The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Thursday that spot cryptocurrency products will be listed for the first time on a CFTC-registered futures exchange.

According to a statement published on the CFTC’s website, Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham said the move marks a significant evolution in how federally regulated markets engage with digital assets. Pham emphasized that the agency aims to protect the interests of both institutional and retail traders by balancing regulatory flexibility with the CFTC’s core principles.

The decision to authorize listed spot crypto trading follows recommendations from U.S. President Trump’s Digital Asset Markets Working Group and comes after what the CFTC described as extensive public consultation and engagement with industry experts.

Pham noted that the launch is intended to provide a more transparent and securely regulated venue for spot crypto transactions, potentially broadening market participation while reinforcing safeguards against manipulation and fraud.