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Nasdaq & CME Launch Crypto Index
9 Jan
Summary
- Nasdaq and CME Group reintroduced a crypto index for digital asset exposure.
- The new index aims to provide transparency and governance for investors.
- This partnership builds on nearly 30 years of collaboration between firms.
Nasdaq and CME Group have partnered to reintroduce the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index (NCI™), catering to the increasing institutional interest in digital assets. This collaboration aims to provide investors with trusted benchmarks, transparency, and governance akin to traditional asset classes. The index represents a significant step in institutionalizing crypto as a recognized asset class.
The partnership leverages nearly three decades of collaboration between Nasdaq and CME Group, which includes successful equity index futures and licensing agreements. This established relationship provides a strong foundation for introducing regulated investment solutions into the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency space, especially as regulatory clarity emerges in the U.S.
The NCI™ is designed to be a benchmark for future regulated financial products like ETFs and structured funds. By combining the expertise of two major market infrastructure providers, the index seeks to foster transparency through a detailed methodology and robust governance, mirroring the rigor expected in traditional finance and supporting the next phase of digital asset product innovation.
