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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) allows exchanges to convert index futures contracts into true perpetual contracts

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) allows exchanges to convert index futures contracts into true perpetual contracts

TL;DR The CFTC staff has issued temporary no-action relief allowing certain contract markets to convert certain broad security index futures contracts into true perpetual contracts. Exchanges can remove expiration dates if they meet customer protection, notice and deposit requirements. The relief is narrow, applies to existing eligible contracts, and expires on October 20. The US … Read more

Bybit opens perpetual trading for Oura ahead of its IPO with up to 25x leverage

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Bybit opens perpetual trading for Oura ahead of its IPO with up to 25x leverage

TL;DR Bybit launched OURAUSDT as a perpetual TradFi contract ahead of its IPO. Trading began on 22 September at 13:30 UTC with leverage of up to 25x. The contract tracks the implied valuation prior to the IPO; Traders do not receive Oura shares or IPO allocations. Oura’s move toward the public markets is now being … Read more

Calci files to bring perpetual futures contracts for US stocks and ETFs

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Calci files to bring perpetual futures contracts for US stocks and ETFs

TL;DR KalshiEX has submitted proposed listing criteria for perpetual security futures linked to 58 stocks and ETFs. The proposal was published on September 18 under SEC File No. SR-KALSHIEX-2026-02. The products are not live. CFTC approval is still pending. KalshiEX is seeking regulatory approval for a product that would bring cryptocurrency-style perpetual futures mechanisms to … Read more