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CME Group launches Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures trading

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:54:51 -0400

CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) announced on Oct. 20, 2026, that FalconX and GSR executed the first block trade in its new Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures contracts.

The two new contracts expand CME Group's single-asset cryptocurrency product suite, which already includes Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche, and Sui futures.

Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group, said the new futures are intended to give clients "more versatility to manage cryptocurrency risk and exposure" through its marketplace.

Griffin Sears, Head of Derivatives at FalconX, said in a statement that institutional demand is "moving beyond the largest

CME Group Announces First Trade for Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:52:00 -0400

CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that FalconX and GSR have executed the first block trade in its new Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures.

"With trading now underway in our Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures, we are providing clients with more versatility to manage cryptocurrency risk and exposure through

CME Group Announces First Trade for Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:52:00 -0400

"With trading now underway in our Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures, we are providing clients with more versatility to manage cryptocurrency risk and exposure through

CME Group Expands Dairy Business with New European Futures and Options

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch new European dairy futures and options contracts before the end of 2026, pending all regulatory reviews.

The company will introduce new futures and options contracts for European Skimmed Milk Powder, European Butter, European Whey Powder and European Liquid Milk as a first

CME Group Expands Dairy Business with New European Futures and Options

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The company will introduce new futures and options contracts for European Skimmed Milk Powder, European Butter, European Whey Powder and European Liquid Milk as a first

CME Group plans tungsten futures launch for early 2027

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:02:09 -0400

CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) announced plans to launch tungsten futures contracts, with trading set to begin by early Q1 2027, pending regulatory review. The contract will be listed on COMEX.

The contract will be financially settled using the Fastmarkets assessment for tungsten APT (Ammonium Paratungstate) on a duty unpaid basis, CIF Rotterdam and Baltimore.

The global tungsten market has annual production of between 85,000 and 95,000 metric tons and is valued at over $20 billion based on current spot prices. Tungsten has been designated a critical mineral by the U.S., the European Union, Japan, India, and other governments. The metal currently has

CME Group to Launch Tungsten Futures to Meet Rising Demand for Critical Minerals

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will launch Tungsten futures to meet rising demand for its metals complex, which registered record volume this year. Trading will start by early Q1 2027, pending all relevant regulatory reviews.

With annual production between 85,000 and 95,000 metric tons, the global tungsten market is worth over $20

CME Group to Launch Tungsten Futures to Meet Rising Demand for Critical Minerals

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

With annual production between 85,000 and 95,000 metric tons, the global tungsten market is worth over $20

CME Group (CME) PT Raised to $315 at Wells Fargo

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:38:37 -0400

Wells Fargo analyst Daniel Welden raised the price target on CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) to $315.00 (from $301.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

CME Group corn futures hit record daily volume after USDA report

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:37:50 -0400

CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) reported that its corn futures reached a new daily volume record of 1,206,376 contracts on October 9, surpassing the previous record of 1,128,597 contracts set on March 29, 2019.

The surge followed a U.S. Department of Agriculture report that showed corn ending stocks, yields, and production all came in above market expectations, according to the company's statement.

"Following last week's surprise USDA report, market participants turned to our Corn futures to quickly adjust positions and manage price risk," said John Ricci, Global Head of Agricultural Products at CME Group. "The market had priced in lower yields after a

CME Group's Corn Futures Set New Daily Volume Record After USDA Raised Outlook

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:36:00 -0400

CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Corn futures reached a new daily volume record of 1,206,376 contracts on October 9, surpassing the previous record of 1,128,597 contracts traded on March 29, 2019.

"Following last week's surprise USDA report, market participants turned to our Corn futures to quickly adjust positions

CME Group's Corn Futures Set New Daily Volume Record After USDA Raised Outlook

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:36:00 -0400

"Following last week's surprise USDA report, market participants turned to our Corn futures to quickly adjust positions

CME Group hits cloud migration milestones ahead of schedule

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:03:20 -0400

CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) said it has completed initial performance testing for CME Globex in the cloud and announced several milestones in its ongoing market migration, according to a press release dated Oct. 12, 2026.

The Aurora Cloud Region and co-location facility, which will host Google Cloud's specialized trading platform, is being constructed ahead of schedule and is targeted to be available for client testing in mid-2027. A Dallas disaster recovery facility has been open for testing since June 2026.

CME Group said livestock market migration to the cloud will take place out of the Aurora Cloud Region in late 2027, eliminating

CME Group Announces Cloud Migration Milestones

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:02:00 -0400

CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it has completed initial performance testing for CME Globex in the cloud, reaching new milestones in the ongoing migration of its markets, including:

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CME Group Announces Cloud Migration Milestones

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:02:00 -0400

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CME Group (CME) PT Raised to $337 at Morgan Stanley

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:55:42 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys raised the price target on CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) to $337.00 (from $330.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

CME Group to launch baseball futures contracts on October 12

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:36:03 -0400

CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) announced plans to launch baseball futures contracts on October 12, pending regulatory review, according to a press release from the Chicago-based derivatives exchange.

The contracts will be based on CME FutureSports Performance Indexes (CME FSPI), which track statistics for 30 professional baseball teams. The launch will begin with the 2026 Postseason, covering the four clubs in the League Championship Series.

Two contract sizes will be available: standard contracts valued at 10x the underlying CME FSPI MLB indexes, and micro-sized contracts valued at 1/10 of those indexes. Trading will be available around the clock on the regulated exchange with

CME Group to Launch World's First Baseball Futures on October 12

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:35:00 -0400

New contracts will be based on CME FutureSports Performance Indexes tracking Official League Data

CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group,

CME Group to Launch World's First Baseball Futures on October 12

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:35:00 -0400

New contracts will be based on CME FutureSports Performance Indexes tracking Official League Data

CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group,

CME Group international daily volume rises 22% to 9M contracts in Q3

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:01:42 -0400

CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) reported international average daily volume (ADV) of 9 million contracts in the third quarter of 2026, a 22% increase from the same period a year earlier, according to a press release from the company.

The growth was driven by Energy products, up 40%, Agricultural products, up 28%, and Equity Index products, up 24%. All regions posted gains of at least 20% in the quarter.

EMEA ADV rose 20% to 6.5 million contracts, with Energy up 33%, Agricultural up 28%, and Equity Index up 20%. APAC ADV climbed 28% to 2.1 million contracts, led by Energy up 68%, Equity

CME Group's International Average Daily Volume Rises 22% to 9 Million Contracts in Q3 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:11:00 -0400

LONDON and SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it achieved international average daily volume (ADV) of 9 million contracts in Q3 2026, up 22% from a year earlier.

Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this volume was driven largely by growth in Energy products, up 40%, Agricultural

CME Group's International Average Daily Volume Rises 22% to 9 Million Contracts in Q3 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:11:00 -0400

Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this volume was driven largely by growth in Energy products, up 40%, Agricultural

Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for perpetual WTI crude contract - Bloomberg

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:37:56 -0400

Investing.com -- Kalshi has filed a proposal with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to launch an oil-linked futures contract that never expires, according to reporting from Bloomberg, signaling a major move to broaden its energy derivative offerings. If approved, the contract tied to the West Texas Intermediate benchmark would mark the first crude-linked perpetual future to trade on a regulated U.S. exchange.

The application triggers a mandatory 45-day review window for the CFTC to approve or disallow the derivative. Unlike standard event contracts that exchanges can self-certify, perpetual futures face heightened regulatory scrutiny that requires formal commission oversight.

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Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for perpetual WTI crude contract - Bloomberg

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:37:56 -0400

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Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for perpetual WTI crude contract - Bloomberg

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:37:56 -0400

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