Why the CFTC Needs to Get Its Act Together on DeFi Perps! 🚀💸

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So, here we are! Paradigm, the crypto investment firm that’s basically the cool kid in the blockchain playground, is waving its hands like a toddler who just discovered sugar. They’re begging the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to whip up a proper regulatory framework for decentralized finance (DeFi) perpetual derivatives. Because, let’s be honest, the current proposals are about as useful as a chocolate teapot when it comes to anything outside of centralized platforms.

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//news.bitcoin.com/unlocking-the-future-your-fun-guide-to-decentralized-finance-and-web3/”>DeFi perpetuals on the blockchain!”

DeFi perps are like those non-expiring futures contracts that execute automatically through smart contracts on decentralized networks. Paradigm claims these on-chain perpetuals are the bee’s knees. They offer transparency (because who doesn’t love a little public audit?), and composability, which means they play nicely with other DeFi tools like lending protocols. Plus, users get to keep their assets, which is a nice change from the usual “trust me, I’m a bank” scenario. 🙄

By 2025, Paradigm predicts that perpetuals will account for a whopping 93% of all crypto derivatives volume globally. But here’s the kicker: DeFi perpetuals are stuck in a U.S. regulatory gray area. The CFTC’s existing framework is about as relevant to decentralized systems as a flip phone is to a smartphone. Past enforcement actions have been like a game of “Guess Who?” with DeFi perps being inconsistently classified as swaps, which just creates confusion and kills innovation. Thanks, CFTC! 🙃

Paradigm is practically begging the CFTC to get its act together and form a new Perpetuals Special Advisory Committee (PSAC) within 90 days. This panel of experts should come up with some real recommendations for a modern, tech-neutral regulatory approach for DeFi perpetuals. They need to explore a public interest exemption from traditional exchange registration for DeFi protocols, create a compliance framework that actually recognizes decentralized structures, and set clear rules for safe retail participation. Sounds easy, right? 😅

The firm insists that embracing DeFi perpetuals is totally in line with a recent executive order promoting digital asset innovation. Paradigm argues that giving regulatory clarity is crucial for the U.S. to take the lead in the ever-evolving derivatives market and to actually harness the potential of decentralized technologies. So, CFTC, what are you waiting for? A personal invitation? 🎈

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2025-05-29 19:27