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Feb 25, 2020

CF Benchmarks Indices Update

At approximately 1630 UTC, a scheduled update to the CF Benchmarks system will begin.  This should take no longer than 30 minutes.  This update could result in the CME CF Real Time Indices and the CF Spot Rates being unavailable for a brief period.  Other Crypto Facilities systems will be unaffected.

This update will change the order size cap of the CF Bitcoin Cash-Dollar Spot Rate from 100 to 500 and the CF Ripple-Dollar Spot Rate from 100,000 to 400,000.  This update will also change the length of the calculation window for the CF Ripple-Bitcoin Settlement Price from 60 minutes to 90 minutes and the number of partitions from 12 to 9.

Should index users have any question or queries regarding this announcement please contact [email protected]


The information contained within is for educational and informational purposes ONLY. It is not intended nor should it be considered an invitation or inducement to buy or sell any of the underlying instruments cited including but not limited to cryptoassets, financial instruments or any instruments that reference any index provided by CF Benchmarks Ltd. This communication is not intended to persuade or incite you to buy or sell security or securities noted within. Any commentary provided is the opinion of the author and should not be considered a personalised recommendation. Please contact your financial adviser or professional before making an investment decision.


Note: Some of the underlying instruments cited within this material may be restricted to certain customer categories in certain jurisdictions.


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