tZERO Receives CFTC Approval to Operate Regulated Derivatives Exchange

November 12 — According to The Block, blockchain infrastructure company tZERO has received approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate a regulated derivatives exchange, adding Designated Contract Market (DCM) status on top of its existing registration as a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). The company said the approvals allow it to provide regulated derivatives trading and clearing infrastructure in addition to its digital asset services.