Kraken seeks CFTC nod to launch fractional gold futures this month

19th October, 2026

Aravind Bulusu

The digital asset exchange has submitted to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) its intent to launch cash-settled ‘Architect Deci Gold Futures’ (AXAU) contract on or after October 20, via its sister entity Bitnomial Exchange.

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