CME Group hits CFTC roadblock as 24/7 crude futures face delay

CFTC delays CME Group's 24/7 crude oil futures launch as the exchange awaits approval to roll out Treasury Link in Q4 2026.

• The CFTC has delayed CME Group's planned 24/7 crude oil futures launch due to legal and market concerns, requiring further regulatory review.
• CME Group's self-certification filing for the continuous futures trading product has been paused, highlighting a disagreement with the CFTC's approach to 24/7 trading.
• Despite this setback, CME Group still plans to launch its Treasury Link product in Q4 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Asset types, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Enforcement actions litigation, Commodity

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