer virtual asset perpetual contracts, according to an announcement published by the SFC.