Critical Updates

CME Globex on Google Cloud

New technical content is now available for the planned Globex migration to Google Cloud, including the detailed scope for the Preview phase in 2026.

CME Group and Google Cloud announced a new private Google Cloud Chicago region and co-location facility for CME Group listed derivative markets.

Additional information will be published regularly and announced via the CME Globex Notices.

Position Reporting Under CFTC Part 17

On April 30, 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") approved final rules to amend its Large Trading Reporting Regulations for Futures and Options. The amendments were made to modernize CFTC's Large Trader Reporting process and align it with other reporting structures outlined in CFTC regulations.

Since October 2024, CME Group has offered methods to retrieve its instrument listing containing the Unique Instrument Code (UIC) and other instrument data elements in compliance with the amended rule.

Starting March 10, 2025, CME Group began accepting test files in the new Position Message FIXML format via SFTP. For details regarding submitting the new FIXML Position Message, file management, field validations, and example scenarios, please refer to the information in CME Group Client Systems Wiki.

The Market Regulation Department will be publishing further guidance regarding Large Trader Reporting in subsequent Special Executive Reports as solutions become available.

CFTC's final rules became effective upon publication in the Federal Register on June 3, 2024. Reporting Firms must comply with the CFTC's final rules regarding Large Trader Reporting Requirements two years after publication in the Federal Register.

NewCertification Market Data Host IP Updates - This Week

Effective this Sunday, December 14 (trade date Monday, December 15), CME Group will update market data source/host IPs in Certification for channels 361 and 385 to support the NYMEX and COMEX Market Segment move. The Multicast/UDP IPs will remain the same.

Certification Market Data Host IP Update

The table below outlines the Certification environment MDP 3.0 host IP impacts:

Certification Market Data Host IP Update
Channel Name	Channel Number	Feed Type	Host	Current Host IPs	New Host IPs
COMEX Globex Options	361	Incremental	A Feed B Feed	69.50.112.14	69.50.112.26
NYMEX Globex Metals, Softs, and Alternative Market Options	385

New Market Data Multicast Group - Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, CME Group will launch a new market data multicast group to be used for a new CME Group futures product suite in the Equity Indices and Alternative Products asset class.

The new market data multicast group channel ID, along with additional details, will be announced in future CME Globex Notices.

Please review the updated client impact assessment for multicast IP and ports.

NewUpcoming Launch: New Market Data Channel 335 for Equity Index and Alternative Product Launch - H1 2026

To support the expansion of the Equity Index and Alternative Products asset class, CME Group will launch a new market data multicast group in the first half of 2026.

This new multicast group will utilize Channel ID 335.

While the product launch is scheduled for 2026, we are providing these network specifications now to allow clients ample time to proactively manage firewall policies and network configurations.

Resting Order Elimination: Equity Index Options Variable Tick Expansion - January 2026

Starting January 2026, CME Group will expand variable ticks from two levels to four levels for the following Equity Index options: Russell 2000, Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 options on CME Globex.

Please Note: To facilitate the change, customers are asked to cancel all Good Till Cancel (GTC) and Good Till Date (GTD) orders after the close on the Friday prior to the product’s corresponding production launch. After 16:00 Central Time on the Friday of the product’s corresponding production launch, all GT orders for these options will be cancelled or deleted by the CME Global Command Center (GCC).

Please review the client impact assessment for the list of products and corresponding launch schedules.

This change is currently available for customer testing in New Release.

UpdateiLink SBE Schema Update - January 25

† Denotes update to the article

To support upcoming CME Globex enhancements, the iLink SBE schema will be updated to version 9 starting Sunday, January 25, 2026. More information regarding these enhancements will be published in future CME Globex Notices.

The updated overview of iLink schema updates and launch schedule is now available, reflecting the NYMEX and COMEX Market Segment Product Migration.

In order to ease customer development efforts, the new SBE schema files will support Template Extension for iLink messages †sent from client systems to CME Globex until the end of day Friday, April 24. Client systems can send iLink messages using schema version 8 or 9; however CME Globex will only send messages using schema version 9.

