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Nasdaq and CME Reintroduce Joint Crypto Index to Underpin Regulated Products

CF Benchmarks now calculates the rule-based basket under shared oversight by the two firms.

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.