Blockchain.com Seeks US Regulatory Approval
Blockchain.com applies for U.S. licenses to trade event contracts and crypto derivatives.
In brief
Blockchain.com applies for U.S. licenses to trade event contracts and crypto derivatives. Blockchain.com filed for CFTC designations to trade event contracts and derivatives in the U.S. as part of its path to public listing. Originally reported by Pymnts.
Blockchain.com Files for U.S. Licenses
Blockchain.com applied for CFTC licenses to operate as a designated contract market and futures commission merchant in the United States.
CEO Goals for Digital Asset Management
Blockchain CEO Peter Smith said users should manage digital assets, trade derivatives, and take positions on real-world events without switching apps.
US Regulatory Progress
Eleven companies filed for DCM licenses this year, with six approved by the CFTC in 2026, according to the report.
Public Offering Plans
Blockchain.com aims to go public this year, raise $500 million, and secure a valuation between $4 billion and $6 billion.
The big picture
Blockchain.com filed for CFTC designations to trade event contracts and derivatives in the U.S. as part of its path to public listing.
