The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced new technical upgrades to its product self-certification system on June 1. The move could simplify how exchanges submit listings for innovative derivatives products, including crypto-related contracts.

Under the updated system, exchanges can now submit a single consolidated filing covering multiple comparable contracts instead of repeating identical certification documents across separate submissions.

The CFTC said the changes are designed to reduce duplication and improve efficiency as the number of new derivatives products continues to grow.

“In light of the rapid rise of numerous new and innovative products, the Commission must continue to streamline its processes for…