Futures and Options on Futures - Production Rollout
DATE	MESSAGES FROM CLIENT	MESSAGES FROM CME GLOBEX
Currently	V8	V8
January 25 through February 22, 2026: Phased launch	V8 or V9 for market segments that support V9	V9 for market segments that support V9
February 22, 2026	V8 or V9 for all segments	V9 only
† April 24, 2026	V9 only	V9 only

The new version 9 schema is currently available in New Release for customer testing.

To support the new iLink schema rollout the CME SFTP site will be updated as follows:

PRODUCTION: /MSGW/PRODUCTION/TEMPLATES
SCHEMA VERSION	CURRENT STATE	January 25, 2026
V8	ilinkbinary.xml	iLinkbinary_v8.xml
V9	n/a	ilinkbinary.xml

iLink Messaging Enhancements - January 25

Starting Sunday, January 25, 2026 (trade date Monday, January 26), CME Group will implement iLink messaging changes as follows:

Tag 527-SecondaryExecID Enhancement

CME Globex will add a Trade Date prefix to tag 527-SecondaryExecID value on the following iLink Execution Report messages:

• iLink Execution Report - Trade Outright
• iLink Execution Report - Trade Spread
• iLink Execution Report - Trade Spread Leg
• iLink Execution Report - Trade Addendum Outright
• iLink Execution Report - Trade Addendum Spread
• iLink Execution Report - Trade Addendum Spread Leg

For example, a current tag 527 value of “476” for a trade date of 20260126 will become “20260126476”.

Tag 9703 - OriginalSecondaryExecutionID Enhancements

Tag 9703 - OriginalSecondaryExecutionID contains tag 527-SecondaryExecID value from the original trade. As part of tag 527 enhancement, the following changes will be reflected in tag 9703 within these iLink Trade Addendum Execution Reports:

• iLink Execution Report - Trade Addendum Outright
• iLink Execution Report - Trade Addendum Spread
• iLink Execution Report - Trade Addendum Spread Leg

Tag 9703 - OriginalSecondaryExecutionID Enhancements
Enhancements	Description
Trade Date Prefix	A Trade Date prefix will be added to tag 9703. For example, a current tag 9703 value of “476” for a trade date of 20260126 will become 20260126476
Trade Cancel Message Inclusion	Tag 9703 will be provided on both Trade Cancel and Trade Correction messages; currently, tag 9703 is only provided on Trade Correction messages

For all filled spread orders, clients can continue to use tag 527 and tag 9703 to link spread summary fill notice with each leg fill notice and trade addendum messages.

These changes are currently available in New Release for customer testing.

There are no iLink template updates for these changes. CME Group will launch these changes over four launch weekends, coinciding with the iLink schema update to version 9. Please review the schema version 9 client impact assessment for the complete launch schedule.

Network Connectivity Updates for Market Segment 74 - March 15

On Sunday, March 15, CME Group will update iLink, Drop Copy and MDP 3.0 Production network connectivity for Market Segment 74 (tag 1300-MarketSegmentID) to prepare for 24/7 trading.

Please review the client impact assessment for network connectivity information.

New Functionality

CVOL End-of-Day via REST API - Now Available

On Sunday, November 23, CME Group launched the new CME Volatility Index (CVOL) End-of-Day API. The CVOL End-of-Day API is a complementary REST implementation to retrieve CVOL end-of-day index levels and analytics. CVOL global volatility benchmark index family is derived from the world’s most actively traded options on futures, across major asset classes.

For more details, please see the CVOL End-of-Day API.

New Order Cross Enrichment - February 22

Starting Sunday, February 22 (trade date Monday, February 23), CME Group will implement the new order cross enrichment for select options products. With this enhancement, customers will have the choice to enable either Committed Cross (C-Cross) or RFQ+RFC Cross (R-Cross).

This functionality is subject to Rule 539 of all CME Group Exchanges. For guidance or more information, including the complete list of eligible products and associated crossing protocols, see the CME Group Market Regulation Advisory Notice (“MRAN”) regarding Rule 539: Pre-Execution Communications.

