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Evolve's Sixth Crypto ETF

One of our first ever ETF clients, $7bn-plus AuM Evolve, has also opted to utilize our Solana benchmark methodology, this time integrating the regulated CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate (SOLUSD_RR) into its latest fund, Evolve Solana ETF (tickers: SOLA, SOLA.U).

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CF Benchmarks Newsletter Issue 80

One way or another, quite remarkably, the crypto ETP class has continued to progressively evolve, despite political, geopolitical, and consequent market flux we’ve seen over the last several months. Those hard-won origins have come in handy.

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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3iQ launches 3iQ Solana Staking ETF (tickers: SOLQ, SOLQ.U), powered by the regulated SOLUSD_NY index

The 3iQ Solana Staking ETF (tickers: SOLQ, SOLQ.U) marks the latest inflection point for the digital asset class, with one of the first spot-based Solana ETFs to be listed in the North America region.

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Growth and Momentum Outperform in Turbulent Q1

The CF Benchmarks' Factor Report applies a robust multi-factor model to digital assets, enabling investors to track key drivers of crypto returns (Market, Size, Value, Momentum, Growth, Downside Beta, and Liquidity) and understand how these factors evolve across different market regimes.

Gabriel Selby
Gabriel Selby

Gabriel Selby

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CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 42: Macro Tension and Crypto Momentum: Inside the Q2 Market Outlook

We break down our research team's Market Outlook: Q2 2025 report – “The New Equilibrium: Unraveling Economic Tension & Thematic Tailwinds.”

Ken Odeluga
Ken Odeluga

Ken Odeluga

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Weekly Index Highlights, April 14, 2025

The digital asset market rallied, led by diversified indices. The CF Large Cap Index rose 8.62%. Ether staking yields fell to 2.82%, Solana was up 6.94%, and Bitcoin’s implied volatility dropped, while realized volatility stayed steady.

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CFB Index Bytes Ep 04: CF Classification Series

Explore the CF Classification Series with Thomas Erdösi and Cristian Isac—an innovative suite of thematic crypto indices powered by CF DACS. Designed for institutional use, it offers structured, sector-based exposure to digital assets with clear classification and reduced concentration risk.

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Addition of the CF Dogecoin-Dollar Settlement Price - New York Variant to the CF Digital Asset Index Family

The Administrator announces the addition of the CF Dogecoin-Dollar Settlement Price - New York Variant to the CF Digital Asset Index Family.

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CFB Index Bytes Ep 03: CF Capitalization Series

In this video we introduce a suite of indices offering broad, transparent exposure to the digital asset market. Built on market cap-weighted portfolios, this rules-based series is designed to deliver true market beta and empower institutional investors in a rapidly evolving space.

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BlackRock enters Europe's Bitcoin ETP market with IB1T

BlackRock expands its dominant position in the U.S., overseas to Europe with the launch of the iShares Bitcoin ETP listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker: BTCN), Euronext Paris (IB1T), and Frankfurt-based Deutsche Boerse’s Xetra (IB1T) on March 25th.

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Weekly Index Highlights, April 7, 2025

The digital asset market dipped, with the CF Broad Cap Index down 3.30%. Ether staking yields rose to 2.71%, Solana stayed at 6.90%. Bitcoin volatility (BVXS) hit 56.09, while realized volatility fell, signaling strong hedging demand amid ongoing uncertainty.

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Expansion of CF Digital Asset Index Family to include several new Settlement Prices and Spot Rates

The Administrator announces the addition of several Settlement Prices and Spot Rates to the CF Digital Asset Index Family - Single Asset Series.

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