As regulatory scrutiny intensifies in the cryptocurrency industry, Cboe Global Markets has secured regulatory approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission for clearing margined digital asset futures.

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies in the cryptocurrency industry, Cboe Global Markets has secured regulatory approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for clearing margined digital asset futures.

The CFTC has granted an amended order of registration to Cboe Clear Digital, allowing the clearing organisation to provide clearing services for futures on digital assets to futures commission merchants. This new capability complements Cboe's existing clearing of fully collateralised futures and swaps.

CFTC approval authorises Cboe to extend its clearing operations to include margined digital asset futures, enabling market participants to engage in leveraged trading of cryptocurrency derivatives. 

By offering clearing services for margined digital asset futures, Cboe says it is positioned to provide enhanced opportunities for investors seeking exposure to cryptocurrencies while operating within established regulatory frameworks.