The new order cross enrichment will be available for the following products:

New Order Cross Enrichment
PRODUCT CLASS	Market Segment ID	Current Cross Type	New Cross Type
CME Agriculture Options	60	C-Cross only	C-Cross or R-Cross
CBOT Agriculture Options		C-Cross only	C-Cross or R-Cross
CME Dairy Options		R-Cross only	C-Cross or R-Cross
CME Interest Rate Options	50	C-Cross only	C-Cross or R-Cross
CBOT Treasury and Fed Fund Options	58	C-Cross only	C-Cross or R-Cross

More details on the new order cross enrichment and launch schedule are available in the client impact assessment.

This change is currently available for customer testing in New Release.

Product Launches

TAS on SOL Futures and Micro SOL Futures Contracts - This Week

Effective Sunday, December 14 (trade date Monday, December 15), pending completion of all regulatory review periods, TAS functionality on SOL futures and Micro SOL futures will be added to the front, second and third month contracts and be listed for trading on CME Globex and for submission for clearing via CME ClearPort.

TAS ON SOL FUTURES AND MICRO SOL FUTURES CONTRACTS
Product	MDP 3.0: tag 6937-Asset	ILINK/MDP 3.0 tag 1151 - Security Group	Included Spreads and Combos - Tag 762-SecuritySubType
TAS on SOL Futures	TSL	LT	EQ - Calendar
TAS on Micro SOL Futures	TMS	LT

These contracts are currently available for customer testing in New Release.

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of CME.

TAS on XRP Futures and Micro XRP Futures Contracts - This Week

Effective Sunday, December 14 (trade date Monday, December 15), and pending regulatory approval, TAS functionality on XRP futures and Micro XRP futures will be added for the front, second and third month contracts and listed for trading on CME Globex and for submission for clearing via CME Clearport.

TAS ON XRP FUTURES AND MICRO XRP FUTURES CONTRACTS
Product	MDP 3.0: tag 6937-Asset	MDP 3.0 tag 1151 - Security Group	Included Spreads and Combos - Tag 762- SecuritySubType
TAS on XRP Futures	TXP	XQ	EQ - Calendar
TAS on Micro XRP Futures	TMX	XQ

These spreads are currently available for customer testing in New Release.

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of CME.

Spot-Quoted Futures on SOL and XRP - This Week

Effective Sunday, December 14 (trade date Monday, December 15), and pending completion of all regulatory review periods, Spot-Quoted futures on SOL and XRP will be listed for trading on CME Globex.

Spot-Quoted Futures on SOL and XRP
PRODUCT	MDP 3.0: TAG 6937-ASSET	iLink/MDP 3.0 Tag 1151 - Security Group	MARKET DATA CHANNEL MDP 3.0 TAG 1180 - APPLID
Spot-Equivalent Priced SOL Futures	QSOL	D7	326
Spot-Quoted SOL Futures (Non-Tradable)	QOF	02 (Zero-Two)
Spot-Quoted SOL Futures Financing Calculation (Non-Tradable)	QOM	02 (Zero-Two)
Spot-Equivalent Priced XRP Futures	QXRP	D9
Spot-Quoted XRP Futures (Non-Tradable)	QXF	02 (Zero-Two)
Spot-Quoted XRP Futures Financing Calculation (Non-Tradable)	QXM	02 (Zero-Two)

These futures are currently available for customer testing in New Release.

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of CME.

To help facilitate the pricing of these new Spot-Quoted futures products, CME Group and CF Benchmarks has launched additional Spot markers for settlement calculations.

The pricing data is offered via streamlined CME CF Cryptocurrency Pricing Market Data feed on channel 213.

The following indices will be offered:

• CME CF Spot Solana Marker (SOLSPOT16), to be published shortly after 4 p.m. Eastern Time each day including weekends and bank holidays
• CME CF Spot XRP Marker (XRPSPOT16), to be published shortly after 4 p.m. Eastern Time each day including weekends and bank holidays

The indices are currently available for testing in New Release. Certification is not required.

