Derivatives referencing crypto assets may be well-suited for 24/7 trading but agricultural products may not, the advisory states.

(May 29): The main US derivatives regulator said perpetual futures contracts for cryptocurrencies could trade on registered onshore platforms if they meet certain conditions, bringing to America a popular trading instrument that has until now existed almost entirely overseas.

The staff of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released an advisory on Friday that lays out guidelines on 24/7 trading, clearing and settlement, to help registered firms launch products and comply with US laws. The agency issued a separate policy statement, saying the agency will review contracts on a…