[IMPORTANT: CME Introduces $XRP Futures, Highlighting Mainstream Acceptance of Utility Tokens]

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) announced plans to launch $XRP futures, making $XRP the third major digital asset to receive futures offerings on the platform, alongside $BTC and $ETH. Industry leaders, including Ripple CEO @bgarlinghouse, have called the move a watershed moment that validates $XRP as a mature investment asset. The launch is expected to improve liquidity, price discovery, and hedging opportunities for institutional investors, while potentially paving the way for XRP-linked ETFs.