NewAdditional CME CF Cryptocurrency Pricing Data: Hedera, Aptos and Bittensor Indices - December 29

Effective Monday, December 29, shortly after 10 a.m. London time, CME Group and CF Benchmarks will launch additional cryptocurrency pricing products designed to provide clients with transparent, robust, reliable reference rates and real-time pricing.

The pricing data will be offered via streamlined CME CF Cryptocurrency Pricing Market Data feed on channel 213.

The feed will publish the following:

To be published shortly after 4:00 p.m. London time each day including weekends and bank holidays:

• CME CF Hedera-Dollar Reference Rate (HBARUSD_RR)
• CME CF Aptos-Dollar Reference Rate (APTUSD_RR)
• CME CF Bittensor-Dollar Reference Rate (TAOUSD_RR)

To be published shortly after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time each day including weekends and bank holidays:

• CME CF Hedera-Dollar Reference Rate - New York Variant (HBARUSD_NY)
• CME CF Aptos-Dollar Reference Rate - New York Variant (APTUSD_NY)
• CME CF Bittensor-Dollar Reference Rate - New York Variant (TAOUSD_NY)

To be published shortly after 4:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore time each day including weekends and bank holidays:

• CME CF Hedera-Dollar Reference Rate - Hong Kong Variant (HBARUSD_AP)
• CME CF Aptos-Dollar Reference Rate - Hong Kong Variant (APTUSD_AP)
• CME CF Bittensor-Dollar Reference Rate - Hong Kong Variant (TAOUSD_AP)

To be published daily approximately once every second:

• CME CF Hedera-Dollar Real Time Index (HBARUSD_RTI)
• CME CF Aptos-Dollar Real Time Index (APTUSD_RTI)
• CME CF Bittensor-Dollar Real Time Index (TAOUSD_RTI)

Please Note: These indices will not be used in the settlement of any contracts.

The additional cryptocurrency indices will be available for testing in New Release on this Monday, December 15. Certification is not required.

Mini FKLI Futures - Mini FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) - January 25

Effective Sunday, January 25 (trade date Monday, January 26), pending completion of all regulatory review periods, Mini FKLI futures - Mini FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) will be listed for trading on CME Globex.

Mini FKLI Futures - Mini FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI)
PRODUCT	MDP 3.0: TAG 6937-ASSET	ILINK/MDP 3.0 TAG 1151 - SECURITY GROUP	Included Spreads and Combos - Tag 762- SecuritySubType	MARKET DATA CHANNEL
Mini FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI)	FKLM	BE	SP - Standard Calendar	430

These futures are currently available for customer testing in New Release. 

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of BMD.

Product Changes

NewChanges to CVOL Indices - This Week

On Monday, December 8, the administrator of CVOL (CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited) ceased the publication of the Aluminum CVOL (ALVL) index on the CME Benchmark Administration Premium channel, with the last publication on Friday, December 5.

In addition, on Monday, December 8, ALVL was removed from the composition of the Metals CVOL (MVL).

Changes to CVOL Indices
Broad Based CVOL	Previous Composition	New Composition	Market Data Channel
Metals Volatility Index	GCVL, SIVL, HGVL, POVL, ALVL	GCVL, SIVL, HGVL, POVL	261

Please contact the Benchmark Team with any questions.

NewDelisting and Removal of FTSE 100 Futures - This Week

On this Monday, December 8, the following FTSE 100 futures were delisted, and effective close of business on this Friday, December 12, these futures will be removed from CME Globex.

