In brief
- CME Group is considering launching its own coin on a decentralized network.
- The exchange plans to move all crypto products to 24/7 trading in early 2026, pending regulatory approval.
- Crypto trading volumes hit records in 2025, with Q4 daily volume up 92% to over $13 billion.
CME Group, owner of the world’s largest derivatives exchange operator by trading volume, said it’s actively considering launching its own coin and moving all of its crypto products to 24/7 trading during its Q4 earnings call on Wednesday.
CME Group Chairman and CEO Terrence Duffy was responding to a question from Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys about the factors at play in allowing traders to use stablecoins, tokenized deposit tokens, or tokenized…
