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Nasdaq Crypto Index - Rebalance Announcement

The Calculation Agent announces that there will be no new constituents of the Nasdaq Crypto Index (NCI) when the index is rebalanced on September 1st, 2021.

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CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 39

With multi-asset ETFs looking increasingly like the next logical frontier of accessibility, CF Benchmarks-administered Nasdaq Crypto Index (NCI) was also named in a new filing.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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Bitcoin futures ETFs with end-to-end regulation in focus

Accepting that the series of the statements has been a coherent, deliberate build-up to Gensler’s August remarks, the probability—if not the inevitability—of the SEC approving a form of Bitcoin ETF in the relatively near future appears to increase.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 38

These are Gensler’s least equivocal remarks yet on this topic, indicating a potential line of least resistance.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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CF Benchmarks launches Settlement Price and Spot Rate indices for DeFi coins UNI and COMP, plus utility tokens ADA and FIL

Decentralised finance (DeFi) is receiving one of its strongest corroborations yet as a force to be reckoned with across the established financial world as CF Benchmarks brings its regulated Benchmark Methodology to prices for Uniswap and Compound

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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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
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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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
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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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
Sui Chung

Sui Chung

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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
Sui Chung

Sui Chung

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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
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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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
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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