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coindesk.comfinance13 days ago
CME Group Sues CFTC to Overturn Kalshi Perpetual Futures Approval
CME Group filed suit on June 19 alleging the CFTC failed to analyze whether Kalshi's perpetual futures contracts qualify as futures or swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act.
insidermonkey.comfinance33 days ago
CME Group to Offer 24/7 Trading in Cryptocurrency Futures and Options
The exchange began continuous trading of Bitcoin futures and options plus other cryptocurrency contracts. The change aligns derivatives availability with digital asset market hours.
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quantifiedstrategies.comfinance33 days ago
CME Group Starts 24/7 Trading of Bitcoin Futures and Options
The exchange began continuous trading of cryptocurrency futures and options contracts on June 1. The change removes daily halts and weekend closures for Bitcoin and other crypto products.
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quantifiedstrategies.comfinance37 days ago
CME Group to Launch 24/7 Futures Trading on May 29
CME Group will begin continuous futures trading tomorrow. The change removes the overnight gap that has existed in its markets for decades.
finance39 days ago
CME Group Launches AVAX and SUI Futures Contracts
CME Group introduced futures contracts for AVAX and SUI on May 27, 2026. The contracts provide a regulated venue for trading exposure to the two cryptocurrencies.
Benzingatechnology42 days ago
CME Group and Silicon Data to Launch Compute Futures Contracts on AI Semiconductors
CME Group and Silicon Data will introduce futures contracts tied to GPU price indexes later this year. The contracts aim to provide standardized pricing data for AI computing capacity. The new market requires regulatory approval before trading begins.
forbes.comfinance50 days ago
CME Group and NYSE Urge Regulators to Oversee Hyperliquid
CME Group and NYSE have asked U.S. regulators to increase oversight of Hyperliquid, citing concerns about market manipulation and sanctions evasion. The request was reported by Bloomberg. Hyperliquid is a cryptocurrency trading platform.
finance51 days ago
Interactive Brokers to Offer Election, Climate and Economic Event Contracts via Partnership With Kalshi, CME Group and ForecastEx
Interactive Brokers is launching a prediction-markets platform that lets users trade yes-or-no contracts on elections, climate and the economy. Founder Thomas Peterffy said institutional interest is rising, particularly for hedging commodities and climate-related risks. Kalshi re…
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insidermonkey.comtechnology53 days ago
CME Group and Silicon Data Plan New Futures Market for Semiconductor Compute
CME Group and Silicon Data announced a new compute futures market based on GPU price indexes. The contracts are designed to let participants hedge against rising costs for computing power used in artificial intelligence. The joint venture remains subject to regulatory review.
Cnbcai53 days ago
CME Group to Launch Futures Market for AI Computing Power
CME Group and Silicon Data are creating a futures market for computing power, the key resource driving artificial intelligence development. The contracts aim to help traders, AI companies and cloud providers manage price volatility in GPU rental rates.
americanbanker.comfinance54 days ago
Senate Banking Committee Advances Crypto Regulatory Bill Amid Union and Banking Opposition
The AFL-CIO, SEIU, AFT, NEA and AFSCME sent a letter and email to senators warning that the legislation could jeopardize workers' retirement accounts. The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote on the bill Thursday even as final legislative text remained unreleased Monday…
CoinDeskfinance54 days ago
Bitcoin Surges to $82,400 Before Modest Pullback as CME Futures Open
Bitcoin surged from $80,670 at 23:00 UTC Sunday to $82,400 within an hour on May 11, 2026, before trading narrowly beneath $81,000 as futures reopened. The move coincided with geopolitical tensions after President Donald Trump called Iran's response to a peace proposal 'totally u…
CoinDeskfinance56 days ago
CME Group Plans to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures on June 1
The contracts will reference the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index, allowing traders to bet on or hedge bitcoin's expected price swings over the next four weeks. The move builds on CME's bitcoin futures launched in December 2017 and follows the January 2024 debut of 11 spot bitcoin…
insidermonkey.comworld59 days ago
CME Group Launches New U.S. Overnight Funding Benchmark
CME Group introduced a new benchmark rate on Wednesday linked to overnight funding costs in the U.S. The launch expands the exchange operator's suite of global risk-free rates. The move comes as financial markets continue to adopt alternatives to traditional interbank offered rat…
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Markets Increase Odds of Federal Reserve Rate Cut Amid Iran Ceasefire Reports
Financial markets shifted toward expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut this year following reports of an Iran ceasefire. Odds for a reduction rose to about 43% on Wednesday morning, per CME Group data. The development reflects investor reactions to reduced geopoliti…
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Market Odds for Federal Reserve Rate Cut Rise to 43% Amid Iran Ceasefire Report
Odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut this year increased to about 43% on Wednesday morning, according to CME Group data. This shift occurred following reports of a ceasefire in Iran. The development reflects changing market expectations for monetary policy.