⚡️ CME Group partners with Google Cloud to launch 'tokenized cash' in 2026!
The world's largest regulated derivatives marketplace CME Group is stepping into a new height of blockchain integration. The CEO of the trading platform, Terrence Duffy, confirmed that a 'native token' for institutional participants is in development.
Key points:
🔹 Asset attributes: It is currently unclear whether it will be an independent asset or a collateralized settlement mechanism similar to JPMorgan's JPM Coin.
🔹 Technological support: It will collaborate with Google Cloud to develop a decentralized network aimed at simplifying interactions among industry participants.
🔹 Regulatory compliance: This move responds to the CFTC's pilot program that allows the use of digital assets such as BTC, ETH, and USDC as collateral in the derivatives market.
🔹 Risk control: CME emphasizes prioritizing the assets of systemically important financial institutions and rejecting instruments from low-rated banks to ensure business safety.
What does this mean for the market?
The release in 2026 will accelerate the entry of crypto assets into traditional areas like repo trading and securities lending. Coupled with CME's earlier announcement of starting 24/7 trading of crypto products in early 2026, the boundaries between traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly blurred.
📈 CME Group is clearly committed to becoming a bridge for institutional investors entering the DeFi world.
Are you looking forward to the 'CME Coin'? Let's discuss its impact on Bitcoin prices in the comments! 👇
