[tZERO Receives CFTC Approval to Operate Regulated Derivatives Exchange] According to The Block, blockchain infrastructure company tZERO has received approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate a regulated derivatives exchange, adding Designated Contract Market (DCM) accreditation to its existing Derivatives Clearing House (DCO) registration. The company stated that these approvals enable it to offer regulated derivatives trading and clearing infrastructure beyond digital asset services.