perpetual contracts

Interlocking puzzle pieces representing the CFTC's policy framework for reviewing and listing perpetual contracts

CFTC Issues Policy Statement on Perpetual Contracts

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WASHINGTON, May 29, 2026 — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a policy statement outlining its views on the listing of perpetual contracts, stating that perpetual contracts referencing asset classes not contemplated in the Commission’s approval of KalshiEX LLC’s BTCPERP futures contract should be submitted for review and approval under the voluntary product approval process set out in Commission Regulation 40.3.

SFC Perpetual Contracts Framework

Hong Kong SFC Publishes Framework for Perpetual Contracts at Licensed VATPs

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HONG KONG, February 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.