CME Group introduced two new multi-asset cryptocurrency benchmarks: the CME CF Emerging Crypto Index, which tracks 10 major tokens excluding Bitcoin and Ether, and the CME CF Crypto Market Index, which includes Bitcoin and Ether alongside 10 other large-cap cryptocurrencies. Both indexes use free float market cap weighting, update in real-time every second, and are reviewed biannually. These benchmarks are designed for investment funds and derivatives, expanding CME's regulated crypto product offerings and providing new tools for tracking and trading diversified crypto assets beyond the two largest coins.
On October 28, the total value of crypto assets fell 2.15% to $2.72 trillion, even as Bitcoin and five other large tokens, including Ether, XRP, BNB, Solana, and Dogecoin, posted gains. Bitcoin rose 0.68% to $80,738, while Ether increased 0.48% to $2...
Binance Coin (BNB) rebounded about 40% in Q3 2026 and is forecasted by AI platforms ChatGPT and Gemini to continue its upward trend, targeting an average price of $830 by December 31. Currently trading around $748.60, this implies a potential 10.87% ...
Circle plans to expand its USDC stablecoin into about 40 emerging and developing markets, driven by growing demand in regions like Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. This move follows Circle's $400 million acquisition of Taza...
On October 27, 2026, Zcash (ZEC) was the only altcoin spot ETF to record net inflows, attracting fresh capital amid mixed flows in the altcoin ETF market. Solana (SOL) spot ETFs experienced $19.16 million in net outflows, continuing withdrawals for a...
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell by 2.51% to $2.71 trillion on Oct. 27 despite Bitcoin and four of five major tokens posting gains. Bitcoin traded slightly up at $80,306, making up 59.4% of the market cap, while Ether and XRP also ...
