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CF Benchmarks launches Settlement Price and Spot Rate indices for AAVE, DOGE, DOT, MATIC, SOL

Dogecoin now reaches another definitive milestone with the launch of regulated Benchmark Indices calculated by CF Benchmarks, the only UK FCA regulated cryptocurrency Benchmark Administrator, providing reliable, representative, and replicable DOGE pricing.

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CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 41

Evolve ETFs headlines institutional reorientation to the asset class again, this time with Evolve Cryptocurrencies ETF.

Announcement

Announcement: Evolve ETFs’ Evolve Cryptocurrencies ETF, Canada’s first multi-currency crypto ETF, is now trading

With both EBIT and ETHR utilising CF Benchmarks reference indexes, Evolve Cryptocurrencies ETF is backed by the most-trusted and best-regulated cryptocurrency prices.

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Bitcoin, Ether ‘commodity’ ETF prospects on track

SEC Chair Gensler said nothing in the WaPo interview to suggest that his views have changed.

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Australia’s ASIC prepares ground for crypto ETFs with CF Benchmarks-like policies

The similarities between ASIC’s proposals and the wording and substance of CF Benchmarks policies and methodologies are striking.

Announcement

Changes to the CF Ultra Cap 5 Methodology and CF Cryptocurrency Index Family - Multi Asset Ground Rules

The Administrator wishes to announce certain changes to index methodologies and ground rules with immediate effect. CF Cryptocurrency Ultra Cap 5 Index Index rebalancing frequency changed from monthly to quarterly

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CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 40

Summer’s done, and the waiting game for that elusive U.S. Bitcoin ETF continues. We thought it high time to update our round-up of CFB-powered filings.

Keeping tabs on CF Benchmarks-powered U.S. BTC ETFs - Part II

An update on the crypto ETF paperwork that’s been piling up on the SEC’s desk for almost every month of the year.

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How the BRR Liquidity Complex empowers big banks to create regulated Bitcoin products

Our latest whitepaper shows how BRR-powered ETFs within the BRR’s ecosystem of institutional liquidity bridge the regulatory divide to big bank Bitcoin products

Announcement

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.

newsletter

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.

Bitcoin ETF

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.

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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.

Announcement

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

CF Benchmarks Ultra Cap 5 Reconstitution - Constituent Changes and Weights

AdditionsCardano (ADA)RemovalsLitecoin (LTC)Final Portfolio & WeightsBitcoin - 62.98%Ether - 28.86%Cardano - 4.91%Ripple XRP - 2.50%Chainlink 0.75%Portfolio and weight

Announcement

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.

Announcement

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

crypto asset management

CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 37

NYDIG will handle the BTC, etc., avoiding the regulatory uncertainty U.S. banks face in an increasingly crypto world.

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

bitcoin

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.

bitcoin

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.

crypto asset management

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.

bitcoin

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.

Announcement

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

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CF Benchmarks Recap - Issue 34

By way of consolation, BTC continued to levitate above May’s $29k-handle lows.

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