Feb. 9 CME ADA futures start 6-month clock; SEC rules could cut spot ETF to ~75 days

CME launched Cardano futures on Feb. 9, 2026, starting the six‑month futures track required under the SEC's generic listing standards approved in September 2025. According to Reuters, those rules can reduce the exchange-side timeline for a spot ADA ETF to roughly 75 days from 240, making Aug. 9, 2026 the earliest date the futures condition could be met.