CME Group launches UNI futures, first DeFi token on regulated venue
- —Trading began Monday, October 19, after regulatory approval
- —Two contract sizes: 10,000 UNI standard and 1,000 UNI micro
- —Cash settlement against the CME CF Uniswap-Dollar rate via CME Globex
- —UNI consolidates around $7.30–$7.50 ahead of the launch
Why it matters: Regulated futures give institutions hedging and short tools on a DeFi token without custody, opening Wall Street access to the sector.
Source: Crypto Economy