CME argues that because bitcoin is a commodity, options tied to its value fall under CFTC jurisdiction, not the SEC's authority. The SEC has frozen Nasdaq's approval of QBTC bitcoin options to reconsider the decision following a legal challenge from CME Group. CME argues that because bitcoin is a commodity, options tied to its value fall under the CFTC’s jurisdiction, not the SEC’s. The approval remains suspended while the SEC reviews the dispute, with interested parties invited to su…
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