CME Sues Regulator Over Perpetual Futures | Durham News

CME Group is suing the CFTC over perpetual futures, arguing they should be classified as swaps — a move that could trigger stricter regulations and stifle competition. But Bank of America sees it as a strategic win for CME: if they win, rivals face tighter rules; if they lose, CME’s exclusive rights to major index futures give them a monopoly advantage. The lawsuit may also slow down regulatory approvals, buying CME time to dominate the market. As crypto perpetuals explode offshore, the U.S. exchanges are racing to adapt — and CME might just be positioning itself to lead the charge. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.heraldsun.com/news/business/article317228099.html#storylink=partnerdigest_the More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cee7bb5a83c654ae Report issues to [email protected].