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FIA supports innovation in digital assets and smart regulation that allows products to prosper or fail on their merits. Our organization and our members make room for innovation and growth while still protecting customers and markets.

FIA submits comments to CTFC on request regarding FTX proposal on non-intermediated DCO model

FIA has a long history of supporting innovation in the derivatives industry and believes the FTX Proposal has prompted a healthy dialogue within the industry. However, there remain significant open questions and a lack of critical public information on the model set forth in the FTX Proposal that makes it difficult to analyze potential negative impacts on the customer protections and the clearing process at the heart of our futures markets.

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  • 26 Aug 2026

    FIA responds to CFTC consultation on 24/7 and perpetuals in energy

    FIA encouraged the agency to assess 24/7 and perpetual products through two different lenses: readiness and appropriateness.
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  • 26 Aug 2026

    From perpetuals to compute futures: four takeaways from the CFTC’s innovation meeting 

    The inaugural meeting of the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee showed that the debate is shifting from innovation itself to the rules, infrastructure and safeguards needed as new products move deeper into regulated markets.
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  • 24 Aug 2026

    Derivatives get smaller, shorter and always on 

    Derivatives markets are evolving in new ways. Around-the-clock trading through perpetual futures, same-day expiries in options markets and rapid growth in micro contracts are giving market participants more flexibility over when they trade, how long they hold positions and how much exposure they take.
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  • 31 Jul 2026

    FIA Responds to CFTC Event Contract Reporting Proposal

    FIA responded to the CFTC's proposal regarding reporting of fully collateralized event contracts via futures reporting regimes.
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  • 27 Jul 2026

    FIA commends CFTC for prediction markets rule, urges further action

    FIA’s latest response notes that prediction markets can serve important functions, including aggregating information and enabling market participants to manage exposure to a broad range of events. FIA commits to working with the CFTC to develop an effective and durable regulatory framework for prediction markets.
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  • 17 Jul 2026

    Explainer: Europe's approach to prediction markets  

    As prediction markets boom, Europe is weighing a more institutional approach.
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