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CME-CFTC Perpetual Futures Lawsuit: What Is at Stake?

CME has filed a lawsuit challenging the CFTC's approval of Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual futures and the regulator's broader 24/7 trading policy pivot. The case, reported on June 18, 2026, puts key questions around markets, clearing, and regulatory jurisdiction at stake.

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CME Group is suing the CFTC over its approval of Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual futures and a shift to 24/7 trading.

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