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CME Group Challenges CFTC Over Kalshi's Perpetual Futures Approval

In a significant legal move, CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, contesting the agency's approval of Kalshi's inaugural U.S. perpetual futures product.

Editorial StaffJune 21, 20261 MIN READ
CME Group Challenges CFTC Over Kalshi's Perpetual Futures Approval

CME Group has taken legal action against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), asserting that the agency made an error in its approval process for Kalshi's first U.S. perpetual futures product.

This lawsuit, filed on Thursday, raises questions about the regulatory framework surrounding perpetual futures and their classification.

The outcome of this case could have implications for the future of trading in perpetual futures within the U.S. market.