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CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 29: The Ether Investment Case and what the ETF approvals say about regulatory changes, with Sui Chung

Spot Ether ETFs are finally here! Just like for Bitcoin ETFs though, the path to approval has been full of suspense and drama.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

1 mins read
Ether: A Strategic Asset for the Decentralized Economy

Ethereum's disruptive smart contract platform is driving innovation and adoption across its decentralized ecosystem. Ether stands to benefit as its native token and is poised to capture value from Ethereum's growth, making it a strategic technological asset.

Gabriel Selby
Gabriel Selby

Gabriel Selby

2 mins read
CF Benchmarks-supported Spot Ether ETFs set to go Live

For CF Benchmarks, of course, this second inflection point for digital asset adoption within six months is - again - all the more consequential because of the swathe of high profile issuers opting to use another of our regulated benchmarks for NAV calculation.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

4 mins read
Expansion of the CME CF Cryptocurrency Pricing Products Family to include two new Digital Assets

The Administrator hereby announces the addition of two Cryptocurrency Reference Rates and Real-Time Indices to the CME CF Cryptocurrency Pricing Products Family.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

1 mins read
Cessation of Certain Settlement Prices and Spot Rates of the CF Cryptocurrency Index Family

The Administrator hereby announces the cessation of benchmarks for two Asset Pairs from the CF Digital Asset Index Family.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

1 mins read
CF Benchmarks Newsletter - Issue 67

The ‘main case’ remains, from our perspective, that Ether ETFs are on track for full approval and listing – relatively imminently.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

7 mins read
Expansion of the CF Digital Asset Index Family to include CF Shiba Inu-Dollar Settlement Price and Spot Rate

The Administrator announces the addition of a new cryptocurrency Settlement Price and Spot Rate to the CF Digital Asset Index Family.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

1 mins read
CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 28: Why our CF Bitcoin Volatility Index is the Missing Link for Institutional Crypto Risk Management and Trading

Our Head of Product, Thomas Erdösi joined Ken Odeluga and Gabe Selby, CFA, on the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast, for a step by step guide – on the CF Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVXS), and crypto volatility in general.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

1 mins read
Market Recap: 'June Gloom’ Prevails Amidst Building Tailwinds

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

2 mins read
CF Benchmarks Newsletter - Issue 66

The launch of spot Ether ETFs in the U.S. remains locked-on.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

16 mins read
Exploring Bitcoin Basis Trades: How Price Singularity in ETFs and Futures is Bolstering Market Activity

Spot Bitcoin ETFs and CME futures contracts using the same price benchmark (BRRNY) enables precise arbitrage. This alignment facilitates efficient basis trades and streamlines ETF creation and redemption processes, enhancing market efficiency.

Gabriel Selby
Gabriel Selby

Gabriel Selby

5 mins read
CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 27: June 2024 QARs - A Balancing Act between Industry Milestones and Macro Headwinds

2024 is already crystallised as one of the most consequential years ever for digital asset adoption, but unfortunately, the recent quarter saw asset prices mostly consolidating - at best...

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

1 mins read