Lighter_xyz targets CFTC license and Hong Kong perp expansion

Lighter_xyz is advancing plans to become a regulated DEX, targeting CFTC approval and expanding into Hong Kong stock perpetuals and RWA liquidity. The team is confident and aims to surpass Hyperliquid.

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Confidence

85%

Evidence

Updated

2026-07-10 03:19 UTC

Why It Happened

The Lighter team met with Hong Kong market makers to prepare for HK stock perps and RWA liquidity, and is pursuing a CFTC license to become the first US compliant DEX. The project has strong early trader support and aims to compete with Coinbase and Kalshi.

Actors

LighterVerifiable trading at CEX-level speed

Lighter is a decentralized trading platform built for unmatched security and scale. It’s the first exchange to offer verifiable order matching and liquidations while delivering best-in-class performance on par with traditional exchanges.

VLVladfounder

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2026-07-09
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Parent event 01

Wangduanniao expresses excitement for Xlayer

Wangduanniao tweets about a photo and expresses anticipation for Xlayer's US stock liquidity and perp DEX.

Lighter team meets Hong Kong market makers

EvanCrypto17 reports meeting Lighter team in Hong Kong for market maker talks, CFTC license pursuit, and plans for HK stock perps and RWA liquidity. Team aims to surpass Hyperliquid.