CFTC approves spot crypto on regulated exchanges, paving the way for large institutions to enter the market
The CFTC has approved for the first time spot crypto trading on a regulated futures exchange, led by Bitnomial for Bitcoin and Ethereum, according to CoinDesk on December 5, 2025. This move, under the Trump policy, allows CME and Cboe to participate, reducing risks from decentralized exchanges and attracting billions of USD from institutions. In the EU, ESMA expands its oversight of MiCA, promoting compliance. According to Reuters, this could push BTC to $95,000, but the risk of SEC intervention still exists. OSL Group launches compliant spot and derivatives services in Europe, competing with Wall Street. The Cosmoverse 2025 event highlights the convergence of sovereign chains and central banks. Vietnamese investors are closely monitoring, as new listings on Binance may follow. Privacy coins like Zcash benefit from clear regulations, increasing by 28% last week. This is a turning point for legalization, but December volatility requires caution.
