Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licenses for Derivatives and Prediction Markets

Key Facts

1Blockchain.com has applied for DCM and FCM licenses with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

2The regulatory move comes ahead of a planned $500 million initial public offering (IPO).

Blockchain.com has applied for Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) licenses with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). CNBC reported that the company is seeking these approvals to offer prediction markets and crypto derivatives to US customers.

The regulatory filing precedes a planned $500 million initial public offering (IPO), according to The Block. This expansion aims to strengthen the company's regulated service offerings in the United States, following recent regulatory activity including the CFTC Commitment of Traders report released on October 2, 2026.