Lighter, a decentralized trading platform, announced plans to apply for Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approval for its on-chain perpetual futures exchange in November 2026. The company has been in discussions with regulators for about 11 months and aims to be the first to gain such approval. Following this announcement, Lighter's token (LIT) surged over 22% in value. Lighter currently offers perpetual futures on Robinhood Chain and has over 1 million accounts on its Lighter Core platform. The upcoming CFTC application marks a significant step toward regulatory compliance and broader market acceptance.
Lighter's plan for a November 2026 CFTC filing for on-chain perpetual futures comes as a backdrop to a challenging day for major cryptocurrencies on Pluang. For readers following the crypto sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 22, 2026 14:21 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, only 7 rose while 42 fell. Notable movers include AAVE at Rp2.678.618 with a 1-day change of -3.71% and a nearly balanced Pluang order activity of 48% Sell / 52% Buy, SUSHI at Rp3.914 down 3.64% with 86% Sell orders, and DOT at Rp20.097 down 3.29% with 75% Sell orders.
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The LEPAS L6 EV electric vehicle successfully completed its inaugural 'Global Elegance Drive,' covering approximately 700km across diverse road conditions in China. Participants from 15 countries tested the car's driving performance, intelligent park...
The LEPAS L6 EV completed its inaugural LEPAS Global Elegance Drive, a 700 km journey from Shanghai to Wuhu, testing its driving dynamics, comfort, smart parking, range, and charging performance. The event involved 34 drivers from 15 countries and in...
The LEPAS L6 EV successfully completed its inaugural Global Elegance Drive, a 700 km journey from Shanghai to Wuhu, involving 34 ambassadors from 15 countries. The event tested the vehicle's driving performance, intelligent parking, range, and chargi...
The LEPAS L6 EV successfully completed its first Global Elegance Drive, covering about 700 kilometers from Shanghai to Wuhu. The event tested the vehicle's driving dynamics, comfort, intelligent parking, range, and charging performance across various...
