[CME Group Launches 24/7 Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading, First Weekend Volume Around $50 Million] According to official reports, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME Group) has officially launched 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options. Over the first weekend, a total of more than 7,200 contracts were traded, with a notional value of approximately $50 million. Bitcoin Volatility Futures have also been launched simultaneously. Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity, FX, and Alternative Products at CME Group, stated that this move addresses client demand for continuous weekend liquidity and bridges the gap between traditional regulated venues and the 24/7 nature of cryptocurrencies.