CFTC May Block CME 24/7 Oil Contract Plans Over Volatility Concerns
The CFTC signaled it may block CME's plans for 24/7 oil futures contracts, citing concerns that around-the-clock trading could worsen market volatility. The regulatory position has implications for CME's broader 24/7 Bitcoin futures product launched earlier in June.
CFTC flagged as potentially blocking CME's 24/7 oil contract plans citing volatility risk; regulatory read-through for always-on futures markets.
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