Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index replaces prior benchmark to back regulated crypto ETFs and funds

On January 9 2026, Nasdaq and CME Group introduced the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index as the successor to the Nasdaq Crypto™ Index to serve as a single benchmark for institutional digital asset exposure. The index is designed to underlie regulated products such as ETFs, structured products, and managed funds, using CF Benchmarks pricing, vetted exchanges and custodians, and a publicly available methodology with joint governance oversight.