Spot Trading
Chicago-based Bitnomial has received CFTC approval to offer spot cryptocurrency products, positioning it as the first U.S. exchange regulated by the CFTC for spot trading. The development is a notable shift in U.S. crypto oversight and could open the door to more institutional participation.
OKX will list Dash (DASH) for spot trading, with deposits opening on November 25, 2025 and trading starting on November 26, 2025.
OKX will list a ZEC/USDⓈ spot trading pair, with trading opening on November 24, 2025 at 15:00 UTC. The listing expands OKX's USDⓈ ecosystem and aims to improve liquidity and access for ZEC traders.
OKX will list Horizen (ZEN) for spot trading, with deposits opening on November 17, 2025 and trading beginning on November 18, 2025. The listing broadens access to ZEN and may increase liquidity around the launch.
OKX will open ZEN/USDⓈ spot trading on November 18, 2025, adding the ZEN pair to its USDⓈ market and giving traders a new way to access the token against USD-pegged stablecoins.
Interim CFTC chief Caroline Pham has begun talks with regulated exchanges to roll out spot crypto products potentially next month, signaling the regulator is moving quickly even as Congress debates formal authority. The move could reshape liquidity, custody and institutional access across the crypto market.
Standard Chartered has become the first major global bank to offer direct spot trading in bitcoin and ether against the US dollar, targeting institutional clients. This marks a significant step in integrating cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance.
Standard Chartered's UK branch has introduced spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether, targeting institutional clients. This move marks the first regulated and secure access by a global systemically important bank to deliverable spot trading of these cryptocurrencies. Integration through FX platforms and upcoming digital asset forwards showcase the bank's commitment to meeting rising crypto demand within regulatory frameworks.