CME launches XRP futures as Ripple pushes for U.S. crypto leadership post-SEC victory

24-5-2025 – The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has launched XRP futures, marking a significant milestone as the first regulated altcoin futures to follow in the footsteps of Bitcoin and Ethereum. This development, heralded by Ripple’s chief executive, Brad Garlinghouse, signals a burgeoning institutional appetite for XRP, potentially reshaping its market stature. Garlinghouse has publicly appealed [. source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/cme-launches-xrp-futures-as-ripple-pushes-for-u-s-crypto-leadership-post-sec-victory/