US crypto perps went live before the swap definition was fixed

US crypto perps went live before the swap…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cleared the first onshore US crypto perpetual contract on May 29, 2026 by classifying perpetuals as futures. The joint Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and CFTC consultation that could…

US crypto perp futures split from UK and EU retail rules in 2026

US crypto perp futures split from UK and…

The United States moved crypto perpetual futures onshore in mid-2026, letting Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-registered venues list retail-accessible "perps" for the first time — while the United Kingdom keeps its outright retail ban and…