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CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 52: Reserve's Thomas Mattimore on how DTFs are revolutionizing crypto and Real-World Asset Tokenization

To walk us through how DTFs work, plus the accelerating tokenization trend, we're delighted to welcome the Head of Reserve Protocol, Thomas Mattimore, to the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Indices

The CME CF Volatility Series provides transparent, replicable indices measuring implied volatility in CME digital asset options—offering forward-looking, market-based insights into expected return dispersion over specific time horizons.

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CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

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Celebrating Nine Years of the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR) - The Bridge to Institutional Crypto Adoption

Around this time of the year, we typically take a moment to reflect on the launch of a certain index. It’s one that turned out to be foundational, not just for us, but also the global project of institutional of crypto adoption as a whole.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

5 mins read
CF Digital Asset Index Family Multi Asset Series Reconstitution Announcement

The Administrator announces that the Reconstitution of the CF Digital Asset Index Family Multi Asset Series will take place on December 1st, 2025.

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CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

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Nasdaq Crypto Index Family - Reconstitution Announcement

The Calculation Agent announces that the reconstitution of the Nasdaq Crypto Index Family will take place on December 1st, 2025.

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CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

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Weekly Index Highlights, November 17, 2025

Digital assets drifted down to deeper losses in the most recent week, with Bitcoin and ETH falling approximately 10% a piece. Funding and staking held steady, while Bitcoin implied volatility rose but remained orderly.

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CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

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CF Benchmarks Newsletter Issue 95

US crypto ETF flows rebound after a few tense weeks of losses; the SEC prepares more pivotal rulemaking for listed crypto products; and, summarized: CF Benchmarks exclusive CME Bitcoin Basis research.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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Bitwise EU quietly builds leading staking-ETP franchise

We explore how Bitwise EU has staked out a leading position in the emerging staking ETP product class – a position that is set to drive continued adoption by mainstream investors.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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SEC preps Digital Asset Sandbox

The latest piece on the docket arises out of Atkins’ goal of modernizing “securities rules and regulations to enable America’s financial markets to move on-chain”. And the recognition that entities undertaking these innovations have often fallen foul of existing regulations.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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Weekly Index Highlights, November 10, 2025

Softer mega-caps brought a rotation in top-assets, while Services and Programmable led on data and scaling strength, and mid-caps outperformed, propelled by Web3, DeFi, and Culture. Staking was mixed with modest shifts. Implied BTC volatility firmed, while USDT rates stayed firm and Bitcoins' eased.

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CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

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CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 51: How MicroBit Capital created one of Hong Kong's fastest-growing Bitcoin ETFs, with CIO Kenny Khuong

We’re delighted to welcome MicroBit Capital Management's Chief Investment Officer, Kenny Khuong, as our first Hong Kong-based investment management guest on the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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Policy Progress & Portfolio Pressures

Our market recap offers a concise overview of key blockchain categories and their recent price action within the broader market context, providing valuable insights for investors and industry practitioners.

Gabriel Selby
Gabriel Selby

Gabriel Selby

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