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CFTC chair Selig defends 'perps' approval in US

Published Monday, June 15, 2026 · Updated June 16

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  • Regulatory Defense and Market Context — 1 source

Coverage is limited to a single perspective, lacking broader regulatory or industry viewpoints on the defense of perpetual futures approval.

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CFTC Chair Michael Selig has defended the regulatory decision to approve perpetual futures in the US. This decision, which allowed Kalshi to offer bitcoin perpetual futures in late May, is being discussed within the context of market innovation, financial risk, and regulatory oversight.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The CFTC approved Kalshi to offer bitcoin perpetual futures in late May.
  • CFTC Chair Michael Selig defended the regulatory decision to approve perpetual futures in the US.

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Regulatory Defense and Market Context
  • CNBC

    This article frames the regulatory decision to approve perpetual futures within the context of market innovation, financial risk, and regulatory oversight, reflecting a US center business perspective.

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