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CME Group’s crypto market indices go live Aug. 31 — but won’t settle contracts

The Cryptonomist·August 21, 2026·1 min read
CME Group’s crypto market indices go live Aug. 31 — but won’t settle contracts

CME Group will launch a new pair of crypto market indices on August 31, 2026, providing real-time price tracking for digital assets. The Chicago-based exchange operator's move into crypto benchmarking aims to give traders and institutions clearer market insights. The indices will not settle contracts, focusing instead on structured price data for the crypto space.

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