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CFTC Seeks Input on 24/7 Derivatives Trading, Perpetual Futures • Apr. 22, 2025, 6:29 AM ET (Bloomberg.com)

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Also Known As CFTC
Date 1974 - present
Areas Of Involvement market • futures • commodity exchange • derivatives • commodity

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