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CFTC Extends Comment Period for Related DCO and SEF Applications

The CFTC announced that it is extending the comment period on related applications submitted by LedgerX, LLC ("LedgerX") for registration as a derivatives clearing organization ("DCO") and a swap execution facility ("SEF").

The CFTC is extending the deadline for comments from January 30, 2015 to February 20, 2015. According to the CFTC, LedgerX plans to list and clear fully collateralized, physically settled options on bitcoins.

See: LedgerX Application for DCO; LedgerX Application for SEF; Submit Comments to the CFTC. Related news: CFTC Requests Public Comment on Applications Regarding DCO and SEF Registration for Options on Bitcoins (December 15, 2014).

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Regulated Activities
Registration Process Fintech
Regulated Entities
Markets
Sub-Entity
SEFs / SBSEFs, Clearing Organizations
Regulated Products
Swaps / SBS Digital Assets
Body of Law
CEA Regulation
Jurisdiction
US - Federal
Organization
CFTC, NFA, CFTC Markets
Sub-Author
CFTC