CFTC Urges Court to Throw Out CME's Lawsuit Concerning Crypto Perpetual Futures
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formally petitioned the federal court to dismiss the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) lawsuit that challenges the regulator’s stance on crypto‑linked perpetual futures. In its filing, the CFTC contends that the dispute amounts to little more than a procedural squabble, asserting that the underlying order already grants any designated contract…
Sept. 3, 2026, 9:13 a.m.