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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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  • 12 Dec 2025

    FIA Asia: Panellists discuss the rise in non-traditional derivatives  

    Non-traditional derivatives, such as perpetual futures and event-based contracts, are moving rapidly into the mainstream, driven by advances in technology, demand for round-the-clock trading and the continued institutionalisation of crypto assets. These themes were in focus during a panel discussion at FIA Asia. Executives from exchanges and futures commission merchants discussed the attractiveness of these products and how prepared the industry is to support them at scale.  CONTINUE READING
  • 04 Dec 2025

    APAC exchange leaders weigh extended trading hours, retail boom sustainability

    At FIA's Asia 2025 conference in Singapore, exchange leaders outlined a regional pivot towards after-hours trading, while also examining whether the rapid growth in retail activity can be maintained. CONTINUE READING
  • 25 Nov 2025

    FIA responds to CFTC on the use of tokenized collateral and on the report of the President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets

    FIA has filed comments with the CFTC on tokenization, stablecoins and digital asset market structure. CONTINUE READING
  • 21 Nov 2025

    FIA Expo panellists weigh demand, risks and readiness for 24/7 futures trading 

    24/7 futures trading is gaining momentum – but its reach will likely be shaped asset class by asset class, with crypto leading the way and traditional markets moving much more cautiously.  CONTINUE READING
  • 20 Nov 2025

    Expo: Industry players say crypto markets are maturing  

    Crypto industry players who spoke on two panel discussions at FIA Expo agreed that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are on their way towards being fully investible by institutional investors, but offered different opinions about when that will happen.  CONTINUE READING
  • 19 Nov 2025

    FIA Expo: Tokenisation efforts gain pace as derivatives industry eyes 2026 for clearinghouse acceptance 

    Panellists at FIA Expo say technology is proven, but clearinghouses need firm regulatory guidance to treat tokenised assets as equivalent to underlying securities. CONTINUE READING

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