The CFTC, known for stating but never demonstrating its authority over Bitcoin, is asking for public comment on related applications submitted by LedgerX in its attempt to register as a swap execution facility and a derivatives clearing organisation. Comments must be submitted on or before January 30th 2015.

LedgerX, who's investors include Google Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Crypto Currency Partners and Eric Kagan, hopes to list physically settled digital currency option contracts in 2015.

Public comments are available to read and submit here.