[chrisduesing]

Considering the CFTC didn't regulate Bitcoin until today I wouldn't think so. Their application would have been received with a polite "save yourself some time and money, we don't regulate that" I imagine.

Unless someone was working with the CFTC to have them move it under their jurisdiction for a competitive advantage or something, but even then CME or ICE could jump in so that would be a risky move.

I can't think of any other reason, but who knows.