CME team to launch ADA, LINK and XLM futures as part of crypto expansion

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CME Group launches futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK) and Stellar (XLM). The move is part of CME's continued expansion into crypto derivatives.

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Top global derivatives exchange CME Group plans to release futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK) and Stellar (XLM) on February 9, according to a Thursday press release.

Pending regulatory approval, the expansion will include both small- and regular-sized contracts.

The Chicago-based exchange operator has steadily grown its digital asset product lineup in recent years. CME first introduced Bitcoin futures in 2018. In December 2017, followed by February 2021 led to Ether futures.

CME's crypto product suite also features XRP and Solana. Late last year, it added options for both XRP and Solana, allowing for more complex hedging methods.

This move addresses the growing regulatory crypto future needs from retail and institutional investors and reflects the growing acceptance and integration of digital assets into business portfolios.