Binance.US Reportedly Eyes CFTC License in Bold Prediction Markets Push
Binance.US plans to apply for a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Designated Contract Market (DCM) license next month, marking a major step in its expansion beyond spot crypto trading. CEO Stephen Gregory reportedly announced the move at RareEvo, saying the exchang
Binance.US plans to apply for a U.S.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Designated Contract Market (DCM) license next month, marking a major step in its expansion beyond spot crypto trading. CEO Stephen Gregory reportedly announced the move at RareEvo, saying the exchange aims to launch regulated prediction markets as part of its broader comeback strategy centered on lower fees, perpetuals, and new trading products. Binance.
US Targets CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets Binance.US is preparing to apply for Designated Contract Market (DCM) status with the CFTC next month, a move that would pave the way for the exchange to offer regulated prediction markets in the United States. 🚨SCOOP: @BinanceUS plans to apply to the @CFTC for a Designated Contract Market (DCM) next month with the goal of offering prediction markets to customers, CEO @Stevie_Satoshi just told me on stage at @RareEvo Conference.
The move is part of the exchange’s broader comeback…— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) July 29, 2026 CEO Stephen Gregory, known online as Stevie_Satoshi, revealed the plan during an on-stage conversation with journalist Eleanor Terrett at the RareEvo conference. The announcement represents another milestone in Binance.
US’s efforts to rebuild its U.S. business following years of regulatory challenges and reduced product offerings.
A Bigger Comeback Strategy Takes Shape Prediction markets are only one part of Binance.US’s broader strategy. According to Gregory, the exchange is also focused on reducing trading fees and expanding beyond traditional spot markets into products such as perpetual contracts.
The goal is to attract more traders while competing more directly with U.S. crypto exchanges offering a wider range of regulated products.
A DCM designation is the regulatory framework that allows exchanges to list futures, options, and certain event contracts under CFTC oversight. Obtaining the license would place Binance.US among platforms pursuing regulated prediction
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