CFTC seeks dismissal of CME crypto futures lawsuit
The CFTC asked a federal court to dismiss CME’s challenge to its classification of Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual contract as futures.
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‘Much ado about nothing’: CFTC files to dismiss CME’s lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures
The CFTC said CME lacks standing on its competitive-injury claims, as the exchange is free to list perp futures as a DCM.
The Block•Danny Park3 Sept
CFTC files bid to dismiss CME suit over Kalshi’s Bitcoin perps
The CFTC's stance could reshape regulatory landscapes, influencing competition and innovation in the US crypto derivatives market.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Sept
North Korea’s $30M crypto cashout just handed legacy finance its best weapon to kill DeFi’s US debut
CME and ICE told Washington in May that Hyperliquid's pseudonymous, always-on markets could let sanctioned state actors circumvent enforcement. On Aug. 31, an Arkham analysis reviewed by CoinDesk found that wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group had sold more than $30 million of Bitcoin through Hyperliquid over the prior three weeks. The proceeds were […]
CryptoSlate•Gino Matos2 Sept
CME Group reports 29.7M contracts in August, second-highest volume on record
Rising contract volumes at CME Group indicate shifting institutional investment trends, potentially impacting global financial markets and revenues.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team2 Sept
Hyperliquid Joins Bitcoin, XRP and Others in Nasdaq CME Crypto Index
Hyperliquid joins Bitcoin and XRP in Hashdex's Nasdaq ETF after a fresh SEC rebalance shifts top asset weights.
U.Today•Gamza Khanzadaev1 Sept
Trump Demands Rate Cuts as Warsh Sends Fed Hike Odds Above 66%
While the CME Fedwatch tool shows the chances of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raising the federal funds rate odds now stand at 66%, U.S. President Donald Trump is once again insisting that the central bank needs to lower borrowing costs. Trump Wants Cheaper Money as Warsh Weighs a Rate Hike In the Oval […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman1 Sept
Institutional investors boost XRP futures exposure on CME amid broader market pullback
Institutional interest in regulated XRP futures may signal a shift towards safer trading environments, impacting future market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez1 Sept
CME launches crypto indexes tracking XRP, SOL, HYPE and other altcoins
CME Group has launched two multi-asset cryptocurrency benchmarks, including a 10-token index that leaves out Bitcoin and Ether and tracks assets such as BNB, XRP, Solana and Hyperliquid. According to CME Group’s index documentation, the CME CF Emerging Crypto Index…
CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week
CME's growing XRP futures share signals increased institutional confidence, potentially influencing broader crypto market dynamics and future XRP valuation.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez1 Sept
CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week
CoinDesk•Shaurya Malwa1 Sept
Massive Bitcoin derivatives gap between CME and Coinbase threatens violent position shakeout
The 41,252.1 BTC CME position dwarfs Coinbase's 151.62 BTC residual, while any hedge leg could offset a squeeze.
CryptoSlate•Liam 'Akiba' Wright31 Aug
CME Launches Crypto Index That Excludes Bitcoin and Ether
The 10-asset emerging benchmark is free-float market-cap weighted, with real-time pricing and London, New York and Asia-Pacific settlement variants.
The Defiant•The Defiant Team31 Aug
CME launches two new cryptocurrency tracking indices with CF Benchmarks
The launch of these indices enhances institutional crypto visibility, aiding performance measurement and risk management for portfolio managers.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
Fedwatch Turns Hawkish With 57% Odds of September Rate Increase
September suddenly looks far less comfortable for rate-cut bulls, with the CME Fedwatch tool now pricing a quarter-point Federal Reserve hike at 57% at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, after Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered a Jackson Hole speech that markets took as distinctly hawkish. The real action is now centered on the […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman30 Aug
CME Group offers BTIC for managing Bitcoin futures expirations
CME's BTIC for Bitcoin futures enhances market efficiency, signaling crypto's maturation and growing institutional adoption in digital assets.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team25 Aug
CME Group adds ENA reference rates across three regions
CME Group has added three regional U.S. dollar reference rates and real-time indices for Ethena’s ENA token, with daily publication beginning Aug. 24. CME Group adds ENA rates for three market closes CME Group said it had added Ethena (ENA)…
CME Group builds marketplace to hedge AI risks with GPU futures contracts
The introduction of GPU futures contracts could stabilize AI compute costs, enhancing financial predictability and transparency in the tech sector.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team24 Aug
CME Group adds Ethena (ENA) to single-asset crypto benchmarks
CME's addition of ENA benchmarks enhances institutional crypto adoption by providing standardized pricing tools for global market integration.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team24 Aug
CME vs Kalshi: the prediction market fight that just went personal at the CFTC
CME Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara traded insults at a CFTC roundtable over whether prediction markets are legitimate financial infrastructure or carnival games. The confrontation is the public face of a deeper regulatory battle between federal…