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CFTC approves tZERO subsidiary to operate regulated derivatives exchange

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved a tZERO subsidiary to run a regulated derivatives exchange, adding designated contract market status alongside its existing clearing license.

tZERO logo featuring a green triangular emblem alongside white and green text on a black background.
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has granted regulatory approval for a tZERO subsidiary to operate a regulated derivatives exchange, according to reports from The Block and Cointelegraph. The decision secures designated contract market status for the trading platform, adding to its existing derivatives clearing organization registration.[3][2][1]

tZERO stated that holding both designations will allow the company to provide fully regulated derivatives trading and clearing infrastructure alongside its existing digital asset services.[3]

Key facts

  • The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved a tZERO subsidiary to operate a regulated derivatives exchange.
  • The approval grants tZERO designated contract market (DCM) status.
  • The DCM status complements tZERO's existing derivatives clearing organization (DCO) registration.
  • tZERO said the approvals allow it to offer regulated derivatives trading and clearing infrastructure alongside its digital asset services.

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  1. TW

    The Wolf Of All Streets@scottmelkerPost on X 路

    馃嚭馃嚫 CFTC APPROVES A TZERO SUBSIDIARY TO OPERATE A REGULATED DERIVATIVES EXCHANGE https://t.co/A9PVZ6wOnQ

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  2. CO

    Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X 路

    馃嚭馃嚫 NEW: The CFTC has approved a tZERO subsidiary to operate a regulated derivatives exchange. https://t.co/Xk0Xzp3MvZ

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  3. TB

    The Block@TheBlockCoPost on X 路

    THE BLOCK: tZERO received CFTC approval to operate a regulated derivatives exchange, adding a DCM to its existing DCO registration. The company said the approvals allow it to provide regulated derivatives trading and clearing infrastructure alongside its digital asset services. https://t.co/V5HuMT0Bjy

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