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CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading, Bitnomial Launches in 2025

12/5/2025

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated exchanges.
Bitnomial will launch as the first CFTC-regulated spot crypto exchange on December 8, 2025.
The decision followed collaboration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and public feedback about regulatory gaps since the 2008 financial crisis, aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration’s goals.

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated exchanges.
Bitnomial will launch as the first CFTC-regulated spot crypto exchange on December 8, 2025.
The decision followed collaboration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and public feedback about regulatory gaps since the 2008 financial crisis, aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration’s goals.