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CME CFTC lawsuit perpetual futures fight asks whether perps are futures or swaps, deciding who controls crypto’s biggest market.

Bitcoin traded at $64,159 at 6:45 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, and the derivatives market around it tells a story of retreat and repositioning. CME‘s bitcoin options open interest, measured in dollar terms, has dropped from a peak near $290 million in late November to roughly $30 million to $40 million by mid June, according […]

The CFTC and SEC issued a joint request for public comment on swaps. The agencies want to clarify derivatives definitions in the Dodd-Frank Act. Feedback is requested on new products like prediction market event contracts. In a significant regulatory move, federal agencies are opening the floor to market participants to redefine digital asset derivatives rules. […] The post CFTC, SEC Seek Public Input as CME Lawsuit Challenges Swaps Rules appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

CME lawsuit challenges CFTC approval of U.S. crypto perpetuals after Kalshi BTCPERP launch and Coinbase relief, raising swap vs futures stakes for venues and traders.

CFTC and SEC seek public input on swaps definitions as CME sues the CFTC over crypto perpetual futures approvals and Kalshi products.