CME Group plans to launch around-the-clock trading for its bitcoin and ether futures and options in early 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Two members of Sweden’s Sweden Democrat party have submitted a motion to explore whether the country should create a national bitcoin reserve.

Thailand’s securities regulator plans to broaden the scope of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) beyond bitcoin, according to a Bloomberg report published Thursday.

Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:

• CME Group Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading to Match Market’s Always-On Nature
• Swedish Lawmakers Push for Study on Creating National Bitcoin Reserve
• Thailand Plans to Expand Crypto ETF Offerings Beyond Bitcoin, Regulator Says

CME Group Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading to Match Market’s Always-On Nature

CME Group plans to launch around-the-clock trading for its bitcoin and ether futures and options in early 2026, pending regulatory approval.

The move would eliminate overnight and weekend trading breaks, bringing CME’s crypto products in line with the always-on nature of cryptocurrencies.

Trading will be available through the CME Globex platform, with only a short weekly maintenance window. Trades made on weekends and holidays will still settle on the next business day.

CME’s crypto derivatives are a major venue for institutional investors. As of now, it leads in open interest for bitcoin and ether futures, with $16.8 billion and $9.8 billion in outstanding contracts, according to CoinGlass.

Swedish Lawmakers Push for Study on Creating National Bitcoin Reserve

Two members of Sweden’s Sweden Democrat party have submitted a motion to explore whether the country should create a national bitcoin reserve.

Filed on Oct. 1, the proposal by Dennis Dioukarev and David Perez calls for a government study into how such a reserve might work, and which agency would manage it. It also seeks confirmation that Sweden won't redefine legal tender or introduce a central bank digital currency.

The lawmakers argue that bitcoin, like gold, could serve as a hedge against inflation and a way to diversify national reserves. Other countries like El Salvador and Bhutan already hold bitcoin as part of their national strategy.

Thailand Plans to Expand Crypto ETF Offerings Beyond Bitcoin, Regulator Says

Thailand’s securities regulator plans to broaden the scope of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) beyond bitcoin, according to a Bloomberg report published Thursday.

Pornanong Budsaratragoon, secretary-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said the agency will allow local mutual funds and institutional players to issue crypto ETFs, including products tied to baskets of digital assets.

The move is part of a wider effort to attract younger investors who want crypto exposure as part of a diversified portfolio. It also follows Thailand’s ongoing exploration of digital finance tools, including “G-Tokens,” a tokenized version of government bonds.

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