CME Group plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of crypto perpetual futures, arguing Dodd-Frank classifies them as swaps. CEO Terrence Duffy disclosed the plan on CNBC on June 17, 2026.

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of Kalshi's bitcoin perpetual futures contract, citing legal and investor protection

Outgoing CME CEO Terrence Duffy said that the exchange operator will sue the CFTC over the agency’s decision to approve perpetual futures.