Coinbase's Ryan VanGrack says the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) approval has unlocked new possibilities for the exchange's bitcoin services. The CFTC's regulatory framework allows for the creation of bitcoin futures contracts, paving the way for increased investment and trade in the cryptocurrency. VanGrack believes this development will lead to more investors being able to access and own bitcoin directly, through various channels such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and direct holding.
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The CFTC's approval is part of a larger regulatory trend in the US, where the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering rules that would make it easier for financial advisors to recommend direct bitcoin ownership to their clients. This shift in regulatory landscape could lead to more mainstream acceptance and investment in bitcoin.