Delisting and Removal of FTSE 100 Futures
Product	MDP 3.0: tag 6937-Asset	iLink/MDP 3.0 Tag 1151 - Security Group
E-mini USD Denominated FTSE 100 Index Futures	FTU	FZ
BTIC on E-mini USD Denominated FTSE 100 Index Futures	FTB	FU
Synthetic Marker FTSE 100 Index USD	FTZ	-
E-mini FTSE 100 Index Futures	FT1	FZ
BTIC E-mini FTSE 100 Index Futures	FTT	FU
Synthetic Marker FTSE 100 Index GBP	FTI	-
Adjusted Interest Rate FTSE 100 Total Return Declared Dividend Index (SONIA) Futures	AFR	FL
BTIC on Adjusted Interest Rate FTSE 100 Total Return Declared Dividend Index (SONIA) Futures	AFT	FI
AIR FTSE-100 Total Return Declared Dividend Index SONIA Future	AFM	-
Adjusted Interest Rate FTSE-100 Total Return Declared Dividend Index Future	AFG	-

These futures currently have no open interest.

Listing Cycle Expansion for TAS for Micro Bitcoin Futures- This Week

Effective Sunday, December 14 (trade date Monday, December 15), the listing cycle for the following TAS for Micro Bitcoin futures will be expanded on CME Globex.

Listing Cycle Expansion for TAS for Micro Bitcoin Futures
Product	MDP 3.0: tag 6937-Asset	iLink/MDP 3.0 Tag 1151 - Security Group	MDP 3.0: tag 762-SecuritySubType	Current Listing Schedule	New Listing Schedule
TAS on Micro Bitcoin Futures	TBM	CI	EQ - Equity Calendar Spread	TAS allowed in the front month (1 monthly)	TAS allowed in the front, second and third contract month (3 monthlies) and associated calendar spreads.

These changes are currently available for customer testing in New Release.

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of CME.

Delisting and Removal of U.S. Midwest Busheling Ferrous Scrap Futures - December 15

On Monday, December 15, CME Group will delist U.S. Midwest Busheling Ferrous Scrap (AMM) futures. Effective after 4:00 p.m. Central Time on Friday, December 19, these futures will be removed from CME Globex.

Delisting and Removal of Busheling Futures
Product	MDP 3.0: tag 6937-Asset	iLink/MDP 3.0 Tag 1151 - Security Group
U.S. Midwest Busheling Ferrous Scrap (AMM) Futures	BUS	MA

These futures currently have no open interest.

Renaming of Iron Ore 62% Fe, CFR China (Platts) Futures and Options - January 4

Effective Sunday, January 4 (trade date Monday, January 5), the Iron Ore 62% Fe, CFR China (Platts) futures and options will be renamed to Iron Ore CFR China (Platts).

Renaming of Iron Ore 62% Fe, CFR China (Platts)
Current Product Name	New Product Name	MDP 3.0: tag 6937-Asset	iLink/MDP 3.0 tag 1151 - Security Group
Iron Ore 62% Fe, CFR China (Platts) Futures	Iron Ore CFR China (Platts) Futures	TIO	IO
Iron Ore 62% Fe, CFR China (Platts) Average Price Option	Iron Ore CFR China (Platts) Average Price Option	ICT	I5

These changes are currently available for customer testing in New Release.

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of COMEX.

Security Group Changes for Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures and Options - January 11

Effective Sunday, January 11 (trade date Monday, January 12), the Security Group will be changed for Dutch TTF Natural Gas futures and options.

Security Group Changes for Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures and Options
Product	MDP 3.0: tag 6937-Asset	Current iLink/MDP 3.0 tag 1151 - Security Group	New iLink/MDP 3.0 tag 1151 - Security Group
Dutch TTF Natural Gas (Early Expiry) Financial Calendar Month Futures	TTP	AA	FD
Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures-Style Margined Financial Calendar Month Option	TTL	A0 (A zero) (UDS:A1)	T3 (UDS:T4)
Dutch TTF Natural Gas (USD/MMBtu) Average Price Option	TFP	T7 (UDS:T8)	T3 (UDS:T4)
Dutch TTF Natural Gas (USD/MMBtu) Futures-Style Margined Average Price Option	TFF	T7 (UDS:T8)	T3 (UDS:T4)

These changes are currently available for customer testing in New Release.

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of NYMEX.

Change to the Night Trading Session for Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Agriculture Contracts - January 11

Effective Sunday, January 11 (trade date Monday, January 12) and subject to final regulatory approval, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) will shorten the night trading session for selected products on CME Globex.

