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CFTC Advisory Says 24/7 Trading Fits Crypto, Not Other Assets
The CFTC issued an advisory on May 29 that distinguishes 24/7 trading suitability by asset class, citing blockchain networks, stablecoins, and decentralized infrastructure as enabling factors for continuous crypto market operation, while warning that expanded hours in agricultural derivatives could generate reduced liquidity, widened bid/ask spreads, and increased manipulation risk. The regulatory distinction draws a formal line between digital asset markets and commodity sectors, particularly agricultural derivatives that depend on regional customer bases and specialized hedging practices.
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