Exchanges Kalshi, Coinbase Derivatives, and Bitnomial submitted rule filings on September 18, 2026, to list equity perpetual futures, but the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's November 3, 2026 statement set no official launch date

How governments worldwide set rules for digital assets through legislation, agency rulemaking, licensing regimes and court fights.

Futures, options, and perpetual swaps tied to digital-asset prices, letting traders hedge or lever positions and often dwarfing spot volumes.