Revised Night Trading Session Hours
Current Monday - Thursday Night Trading Session	New Monday - Thursday Night Trading Session
21:00:00 hours to 23:30:00 hours (Malaysia time)	21:00:00 hours to 23:00:00 hours (Malaysia time)

 

Products Subject to the Revised Night Trading Session
PRODUCT	MDP 3.0: TAG 6937-ASSET	ILINK/MDP 3.0 TAG 1151 - SECURITY GROUP
Ringgit Malaysia Denominated Crude Palm Oil Futures	FCPO	BC
Option on Ringgit Malaysia Denominated Crude Palm Oil Futures	OCPO	BP
United States Dollar Denominated Crude Palm Oil Futures	FUPO	BA
Crude Palm Kernel Oil Futures	FPKO	BK
United States Dollar Denominated Refined, Bleached and Deodorized (RBD) Palm Olein Futures Contract	FPOL	BL
Option on United States Dollar Denominated Refined, Bleached and Deodorized (RBD) Palm Olein Futures	OPOL	B8
Ringgit Malaysia Denominated East Malaysia Crude Palm Oil Futures	FEPO	BR
Bursa Malaysia DCE Soybean Oil Futures	FSOY	B0
USD Used Cooking Oil FOB Straits (Platts) Futures	FUCO	BY

This change is currently available for customer testing in New Release.

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of BMD.

NewListing Cycle Expansion for Crack Box Spreads - January 25

Effective Sunday, January 25 (trade date Monday, January 26), the listing cycle for the following crack box spreads will be expanded on CME Globex.

Listing Cycle Expansion for Crack Box Spreads
Product	MDP 3.0: tag 6937-Asset	iLink/MDP 3.0 Tag 1151 - Security Group	Current Listing Schedule	New Listing Schedule
RBOB/Brent Crack Spread Box	RB	CL	Consecutive month spreads and any Jun-Dec or Dec-Jun in the nearest 13 months	Consecutive month spreads and any Jun-Dec, Dec-Jun, Dec/Mar, Mar/Jun, Jun/Sep, Sep/Dec in the nearest 13 months
RBOB/WTI Crack Spread Box			Consecutive month spreads and any Jun-Dec or Dec-Jun in the nearest 13 months	Consecutive month spreads and any Jun-Dec, Dec-Jun, Dec/Mar, Mar/Jun, Jun/Sep, Sep/Dec in the nearest 13 months
ULSD/Brent Crack Spread Box	HO		Consecutive month spreads and any Jun-Dec or Dec-Jun in the nearest 13 months	Consecutive month spreads and any Jun-Dec, Dec-Jun, Dec/Mar, Mar/Jun, Jun/Sep, Sep/Dec in the nearest 13 months
ULSD/WTI Crack Spread Box			Consecutive month spreads and any Jun-Dec or Dec-Jun in the nearest 13 months	Consecutive month spreads and any Jun-Dec, Dec-Jun, Dec/Mar, Mar/Jun, Jun/Sep, Sep/Dec in the nearest 13 months

These spreads will be available for customer testing in New Release on Sunday, January 11.

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of NYMEX.

NewListing Cycle Expansion for Argus Financial Crude Futures - January 25

Effective Sunday, January 25 (trade date Monday, January 26), the listing cycle for the following Argus vs. Financial Crude futures will be expanded on CME Globex.

Listing Cycle Expansion for Argus vs. Financial Crude Futures
Product	MDP 3.0: tag 6937-Asset	iLink/MDP 3.0 Tag 1151 - Security Group	Current Listing Schedule	New Listing Schedule
WTI Houston (Argus) vs. WTI Financial Futures	HIL	CC	Monthly contracts listed for the current year and the next 3 calendar years. List monthly contracts for a new calendar year following the termination of trading in the December contract of the current year.	Monthly contracts listed for the current year and the next 7 calendar years. List monthly contracts for a new calendar year following the termination of trading in the December contract of the current year.
WTI Midland (Argus) vs. WTI Financial Futures	AFF		Monthly contracts listed for the current year and the next 5 calendar years. List monthly contracts for a new calendar year following the termination of trading in the December contract of the current year.	Monthly contracts listed for the current year and the next 7 calendar years. List monthly contracts for a new calendar year following the termination of trading in the December contract of the current year.

