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SEC to review Nasdaq bitcoin options approval after CME challenge

1 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

1 August 2026

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regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 1 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The SEC has paused Nasdaq's approval of cash-settled bitcoin options following a legal challenge from CME Group, which argues these options fall under CFTC jurisdiction since bitcoin is a commodity. The SEC is reviewing the dispute, inviting public comments until August 24, with the approval currently suspended.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 1 Aug 2026 and 2 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a regulatory tug-of-war that could reshape which rules govern bitcoin options trading. This window lets you evaluate if realigning with the CFTC or redesigning your product to fit SEC rules protects your market access.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 1 Aug 2026 · latest 2 Aug 2026

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