CME accuses CFTC of bypassing Congress in perpetuals dispute
CME accuses CFTC of bypassing Congress in perpetuals dispute
CME has sued the CFTC, arguing crypto perpetual futures should be regulated as swaps under Dodd-Frank.The exchange claims the regulator bypassed congressional requirements when approving Kalshi’s perpetual contracts.Legal experts say the CFTC may have authority to classify novel products, creating uncertainty around CME’s case.