These spreads will be available for customer testing in New Release on Sunday, January 11.

These contracts are listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of NYMEX.

NewEnergy Strip Implied Futures and Options Functionality - March 1

Effective Sunday, March 1, 2026 (trade date Monday, March 2, 2026), CME Group will enable implied functionality for the following futures and options listed for trading on CME Globex.

Additional information on implied options functionality is available in the Implied Options site.

Energy Strip Implied Futures and Options Functionality
Product	MDP 3.0: tag 762 - SecuritySubType	New Release Date	Production Launch Date
Energy Futures	SA - Average Price Strip	December 10, 2025	March 1, 2026
Energy Options	SA - Average Price Strip GD - Average Priced Strip Combination	January 14, 2026	March 1, 2026

Please view the complete list of futures eligible for the implied functionality. A full list of impacted options will be provided in future CME Globex notices.

Events and Announcements

CME STP FIX on Google Cloud - Production Internet Connectivity - Now Available

As part of a phased migration of CME Straight Through Processing APIs to Google Cloud, production internet connectivity options for CME STP FIX API are now available.

On this Sunday, December 7, the IP addresses for CME STP FIX Internet hostnames will be updated. More details are available at the Product Internet Connectivity section of the client impact assessment.

CME STP FIX on Google Cloud is available in parallel to the current on-prem instance. When connecting in parallel to Google Cloud and on-prem instances, ensure that trades are not double-booked.

A required message recovery certification is now available for CME STP FIX on Google Cloud. Please contact Certification Support for Electronic Trading (CSET) with any questions in the U.S. at +1 312 930 2322, in Europe at +44 20 3379 3803 or in Asia at +65 6593 5593.

Disabling of New Release On-Prem CME STP FIX Service - December 31

Effective Wednesday, December 31 (trade date Thursday, January 1), CME Group will disable the New Release On-Prem CME STP FIX service. To avoid disruption to development efforts, CME STP FIX clients must connect to the Google Cloud service hostname.

New Release CME STP FIX Service Hostnames
On-Prem Hostname	Google Cloud Hostname
fixstpnr.cmegroup.com	stpfix.api.uat.cmegroup.com

This change does not affect CME STP FIX Production connectivity.

Additional information on CME STP FIX service migration to Google Cloud is available in the client impact assessment.

CME Globex Connectivity Upgrades and Changes for Listed Derivative Markets - April 2026

Starting in April 2026, CME Group plans to replace End-of-Life network equipment that supports listed derivatives connectivity at CME Globex Hubs. Customers will be notified in advance if they are impacted by an equipment upgrade.

CME Globex market data for listed derivatives now regularly exceeds 1Gbps, increasing the risk of packet loss, performance concerns, and quality of service degradations on 1Gbps connections.

Impact on 1Gbps Listed Derivatives Connections

• Multicast Market Data: Effective in March 2026, 1Gbps services will no longer support MDP 3 multicast market data.
• Existing 1Gbps Customers with Market Data: Customers with 1Gbps service currently listening to multicast market data are encouraged to upgrade connections to 10Gbps as soon as possible.
• Existing 1Gbps Customers without Market Data: Unicast services such as iLink, Drop Copy, STP, MQ and others will continue to be supported on 1Gbps connections. Customers with 1Gbps connectivity who are not receiving Market Data will have their service migrated to the new equipment.
• New 1Gbps Connections: Effective immediately, new connections for 1Gbps service will not support access to listed derivatives multicast market data.

Copper Handoffs

• When the CME Globex Connectivity upgrades are rolled out in 2026, CME Group will no longer support copper handoffs.

Additional details about the CME Globex Connectivity upgrades will be announced in future CME Globex Notices.

Please contact your Global Account Manager for additional information.