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Perpetual futures (perps), 24/7-traded derivatives, are growing rapidly, raising concerns among traditional exchanges like CME Group and Cboe. President Trump's comments hint at potential CFTC regulation for Hyperliquid, a decentralized perp trading platform. Perps track various assets, offer high leverage, and threaten traditional exchanges' revenue streams. Hyperliquid's HYPE token has surged 196% this year, and major players are preparing for related derivatives. CME's CEO Terry Duffy has cri

Cboe Global Markets raised its quarterly dividend by 20% and increased its 2026 revenue growth target. It expanded its clearing service to include fixed-income instruments and launched new prediction markets. Analysts expect Q3 2026 earnings of $3.37, up 26.22% YoY, with a consensus price target of $313.13.

The CFTC's new Innovation Advisory Committee, chaired by Walt Lukken, held its first meeting with 40+ members, including CEOs from Coinbase, CME, Kalshi, and other crypto and traditional market firms. The agenda covered crypto regulation, AI in finance, and prediction markets. The CFTC has a track record in crypto regulation, including approving bitcoin perpetual futures contracts. The meeting follows a White House event where President Trump discussed crypto regulation with industry executives.

President Trump hinted at regulating Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange owned by Hyperliquid Strategies (PURR). Shares surged 30%, bringing YTD gains to 163%. HYPE token rose 18%. Cboe, Miami International, and CME Group shares dropped. Options volume spiked, with heavy call buying. Hyperliquid's CEO confirmed regulatory discussions with the CFTC. Bitcoin-related ETFs also saw increased trading.

Cboe BZX filed with the SEC to approve two Volatility Shares ETFs seeking 3x the daily performance of CME Bitcoin and Ether futures, structured as commodity pools under CFTC oversight. The SEC notice starts a review, with no tickers, fees, or launch date set. The funds would roll futures and use daily compounding, so returns may diverge from spot.

Cboe BZX Exchange filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to list 3x leveraged ETFs tied to bitcoin, ether, gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas. The funds would target three times daily commodity performance using CME/COMEX futures and cash collateral. The exchange says they need special approval because they fall outside generic leveraged-product standards.

Cboe Global Markets’ board approved a 19% quarterly dividend increase to 86 cents per share from 72 cents. The company says the Aug. 13 close of $293.08 implies a 0.9% yield. Dividend growth is described as 16 straight years. The board also authorized additional share repurchases.

July FX volumes rose year over year across institutional venues. CLS reported average daily submitted volume of $2.658 trillion, up 14.7% from July 2025. Cboe FX spot ADV rose 24.6% to $56.8 billion, and CME FX futures and options ADV increased 8.6% to 811,190 contracts. The article notes different measurement units and no uninterrupted acceleration.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) said its board declared a higher quarterly cash dividend of $0.86 per share for Q3 2026, up 19% from $0.72 in the prior quarter. The dividend is payable Sept. 15, 2026, to holders of record Aug. 31, 2026, marking the 16th straight year of increases.

Crypto prediction markets are expanding as spot crypto trading weakens. In March, notional prediction-market volume hit $23.7B, up over 10-fold year over year, according to Dune Analytics. Binance launched prediction trading April 9 via Predict.fun on BNB Chain. Coinbase, Robinhood, and Crypto.com also expanded. ICE invested $600M in Polymarket.