GEPSMAN MARTIN J sold $121K of CME

CME Group declared a fourth-quarter dividend of USD 1.30 per share. The dividend is payable on December 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 11, 2026, according to the company.

Cboe and Citadel Securities sued the CFTC to block stock perpetual futures, hours after the regulator approved them. The lawsuit aims to prevent US exchanges from offering these products, which are popular on Hyperliquid's platform. Hyperliquid's HYPE token saw volatility but remains up 2.8% in 24 hours. The outcome could impact Hyperliquid's US market expansion and competitors like Coinbase and Kalshi.

ICE and Trade[XYZ] will bring perpetual futures markets onshore in the U.S., with ICE as the exclusive operator. The contracts will cover crypto, equities, indices, commodities, and forex. ICE is also investing in Trade[XYZ]. CME Group sued the CFTC over the classification of perpetual futures as swaps, which could impact ICE's plans. CME CEO Terry Duffy stated that if the court rules perpetuals are futures, CME will comply, but he disagrees with that classification.

The CFTC will host a roundtable on December 15 to discuss 24/7 trading in US derivatives markets. CME Group has already implemented 24/7 trading for crypto futures, while its attempt to do the same for oil futures was stayed by the CFTC. Chairman Michael Selig emphasizes a nuanced approach, with crypto and precious metals seen as more suitable for continuous trading than energy or agricultural products.

CME Group reported a record $9.2 billion in Brazilian real futures contracts traded following Brazil's election, 11 times the year-to-date average. Paul Houston, Global Head of FX Products, noted clients used the platform to manage risk outside Brazilian trading hours. The company offers derivatives across various asset classes.

CME Group (CME) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.74B (+13%), net income of $1.04B, and diluted EPS of $2.89 (+16%). The company launched Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures on Oct 19, 2026, and noted record average daily volume. Crypto revenue is embedded within broader market activities. CME also highlighted regional copper pricing divergences and 24/7 crypto trading volumes.