Kalshi launches first CFTC-approved bitcoin perpetual futures in the U.S.
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Kalshi has launched the first regulated crypto perpetual futures contract in the U.S., with CFTC approval for its bitcoin perpetual futures product. This opens a market that has seen over $90 trillion in offshore annual volume, marking a significant regulatory milestone for crypto derivatives trading in the United States.
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