Key Takeaways
- OG.com, the derivatives platform owned by Crypto.com, has obtained SEC registration to trade security futures products.
- Kris Marszalek, Crypto.com’s CEO, confirmed the registration enables single-stock futures offerings for US customers.
- The platform is collaborating with both the SEC and CFTC to introduce single-stock perpetual futures contracts.
- Other major crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken are pursuing comparable equity trading services.
- Robinhood recently partnered with both Crypto.com and OG.com, acquiring equity positions in each company.
The US-based derivatives platform operated by Crypto.com has secured regulatory clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission to facilitate stock futures trading. The platform conducts business under the OG.com brand.
Kris Marszalek, chief executive of Crypto.com, announced the development through a social media post on X Thursday. He confirmed that the SEC had processed the platform’s registration documentation.
The platform, officially designated as North American Derivatives Exchange, submitted Form 1-N to the SEC. This regulatory document enables registration as a national securities exchange authorized to facilitate futures contract trading.
The documentation was lodged on Monday. Two business days later, on September 16, the SEC acknowledged receipt. The registration became effective September 14.
OG.com Pursues Perpetual Stock Futures Authorization
According to Marszalek, the company’s ambitions extend beyond conventional stock futures products. Crypto.com is actively engaging with both the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to secure approval for single-stock perpetual futures offerings in American markets.
Perpetual futures represent derivative contracts without predetermined expiration dates. While these instruments have become standard in cryptocurrency markets, they remain relatively uncommon for individual equity trading within the United States.
In his Thursday morning post on X, Marszalek indicated that these proposed offerings would merge digital asset market innovations with traditional US capital market infrastructure.
The exchange maintains existing registration with the CFTC as both a designated contract market and derivatives clearing organization. This regulatory foundation provides the framework necessary for product line expansion.
Competing Crypto Exchanges Pursue Equity Integration
OG.com isn’t alone in seeking to merge cryptocurrency and equity trading capabilities. Coinbase submitted its own notice registration for equity perpetual futures earlier this month.
Faryar Shirzad, Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, noted that CFTC approval remains pending. The exchange previously rolled out stock perpetual futures for international users in March.
Prior to that launch, Coinbase introduced US clients to regulated cryptocurrency futures alongside 24/5 cash equity trading capabilities in February. Throughout this year, the company has systematically broadened its stock-related service offerings.
Kraken has similarly moved into this market segment. The platform established a partnership with the London Stock Exchange to provide tokenized UK equity products.
This initiative encompasses round-the-clock trading through the exchange’s after-hours platform. Launch is scheduled for 2027.
Robinhood has forged connections with both Crypto.com and OG.com as well. Earlier this month, Robinhood committed to directing certain event contracts, beginning with football-related markets, through OG.com’s infrastructure.
The arrangement included Robinhood acquiring equity positions in both Crypto.com and OG.com. This transaction occurred following OG.com’s separation as a standalone trading entity.
The SEC’s formal acknowledgment of Nadex’s registration represents the latest development in this evolving landscape. Cryptocurrency exchanges persistently explore innovative approaches to integrate stock-based instruments with their digital asset ecosystems.
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