CME Group Expands Crypto Futures With Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar
CME Group to Launch Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar Futures as It Expands Crypto Derivatives Lineup
CME Group said it plans to launch new cryptocurrency futures tied to Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (Lumens) on February 9, pending regulatory review, according to a PRNewswire release dated Jan. 15, 2026.
The planned listings would add three additional tokens to CME’s regulated crypto derivatives offering, a suite of products that allows institutions and other market participants to gain exposure to crypto assets through futures contracts rather than directly holding the underlying tokens.
Futures are standardized, exchange-traded derivatives that track an asset’s price. They are commonly used for hedging, managing risk, and gaining exposure within established market infrastructure. CME’s announcement underscores how regulated venues continue to broaden the range of crypto-linked products available to market participants.
The launch is subject to regulatory review, meaning the products are not yet available for trading until the relevant process is completed.
- What’s new: Planned futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar
- When: February 9, pending regulatory review
- Why it matters: Expands CME Group’s regulated crypto derivatives lineup
