CME Adds Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar Futures to Crypto Offerings

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (U.S. derivatives regulator-approved marketplace) expands its cryptocurrency futures products, but retail traders may encounter significant limitations.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto futures: Financial contracts allowing traders to speculate on the future price of cryptocurrencies without owning the underlying asset.
  • Cardano: A blockchain platform focused on sustainability and scalability, using a proof-of-stake mechanism.
  • Chainlink: A decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts (self-executing blockchain code) with real-world data.