CME Group has added two new crypto futures contracts, extending its product suite beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP. The move reinforces CME's role as a primary institutional hub for traded crypto derivatives.
CME Group will list futures contracts for Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) beginning in early May, and its shares closed at $308.57, up 1.13% after a late-session surge.
CME Group has included XRP alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum in its latest SEC filing, expanding its regulated crypto derivatives lineup. The filing could be a step toward XRP futures or options if regulatory and internal approvals follow.
Bank of Montreal announced a partnership with CME Group and Google Cloud to roll out tokenized cash services aimed at supporting real-time payments as markets shift toward 24/7 trading. The move targets faster settlement and improved liquidity management for institutional clients.
CME Group CEO says the exchange is exploring a native “CME Coin” as part of a broader push into tokenized collateral. The firm is also working with Google on a tokenized cash solution expected to launch later this year.
Nasdaq has revamped and rebranded the Nasdaq Crypto™ Index as the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index in partnership with CME Group, positioning it as a core benchmark for regulated crypto investment products. The move targets ETFs, structured funds, and other institutional-grade vehicles.
CME Group will launch real-time and reference pricing indices for Hedera’s HBAR on December 29, expanding regulated crypto market data coverage. The indexes aim to improve price discovery and support greater institutional access to HBAR markets.