Content overview: “Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval to Launch US Prediction Markets and Crypto Derivatives”. Crypto platform Blockchain.com has applied for two key licenses with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): a designated contract market (DCM) and a futures commission merchant (FCM). These licenses would allow the company to operate its own regulated venue for event contracts and crypto derivatives in the United States, rather than relying on offshore partners. The move signals Blockchain.com’s intent to directly compete in the fast-growing prediction market space, which has seen surging interest around political and sports event contracts.
By seeking CFTC oversight, the firm aims to offer U.S. users a compliant alternative to overseas platforms, potentially boosting trust and adoption. If approved, Blockchain.com would join a small but expanding group of regulated exchanges vying for a share of the U.S. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.