CME Group launched 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options, extending regulated digital asset derivatives access through weekends and other previously closed periods. In the first weekend, more than 7,200 contracts worth about $50 million were traded, updating the earlier figure of roughly 8 billion yen. CME also launched Bitcoin volatility futures. Tim McCourt said the expansion was designed to meet demand for continuous weekend liquidity, reflecting the around-the-clock nature of crypto markets and growing interest in regulated trading venues.