Recently, CME Group unveiled its intention to jointly establish the world's inaugural futures market for artificial intelligence (AI) computing power in 2026. This move signifies a pivotal advancement towards the commoditization and financialization of computing power resources. Given the soaring demand for computing power, the market is poised to evolve from a singular-product landscape into a comprehensive ecosystem.
In light of inquiries regarding whether Hong Kong has commenced research on analogous products, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has indicated that it currently has no comment to offer. However, it assured that relevant information would be disclosed promptly should it become available in the future.
