CoinDesk Podcast Network ICE Goes Live With Futures Tied to CoinDesk Indices
Feb 12, 2026
Jennifer Ilkiw, President of ICE Futures US, returns ICE to regulated crypto derivatives with single-token futures and CoinDesk 5 and 20 multi-token futures. She outlines ICE’s compliant-innovation strategy, data partnerships including PolyMarket, and work with IOSCO‑compliant indices. Discussion covers why institutions prefer futures, demand for multi-asset products, and market infrastructure needed for wider adoption.
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ICE Returns With Multi-Token And Single-Token Futures
- ICE is launching single-token futures for BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and BNB plus two multi-token CoinDesk futures (CoinDesk 5 and CoinDesk 20).
- Jennifer Ilkiw frames these as ICE's first regulated return to crypto futures since 2018.
Regulatory Shift Enables Reentry
- Regulatory clarity in the U.S. (e.g., legislative moves) has increased ICE's comfort to re-enter crypto.
- Jennifer Ilkiw cites banks growing more comfortable offering futures as a key change since 2018.
Adopt Compliant Innovation And Tokenization
- Build crypto offerings as 'compliant innovation' and partner with regulated institutions.
- Use tokenized securities for immediate settlement and fractional ownership to expand access.