TechFlow reports that on June 23, according to an official announcement, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public feedback on two developments in energy derivatives markets: (1) extending standardized futures contracts to 24-hour trading, and (2) the potential listing of perpetual contracts referencing physically deliverable or storable energy commodities such as crude oil.
The CFTC stated that this initiative aims to assess the impact of these changes on markets based on data, supporting prudent innovation while maintaining safeguards against market manipulation and market disruption. Written comments must be submitted within 30 days after the notice appears in the Federal Register.
