‍CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading, Paving Way for Institutional Adoption The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially approved spot crypto trading on CFTC-regulated exchanges, removing a significant regulatory hurdle. This landmark decision allows registered exchanges to list spot markets for major digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Bitnomial expected to be the first. CFTC Chair Caroline Pham emphasized the new framework provides customers with enhanced protections and market integrity, aligning the crypto market with traditional financial standards. This development is anticipated to drive greater institutional adoption in the digital asset sector.