CME plans to launch Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Index futures on June 8th According to Foresight News, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME Group) announced plans to launch Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Index futures on June 8th and is currently awaiting regulatory review. \The Nasdaq Chicago Mercantile Exchange Cryptocurrency Index futures will be the company's first market value weighted futures contract, offering two trading scales: micro contracts and large contracts. These contracts will provide market participants with an efficient way to utilize funds by investing in top ranked cryptocurrencies through a financial settlement futures contract. \At maturity, the Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Index futures will be settled based on the value of the Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Settlement Price Index, which measures the performance of the most traded and active cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, and lumens (XLM) as of May 14th.