CoinDesk Indices to be used for first regulated cryptocurrency futures on ICE

CoinDesk Indices has recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which is set to introduce a new series of regulated cryptocurrency futures contracts tied to CoinDesk Indices. This partnership will see ICE expand its digital asset offerings by bringing seven new contracts to the market, covering both single-asset altcoins and broad-market benchmarks. The move signals a major expansion of CoinDesk Indices’ presence in regulated derivatives markets, transitioning from serving as reference rates to becoming the foundational element for institutional financial products.

David LaValle, President of CoinDesk Data and Indices, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the evolution of digital asset markets. He stated, “This collaboration with ICE is a clear sign of how far digital asset markets have come. Working with one of the world’s most established exchange operators affirms the standards we’ve built our indices to meet and supports our mission to embed trusted digital asset benchmarks into the core of global financial markets.”

ICE’s role as the operator of the New York Stock Exchange showcases the global access and institutional scale they offer. The decision to list contracts based on CoinDesk Indices underscores the stringent institutional standards applied in the construction, governance, and oversight of the CoinDesk index suite. Further details about this collaboration will be unveiled jointly by CoinDesk and ICE at Consensus Hong Kong, scheduled to take place from February 10-12.

CoinDesk Indices has been leading the charge in the digital asset revolution since 2014, providing global investors with essential tools. As a portfolio company of the Bullish Group, CoinDesk Indices offers regulated products across multi-asset indices, reference rates, and strategies. Flagships like the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index and the CoinDesk 20 Index have established an industry benchmark for measuring, trading, and investing in digital assets, with tens of billions of dollars in assets benchmarked against them.

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