CME Trading Halt Sparks Public Outcry: Technical Glitch Impacts Markets

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) experienced an unprecedented trading halt on November 28, 2025, due to technical issues at a data center. The outage, affecting major futures contracts like WTI crude oil and the S&P 500, caused significant market disruption. While the incident did not directly impact cryptocurrency transactions, analysts have highlighted the potential vulnerabilities in financial infrastructure.