Our Story

CIDFIT was founded by veterans in the financial services and technology space who see opportunities for growth and evolution together. Established as a Colorado non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation, we seek to work with our members to serve as a balanced voice for the perpetual futures, derivatives, and broader digital finance innovation technologies and frameworks. CIDFIT emphasizes collaboration to find solutions and novel practices.

Our Mission

  • Advance Understanding: Foster research and knowledge-sharing to demystify next-generation financial instruments—particularly perpetual futures.
  • Promote Responsible Innovation: Encourage ethical market practices, robust risk management, and compliance with evolving regulations.
  • Facilitate Collaboration: Bring together financial services firms, technology providers, digital asset innovators, and regulators to catalyze market growth.

Our Vision

We envision a future in which cutting-edge derivatives and digital asset-based products are embraced by mainstream finance—empowering market participants to manage risks, unlock efficiencies, and drive economic growth safely and transparently.

Our Focus

  • Perpetual Futures & Derivatives: CIDFIT champions perpetual futures and other emerging derivative contracts, working to clarify their potential, risks, and regulatory requirements.
  • Digital Asset-Based Solutions: From tokenized assets to on-chain settlement, we promote digital innovations that reduce friction and open new market opportunities.
  • Regulatory Engagement: CIDFIT pursues constructive dialogue and policy development with U.S. and international regulators to shape forward-looking frameworks.
  • Educational Resources: Through workshops, white papers, and events, CIDFIT equips market participants with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate these rapidly evolving markets.

Goals & Initiatives

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and connect key players across financial services, technology, and the digital-asset space to foster collective problem-solving.
  • Outreach & Partnerships: Develop frameworks for collaborative innovation—helping members network, share ideas, and develop cutting-edge products responsibly.
  • Sponsorship & Branding: Create sponsorship opportunities to support CIDFIT’s research, events, and labs, elevating visibility for our members and partners.
  • Digital Finance Lab: Host roundtables, forums, and educational events focusing on perpetual futures, derivatives, and digital financial products.
  • Regulatory Collaboration: Work collaboratively with policy makers to encourage pragmatic guidance and balanced regulatory treatment for digital finance and derivatives.