CF Benchmarks Ultra Cap 5 Reconstitution - Constituent Changes and Weights
Additions * Cardano (ADA) Removals * Litecoin (LTC) Final Portfolio & Weights * Bitcoin - 62.98% * Ether - 28.86% * Cardano - 4.91% * Ripple XRP - 2.50% * Chainlink 0.75% Portfolio and weight changes come into effect at the Rebalance Implementation Point - 1600 London time on August 2nd 2021. Should any index users have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact the CF Benchmarks team - [email protected]
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ProFunds launches First U.S. Bitcoin Mutual Fund – with CF Benchmarks-powered Performance Index
BTCFX instantly becomes the first widely available U.S. cryptocurrency fund – distinct from numerous crypto funds that are only available to accredited investors. This fact alone makes the news a true watershed moment for Bitcoin and crypto.
Ken Odeluga
CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 37
NYDIG will handle the BTC, etc., avoiding the regulatory uncertainty U.S. banks face in an increasingly crypto world.
Ken Odeluga
Results of Consultation for Proposed Methodology Changes to the CF Cryptocurrency Settlement Prices and Confirmation of Implementation
The Administrator conducted a consultation with index users and market participants concerning proposed methodology changes to the CF Cryptocurrency Settlement Prices. between 1000 LDN May 24th and 1600 LDN June 4th. There were no responses received to this consultation and nor were there any queries regarding any aspects of the proposed change. The Administrator can now confirm it will implement the changes proposed Implementation Date The Administrator has been conducting extensive testing
Sui Chung
CME CF Cryptocurrency Reference Rates Methodology Change
Further to the previous announcement the Administrator wishes to remind index users that the methodology for the CME CF Cryptocurrency Reference Rates will be changed on July 30th 2021 at 1630 London time, meaning that the calculation of the CME CF Cryptocurrency Reference Rates for July 31st 2021 onwards will be calculated utilising the revised methodology. The confirmed changes are provided below, changes have been underlined and replacement text is shown in mark-up. Proposed Date of Impleme
Sui Chung
CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 36
Backed by the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, QBTC11 joins the ranks of the most trustworthy, fully regulated crypto assets in the world, bringing the convenience of the simplified ETF wrapper to Brazilian investors.
Ken Odeluga
SEC rewinds more Bitcoin ETF reviews
The SEC is continuing to take its time to decide whether or not to (finally) approve one of the weighty Bitcoin ETF applications on its desk.
Ken Odeluga
CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 35
Texas-based Victory Capital, an $157bn AuM investment manager, is set to launch assets referencing the CF Benchmarks-devised and calculated Nasdaq Crypto Index.
Ken Odeluga
SEC warns on Bitcoin futures funds, not ETFs
A close examination of the commission’s recent warnings suggests that its concerns won't have a great deal of bearing on Bitcoin ETF decisions.
Ken Odeluga
Results of Consultation for Proposed Methodology Changes to the CME CF Cryptocurrency Reference Rates and Confirmation of Implementation
The Administrator conducted a consultation with index users and market participants concerning proposed methodology changes to the CME CF Cryptocurrency Reference Rates. between 1000 LDN May 4th and 1600 LDN May 18th. There were no responses received to this consultation and nor were there any queries regarding any aspects of the proposed change. The Administrator can now confirm it will implement the changes proposed Implementation Date The Administrator has been conducting extensive testin
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CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 34
By way of consolation, BTC continued to levitate above May’s $29k-handle lows.
Ken Odeluga
SEC restarts the clock on WisdomTree ETF decision
Quite often, the Commission simply needs to ‘restart the clock’, to afford itself more time for consideration
Ken Odeluga