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CFTC Considers AI Compute Futures as ICE, CME Eye New Market

Wednesday, August 19, 2026


The Commodity Futures Trading Commission requested public comment on potential futures contracts for artificial intelligence computing power. Intercontinental Exchange and CME Group are among exchanges considering new markets for compute capacity. The CFTC's request follows increased industry interest in treating computing resources as a tradable commodity.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/cftc-considers-ai-compute-futures-as-ice-cme-eye-new-market

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