Gemini secures Derivatives Clearing Organization license as it works toward full CFTC stack
Gemini's Olympus unit secured a CFTC Derivatives Clearing Organization license, allowing it to operate as an in-house clearinghouse for crypto derivatives. This advances Gemini's path toward full regulatory compliance under CFTC oversight. The development strengthens institutional confidence in Gemini's infrastructure. Indian crypto investors tracking regulated platforms gain another credible exchange option aligned with U.S. regulatory standards.
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