CFTC and CME Reportedly in Legal Dispute That Could Touch Crypto Perpetual Futures
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A reported clash between the derivatives regulator and the exchange giant raises questions about the future of perpetual-style contracts in the U.S. UNLOCK Blockchain reported on October 20 that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and CME Group have entered a legal dispute. The outlet described the clash as high-stakes and tied it directly to the future of crypto perpetual futures contracts. The CFTC is the primary U.S. regulator overseeing derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swaps. CME Group operates some of the largest regulated futures exchanges in the world, including contracts tied to Bitcoin and Ether.
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