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Regulatory & Enforcement

Hyperliquid Policy Center files brief backing CFTC against CME in perp futures lawsuit

The Block · Sep 9, 2026 12:17 PM EDT

The Hyperliquid Policy Center submitted an amicus brief urging a federal court to dismiss CME Group's lawsuit against the CFTC, which centers on whether the CFTC has authority to regulate perpetual futures traded on decentralized platforms. CME argues the CFTC overstepped; Hyperliquid argues CME is using litigation to protect incumbents from competition.

For Armada's crypto repo desk, HYPE is a listed collateral asset, and the token's valuation and institutional perception are directly tied to Hyperliquid's platform legitimacy. A ruling that constrains CFTC oversight of perp platforms could increase regulatory uncertainty around Hyperliquid's operations, affecting HYPE liquidity, counterparty willingness to accept it as collateral, and the haircut assumptions embedded in Armada's current LTV framework.

Suggested action Reassess HYPE collateral risk rating in light of ongoing CFTC-CME perp futures jurisdictional dispute.
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