Overview
- The Nasdaq Crypto Index has been rebranded as the Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index to provide a single benchmark for diversified market exposure.
- Joint Nasdaq–CME committees will govern methodology and eligibility, mirroring traditional index standards with scheduled reconstitutions.
- CF Benchmarks handled the December 1, 2025 reconstitution and serves as the index calculator using data from vetted venues.
- Nasdaq has updated market data listings with effective name changes rolling out later in January 2026, signaling a phased implementation.
- CME highlights plans to support additional products and contracts tied to the index and to bridge 24/7 crypto trading with regulated infrastructure.