In its October 16, 2026 filing, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission argued that CME Group lacks legal standing because it failed to plausibly allege actual or imminent financial injury from competitor perpetual futures.

How governments worldwide set rules for digital assets through legislation, agency rulemaking, licensing regimes and court fights.

Futures, options, and perpetual swaps tied to digital-asset prices, letting traders hedge or lever positions and often dwarfing spot volumes.

Court decisions that shape digital-asset law, from Ripple and Coinbase rulings on securities status to criminal verdicts against exchange founders.