May 29 : Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and prediction markets platform Kalshi said on Friday they are introducing perpetual crypto futures, marking the first time such instruments will be available to U.S. investors through domestic, regulated exchanges. Perpetual futures, or "perps", are derivatives that

The CFTC issued an order allowing Kalshi to offer perpetual futures in the U.S., starting with contracts tied to Bitcoin's price.

Kalshi won CFTC approval to list a perpetual Bitcoin futures contract, bringing crypto-style perps further into regulated US markets.