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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will allow spot cryptocurrency products to trade on federally registered futures exchanges, the agency said. 

Kraken and Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) announced a strategic partnership to expand crypto access for institutional investors in Europe. The alliance combines Kraken’s crypto trading tools with DBG’s clearing and custody services, including Eurex and Clearstream.

A new bridge linking Coinbase’s Base layer-2 network and the Solana blockchain is now live, allowing users to move Solana-based tokens into Base’s decentralized applications. The bridge is secured by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).

Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:

• CFTC Clears Path for Spot Crypto Trading on Futures Exchanges
• Kraken and Deutsche Börse Partner to Expand Institutional Crypto Access in Europe
• Coinbase and Chainlink Launch Base-Solana Bridge for Cross-Chain Token Transfers

CFTC Clears Path for Spot Crypto Trading on Futures Exchanges

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will allow spot cryptocurrency products to trade on federally registered futures exchanges, the agency said. 

This shift lets the CFTC oversee parts of the crypto market without waiting for new legislation.

Bitnomial, a U.S.-based derivatives exchange, plans to launch a leveraged spot crypto trading platform under the new framework on Dec. 8. The company says the model mirrors existing derivatives markets, reducing counterparty risk and boosting efficiency.

Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham called the move a milestone, saying it brings crypto into regulated environments with a long track record. 

But consumer advocacy group Better Markets warned the change could mislead retail investors. The group said the announcement lacked clarity about which products and exchanges are covered.

The policy follows pressure from President Donald Trump for regulators to divide crypto oversight using current laws. Congress has yet to pass legislation giving the CFTC broader authority.

Kraken and Deutsche Börse Partner to Expand Institutional Crypto Access in Europe

Kraken and Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) announced a strategic partnership to expand crypto access for institutional investors in Europe. The alliance combines Kraken’s crypto trading tools with DBG’s clearing and custody services, including Eurex and Clearstream.

The goal is to create a full-stack bridge between traditional markets and digital assets, helping Europe catch up to U.S. firms like BlackRock and JPMorgan, which have launched crypto products following new U.S. regulation.

DBG has recently signed deals with Circle and Societe Generale-FORGE to bring stablecoins into Europe’s financial infrastructure. The Kraken deal adds a direct link to active crypto markets.

Coinbase and Chainlink Launch Base-Solana Bridge for Cross-Chain Token Transfers

A new bridge linking Coinbase’s Base layer-2 network and the Solana blockchain is now live, allowing users to move Solana-based tokens into Base’s decentralized applications. The bridge is secured by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).

Users can now interact with Solana tokens like SOL across Base-native apps, including early adopters such as Zora and Aerodrome, without needing to leave the Base ecosystem.

For developers, the open-source bridge offers a framework to integrate Solana assets into their apps, with support for more blockchains planned. 

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