Nasdaq and CME Group Relaunch Crypto Index as Nasdaq CME Crypto Index

Nasdaq and CME Group announced the rebranding of the Nasdaq Crypto Index to the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index, creating a joint benchmark for investors seeking transparent digital‑asset exposure. The partnership builds on a nearly 30‑year collaboration between the two market‑infrastructure giants.

The new index offers institutional‑grade governance, vetted exchanges and custodians, and is calculated by CF Benchmarks, supporting over $1 billion in assets across U.S., European and Latin‑American products. “It is the combination of two gold standards to deliver the regulated diversification the market now demands,” said Giovanni Vicioso, Executive Director of Equity and Alternative Products at CME Group.

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🧭 FAQs

• What is the new name of the index? It is now called the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index.
• When was the rebranding announced? The announcement came on January 8, 2026.
• Which regions will the index serve? It targets investors in the United States, Europe and Latin America.
• Where is the index governed? Governance is overseen by a joint committee of Nasdaq and CME Group.