CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, has launched CFTC-regulated options on Solana and XRP futures, expanding institutional access to crypto derivatives trading.

The new products provide physically settled contracts that enhance risk management tools for institutional traders.

Solana, a blockchain network focused on high-speed transactions, joins XRP, a cryptocurrency tied to cross-border payments, as the latest digital assets available for regulated options trading on major exchanges.

The launch marks another step toward broader crypto adoption in compliant institutional environments, as trading firms seek hedging strategies amid evolving blockchain applications.