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CME Group to Launch XRP Futures Trading in May 2025**

CME Group, a leading global derivatives marketplace, is set to launch XRP futures trading on May 19, 2025. This move expands the company's cryptocurrency derivatives offerings, which already include Bitcoin and Ethereum futures.

The XRP futures contracts will come in two sizes: a micro contract of 2,500 XRP and a larger contract of 50,000 XRP. Both contracts will be cash-settled based on the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, calculated at 4:00 p.m. London time. This provides a secure and standardized way for investors to gain exposure to XRP’s price movements without owning the underlying asset.

This expansion comes at a time of significant growth in CME's crypto futures market, with trading volumes surging by 141% year-over-year in Q1 2025. The new XRP futures will be available to retail investors via platforms like Robinhood, further democratizing access to cryptocurrency derivatives.

CME's move to introduce XRP futures signals a continued institutional interest in digital assets and offers both institutional and retail investors new avenues for managing risk and participating in the evolving crypto market. This aligns with projects like CheckDot, which aims to provide transparency and security within the growing world of decentralized finance.

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