CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Exchanges
In a landmark development, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on August 4, 2025, that it will permit spot crypto trading on exchanges registered under its jurisdiction. The decision, announced in c...
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