14 stories about Cme from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 20, 2026.
The CFTC is pushing back against CME Group’s legal challenge to how the agency treats perpetual futures, arguing CME has not shown the policy is harming it. The dispute comes as the CFTC has approved its first bitcoin perpetual contract, putting the rules for these products in court.
Crypto-style perpetual contracts and prediction markets for AI compute are already live, according to Bernstein, beating planned regulated GPU futures from CME and ICE expected in late 2026.
CME Group is challenging the CFTC's approval of Kalshi's perpetual futures product, arguing it was incorrectly classified as a swap. This legal battle could reshape how crypto derivatives are regulated in the U.S. The lawsuit was filed on June 20, 2026.
CME Group plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of bitcoin perpetual futures, arguing the contracts are swaps—not futures—under the Dodd-Frank Act. This legal battle could reshape how crypto derivatives are regulated in the U.S.
The CFTC and SEC are asking for public input on the definition of 'swaps' following a lawsuit by CME Group. The exchange argues perpetual futures should be classified as swaps, not futures contracts.
TD Cowen analysts believe CME Group has a strong position in its lawsuit against the CFTC over crypto perpetual futures. The case could impact how these financial products are regulated and traded in the U.S.
CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, arguing that the regulator is incorrectly classifying crypto perpetual futures as swaps. This legal battle could reshape how cryptocurrency derivatives are regulated in the U.S.
Outgoing CME chief Terry Duffy says perpetual futures are actually swaps under Dodd-Frank, and that the exchange will file suit Thursday.
CME Group has introduced a new financial product that lets traders bet on bitcoin's price swings, not its actual price. Two firms, Monarq and DV Chain, have already placed the first bets on this volatility index.
CME Group now offers round-the-clock crypto futures and options trading on CME Globex, including new Bitcoin volatility contracts that track the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate. This move expands access to crypto derivatives for institutional investors.
The CME is launching round-the-clock Bitcoin futures trading, eliminating the weekend gaps that traders have long watched for opportunities. Three gaps from earlier sessions remain unresolved, however.
CME Group is expanding into the $85 trillion digital assets market with new Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures. The move comes as demand for crypto products surges, with trading volumes up 43% year-to-date.
CME Group will introduce market-cap-weighted crypto index futures on June 8, covering Bitcoin and six other assets. This is the first such contract backed by Nasdaq, offering a new way to trade crypto derivatives.
CME Group is introducing futures contracts that let traders bet on bitcoin's price swings, not just its price. This could make it easier for both professionals and everyday investors to manage risk in the crypto market.