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CF Benchmarks launches CF Bitcoin Volatility Index, first direct measure of CME Bitcoin implied volatility

Responding to the need for a singular, comprehensive gauge of volatility, based solely on the CME’s CFTC-regulated Bitcoin options market CF Benchmarks is launching the CF Bitcoin Volatility Index, the first comprehensive benchmark of CME Bitcoin Options implied volatility.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

7 mins read
CFB Index Bytes Ep 02: CF Bitcoin Volatility Indices

Join CFB’s Head of Product, Thomas Erdösi, along with Head Research, Gabe Selby for the second in our video series, CFB Index Bytes for an illuminating discussion on the launch of our CF Bitcoin Volatility Indices. 

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

1 mins read
Outcome of Consultation on proposed changes to the CF Digital Asset Classification Structure (CF DACS) Methodology

The Administrator can now confirm it will implement all proposed changes to the CF DACS.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

1 mins read
CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 24: Crypto's Hidden Giants - FalconX's David Lawant on the Institutions Shaping the Market

We're super fortunate to have David Lawant, Head of Research at crypto's largest prime brokerage, FalconX, as our guest on the latest episode of CFB Talks Digital Assets.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

1 mins read
Market Recap: Momentum Builds on Dovish Fed Signals

Our market recap report offers a brief summary of the blockchain economic categories and their recent price performance amid a broader market landscape.

Gabriel Selby
Gabriel Selby

Gabriel Selby

2 mins read
CF Benchmarks submits Comment Letters to the SEC in support of spot Ether ETF filings

CF Benchmarks is again uniquely positioned to define cogent regulatory grounds for Ethereum to be made accessible to the investing public within exchange traded funds.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

5 mins read
Announcement of a Consultation on changes to the CF Digital Asset Classification Structure (CF DACS) Methodology

The Administrator announces that it is launching a consultation on proposed changes to the CF Digital Asset Classification Structure (CF DACS) Methodology.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

1 mins read
CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 23: March 2024 QARs - Spot Bitcoin ETFs Awaken Animal Spirits

Digital assets just saw one of their best quarters since 'Crypto Winter', with the stunning success of new spot Bitcoin ETFs playing a major part. But that's not the whole story, of course!

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

1 mins read
CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 22: Lifting the lid on multibillion dollar crypto ETFs, with Bloomberg’s James Seyffart

With net inflows of more than $7 billion in just two months, spot Bitcoin ETFs are now the fastest growing funds of their kind in history. But despite surging demand, could this still be a case of 'you ain't seen nothing yet?'

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

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CF Benchmarks Quarterly Attribution Reports - March 2024

Thoroughly dissect and comprehend the performance of our flagship portfolio indices at the constituent, category, sub-category and segment levels.

Gabriel Selby
Gabriel Selby

Gabriel Selby

4 mins read
Market Recap: ETF Demand Surge Broadens Market Rally

Our market recap report offers a brief summary of the blockchain economic categories and their recent price performance amid a broader market landscape.

Gabriel Selby
Gabriel Selby

Gabriel Selby

1 mins read
Suitability Analysis of the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate - New York Variant as a Basis for Regulated Financial Products

This paper seeks to understand whether the regulated CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate – New York Variant (ETHUSD_NY) achieves the qualities required of a regulated Benchmark: that it is representative of the underlying market, resistant to manipulation, and replicable by market participants.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

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