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Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licences for US Prediction Markets

Blockchain.com has applied to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for two licences that would let it offer prediction markets and crypto derivatives to customers in the US. One is for a

AnonymousCryptoCompass newsroom
October 9, 2026
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Blockchain.com has applied to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for two licences that would let it offer prediction markets and crypto derivatives to customers in the US.

One is for a designated contract market, which would let it run a futures exchange for event contracts. The other is for a futures commission merchant, which would let it act as a derivatives broker. The company plans to serve both retail and institutional customers. It has not given a launch date, and the licences have not been granted.

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