The CFTC just approved crypto perpetual futures — a move that’s ignited a legal showdown with the CME, which argues these contracts don’t meet the legal definition of futures. This clash reflects a broader battle between traditional market giants trying to preserve their turf and regulators embracing innovation. With the CFTC’s lone chairman pushing for rapid, case-by-case approvals — one platform hit $1 billion in volume in just a week — the outcome could reshape U.S. derivatives regulation, determining whether the market evolves or gets locked into old guard control.

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