CME to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval, CEO Announces

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is preparing legal action against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over the regulatory approval of bitcoin perpetual futures, according to a statement from the exchange’s CEO. The lawsuit represents an escalation in tensions between major financial institutions and U.S. regulators over how cryptocurrency derivatives should be governed and approved….

CME to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval, CEO Announces

CFTC Issues First Prediction Markets Rule Proposal, Setting Public Interest Framework

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has taken a major step toward formalizing oversight of prediction markets by issuing its first notice of proposed rulemaking on Wednesday. The proposal outlines a framework for how the agency will evaluate whether prediction market contracts serve the public interest, marking a significant milestone for an industry that has…

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SEC and CFTC to Deepen Crypto Oversight With Joint Meetings and Coordinated Exams

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are pursuing a formal memorandum of understanding to combine their regulatory efforts on cryptocurrency, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced Tuesday. Atkins said the new MOU will establish combined meetings with regulated firms on product applications, rule interpretations, enforcement decisions and examinations. The framework…

SEC and CFTC to Deepen Crypto Oversight With Joint Meetings and Coordinated Exams