ESMA Warns Firms on Crypto Perpetual Contracts: Treated as CFDs

European Regulator Tightens Scrutiny of Perpetual Crypto Contracts European regulators are increasing pressure on financial entities offering “perpetual contracts” for cryptocurrencies, warning they may be operating as Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and therefore subject to existing investor protection rules. The move by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) aims to curb what it sees … Read more