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Cryptocurrency News Articles
XRP Futures Launch on CME Group Marks Major Milestone
May 20, 2025 at 05:56 am
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has applauded the launch of regulated XRP futures on CME Group, calling it a pivotal moment for institutional adoption of the token.
The launch of regulated XRP futures on CME Group has been lauded by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse as a pivotal moment for institutional adoption of the token.
"The launch of regulated XRP Futures on @CMEGroup marks a key institutional milestone for XRP," Garlinghouse stated on X. He also noted that Hidden Road executed the first block trade at CME’s opening.
CME Officially Launches XRP Futures
Earlier today, CME Group confirmed that its long-awaited XRP futures contracts—both standard and micro versions—are now live. This launch gives institutional traders a way to gain exposure to XRP without having to hold the token.
The product has been in high demand, with months of anticipation building around its debut. Now, XRP joins Bitcoin and Ethereum on CME’s list of regulated crypto futures.
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Institutional Access Without Direct Ownership
XRP futures allow outright trading, enabling investors to buy or sell contracts based on XRP’s price without needing to own the actual asset. This lowers risk and increases access for major financial players.
With this launch, XRP takes a big step toward mainstream recognition in regulated markets.
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- Managing Insider Risk Is Critical: Coinbase's Recent Extortion Scheme Targeting Its Support Agents Shows Why
- May 20, 2025 at 10:40 am
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- After Hitting a Local High of $0.3344 a Week Ago, Stellar [XLM] Has Traded Within a Descending Channel.
- May 20, 2025 at 10:35 am
- Since hitting a local high of $0.3344 a week ago, Stellar [XLM] has traded within a descending channel. Over the past week, XLM has declined to hit a local high of $0.276.
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- US Senate votes to advance a key stablecoin-regulating bill after blocking an attempt to move the bill forward earlier in May over concerns about President Donald Trump's sprawling crypto empire.
- May 20, 2025 at 10:30 am
- A key procedural vote on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, passed in a 66-32 vote on May 20.
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- U.S. Senate Votes to Begin Debate on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act
- May 20, 2025 at 10:25 am
- The U.S. Senate voted late Monday to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act
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![After Hitting a Local High of $0.3344 a Week Ago, Stellar [XLM] Has Traded Within a Descending Channel.](/uploads/2025/05/20/cryptocurrencies-news/articles/hitting-local-week-ago-stellar-xlm-traded-descending-channel/682be6f7125f6_image_500_300.webp "After Hitting a Local High of $0.3344 a Week Ago, Stellar [XLM] Has Traded Within a Descending Channel.")
