Economy: Perpetual equity futures arrive on US regulated markets

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has authorized registered U.S. exchanges to list perpetual futures on equities, bringing crypto's flagship trading instrument to Wall Street. The approval marks the first time perpetual contracts—derivatives with no expiry date that dominate crypto trading volumes—will be available on regulated American equity markets. The article did not disclose specific token prices, trading volumes, market caps, or which exchanges will list the products first. The decision matters because it bridges crypto-native trading infrastructure with traditional equity markets under federal oversight, potentially expanding access to leveraged, open-ended equity exposure. What to watch next: which registered exchanges announce listings, the CFTC's margin and leverage conditions, and whether institutional demand for perpetual equity contracts mirrors crypto volumes.