CME Validates Hedera’s Enterprise Utility With Regulated Pricing Feed

CME Group will launch regulated HBAR pricing feeds, including daily reference rates and a real-time index, expanding institutional access for Hedera without derivatives. The move, effective December 29, signals greater regulatory alignment and standardized data for HBAR, even as the price fell 5.3% and 24-hour volume rose 21% to $136.6 million. Hedera's market cap sits near $4.82 billion with 42.47 billion circulating out of 50 billion total, highlighting increased institutional visibility despite short-term pressure.