Ondo Finance has formally advocated for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to authorize perpetual futures linked to individual domestic stocks. The firm contends that current regulatory standards are sufficiently robust to oversee these derivative products within American borders.
By bringing this activity onshore, Ondo suggests that the U.S. could reclaim market share currently lost to unregulated offshore platforms. The proposal aims to establish a transparent, compliant environment for investors seeking leveraged exposure to traditional equity markets via blockchain-based rails.
The move aligns with a broader industry push to bridge the gap between legacy capital markets and decentralized finance. Proponents argue that clear oversight would mitigate systemic risks while fostering institutional participation in high-velocity trading instruments.
Regulatory officials have yet to provide a definitive response to the proposal, but the dialogue highlights the increasing pressure to modernize the treatment of synthetic financial assets.
