CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger anticipates approval of perpetual crypto futures trading in the U.S. soon, expecting it to benefit the industry and economy.
Mersinger to depart CFTC by May 31 for CEO role at the Blockchain Association, expressing confidence in U.S. regulatory framework for these products.
Crypto perpetual futures allow traders to predict digital asset prices indefinitely; U.S. approval pending despite market growth to $3.7 trillion in volume.
Mersinger insists on CFTC's autonomy for proper market supervision, notes stablecoin bill as proof of crypto's permanence as she transitions to new role.