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CFTC is a government entity that approved Singapore Exchange to offer crypto perpetual futures to US institutions on 2026-09-14. The Senate is voting on the Crypto Clarity Act to define its roles.
CFTC is a government body with ticker CFTC. On 2026-09-13, Chuck Schumer called a Sunday caucus on a crypto bill ahead of a Senate vote, and Senator McCormick urged a vote on the CLARITY Act. On 2026-09-14, the Senate planned a vote on the Crypto Clarity Act defining SEC and CFTC roles. Also on 2026-09-14, CFTC approved Singapore Exchange to offer crypto perpetual futures to US institutions, potentially reshaping US crypto trading and challenging CME dominance. The crypto bill outcome may reshape financial ethics and market dynamics. The recorded timeline matches these events. No founding date is recorded.
Overview
CFTC is a government body with ticker CFTC. On 2026-09-13, Chuck Schumer called a Sunday caucus on a crypto bill ahead of a Senate vote, and Senator McCormick urged a vote on the CLARITY Act. On 2026-09-14, the Senate planned a vote on the Crypto Clarity Act defining SEC and CFTC roles. Also on 2026-09-14, CFTC approved Singapore Exchange to offer crypto perpetual futures to US institutions, potentially reshaping US crypto trading and challenging CME dominance. The crypto bill outcome may reshape financial ethics and market dynamics. The recorded timeline matches these events. No founding date is recorded.
Recent developments
On 2026-09-13, Chuck Schumer called a Sunday caucus on a crypto bill ahead of a critical Senate vote. On 2026-09-14, Singapore Exchange won CFTC approval to offer crypto perpetual futures to US institutions. The Senate is scheduled to vote on the Crypto Clarity Act defining SEC and CFTC roles.
History
CFTC's founding date is unknown. On 2026-09-14, CFTC approved Singapore Exchange to offer crypto perpetual futures to US institutions. On 2026-09-14, the Senate planned a vote on the Crypto Clarity Act defining SEC and CFTC roles.
Historical context
The recorded timeline for 2026-09-13 and 2026-09-14 matches the newsroom coverage: Schumer's caucus, McCormick's urge, the planned Clarity Act vote, and CFTC's approval of SGX.
Risk factors
The crypto bill's outcome could reshape financial ethics and market dynamics, impacting innovation and competition in the crypto sector. CFTC approval of SGX could challenge CME's market dominance.
Outlook
Will the Senate pass the Crypto Clarity Act defining SEC and CFTC roles? How will CFTC's approval of SGX affect US crypto trading and CME's dominance?
Latest coverage
20 storiesBlocking Kalshi's contract could maintain current oil market structures, while approval might lead to increased complexity and volatility. The post Commodity Markets Council urges CFTC to block Kalshi’s perpetual oil futures contract appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Lighter’s rebound faces a key resistance test as traders weigh U.S. expansion plans against the need for sustained token demand.
In an Oct. 16 court filing, the regulator said CME's crypto futures volume grew by 621,570 contracts from May to September and cited the exchange's CEO telling investors that customers haven't asked for perps. The post CFTC Says CME’s Own Crypto Futures Data Shows No Harm From Perpetual Futures appeared first on Unchained .
Uniform crypto regulations could stabilize market sentiment, influence federal policy, and reshape the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. The post CFTC chair calls for uniform US crypto regulations amid state disparities appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Polymarket's lawsuit could redefine state vs. federal jurisdiction in prediction markets, impacting regulatory approaches and market operations. The post Polymarket US sues Ohio over sports contracts enforcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Lighter's potential CFTC approval could revolutionize US institutional access to decentralized exchanges, impacting regulatory landscapes. The post Lighter’s LIT token climbs over 15% as exchange eyes US license filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Timeline
80 recorded events- 23 Oct 2026DevelopmentCommodity Markets Council urges CFTC to block Kalshi’s perpetual oil futures contract
Blocking Kalshi's contract could maintain current oil market structures, while approval might lead to increased complexity and volatility. The post Commodity Markets Council urges CFTC to block Kalshi’s perpetual oil futures contract appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 23 Oct 2026ApprovalCommodity Markets Council urges CFTC to block Kalshi’s perpetual oil futures contract
Blocking Kalshi's contract could maintain current oil market structures, while approval might lead to increased complexity and volatility. The post Commodity Markets Council urges CFTC to block Kalshi’s perpetual oil futures contract appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 22 Oct 2026DevelopmentWhy is Lighter under $4 despite buybacks, CFTC filings, and $1.64B OI?
Lighter’s rebound faces a key resistance test as traders weigh U.S. expansion plans against the need for sustained token demand.
- 22 Oct 2026ApprovalCME CEO Says Crypto Perps Are Swaps While Suing CFTC Over Their Approval
CME CEO Terry Duffy calls crypto perps swaps while CME sues the CFTC over their approval. Here is how the regulator answers. The post CME CEO Says Crypto Perps Are Swaps While Suing CFTC Over Their Approval appeared first on BeInCrypto .
- 21 Oct 2026RegulationCFTC chair calls for uniform US crypto regulations amid state disparities
Uniform crypto regulations could stabilize market sentiment, influence federal policy, and reshape the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. The post CFTC chair calls for uniform US crypto regulations amid state disparities appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 21 Oct 2026RegulationPolymarket Takes Ohio to Federal Court, Citing New CFTC Rules After Kalshi’s Appeals Loss
Polymarket US filed suit on the day Ohio's compliance deadline ran out, arguing that the CFTC's Oct. 9 rulemaking and the Commerce Clause put its sports contracts beyond the state's reach. The post Polymarket Takes Ohio to Federal Court, Citing New CFTC Rules After Kalshi’s Appeals Loss appeared first on Unchained .
- 21 Oct 2026DevelopmentLighter’s LIT token climbs over 15% as exchange eyes US license filing
Lighter's potential CFTC approval could revolutionize US institutional access to decentralized exchanges, impacting regulatory landscapes. The post Lighter’s LIT token climbs over 15% as exchange eyes US license filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 21 Oct 2026ApprovalLighter’s LIT token climbs over 15% as exchange eyes US license filing
Lighter's potential CFTC approval could revolutionize US institutional access to decentralized exchanges, impacting regulatory landscapes. The post Lighter’s LIT token climbs over 15% as exchange eyes US license filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Quick facts
8 fields- Type
- Government
- Ticker
- CFTC
- Founded
- unknown
- Country
- unknown
- Sector
- unknown
- Blockchain
- n/a
- Aliases
- none recorded
- Official Website
- unknown
Frequently asked
- What is CFTC?
- CFTC is a government entity with ticker CFTC. Its founding date and country are unknown.
- What recent approval did CFTC grant?
- On 2026-09-14, CFTC approved Singapore Exchange to offer crypto perpetual futures to US institutions.
- What legislative action involves CFTC?
- The Senate is to vote on the Crypto Clarity Act on 2026-09-14 defining SEC and CFTC roles.