Blockchain.com has applied for licenses from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as a Designated Contract Market and Futures Commission Merchant, enabling it to offer Bitcoin and cryptocurrency derivatives in the U.S. This move aims to expand its market presence amid growing demand for regulated crypto derivatives among retail and institutional investors. The CFTC's approval will be crucial, potentially boosting institutional interest and impacting Bitcoin price expectations. The application is part of a broader trend with multiple firms pursuing similar regulatory approvals in the U.S. crypto market.
Blockchain.com seeking CFTC licenses for Bitcoin derivatives provides context for crypto market activity. For readers following major cryptocurrencies on Pluang, as of Oct 13, 2026 20:51 WIB, 7 out of 50 major cryptocurrencies rose while 42 fell. Notably, Basic Attention Token (BAT) gained 21.87% to Rp3.237, Balancer (BAL) rose 11.14% to Rp16.297, and Harmony (ONE) declined 9.13% to Rp31.
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