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U.S. regulator says 24/7 trading is great for crypto, may not be fit for other sectors

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As the CFTC issued landmark approvals for crypto perpetual futures contracts, it explained in a related advisory that round-the-clock activity isn't right for all.\nWhat to know : The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an advisory to the derivatives industry that warns of some pitfalls in expanding to 24/7 services, but suggests that the nature of the crypto sector lends itself more appropriately to that schedule. The letter to regulated companies suggests an increasing supervisory divide between the new digital entrants and the traditional players, and it came the same day the CFTC allowed crypto firms to get into 24/7 perpetual futures contracts.

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