On January 16, CME launched spot-quoted XRP (QXRP) and Solana (QSOL) futures, with round-the-clock digital options and futures services to follow. The derivatives exchange aims to introduce regulated futures for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM), along with micro versions, on February 9, 2026, subject to regulatory clearance. This expansion reflects CME’s strategy to diversify its crypto offerings and attract broader institutional participation.