Bitcoin perpetual futures
Coverage of Bitcoin perpetual futures in the Nexus archive.
- CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval in Clash Over Dodd-Frank Classification
CME Group plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over its approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures, arguing the products should be classified as swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act. The CFTC approved Kalshi and Coinbase to offer these contracts, asserting they bring crypto derivatives under U.S. regulation. CME claims the CFTC bypassed standard review procedures and that perpetual futures require different regulatory treatment.
- CME to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval: CEO
CME is suing CFTC over the approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures, as stated by outgoing CME chief Terry Duffy, who argues they are swaps under Dodd-Frank.
- Why US-regulated Bitcoin perpetuals could change crypto trading
US-regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures could provide retail and institutional traders with new methods to engage with crypto derivatives. These instruments may expand access to cryptocurrency markets under regulatory oversight.