NASDAQ UNVEILS PLANS FOR SPOT BITCOIN OPTIONS
Today Nasdaq announced it has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options (XBTX). Its partner is CF Benchmarks, the creator of the CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index (BRTI). The offering is subject to SEC approval.
The index represents current trades on cryptocurrency exchanges and these will be spot options. This complements the existing CME Options which are linked to bitcoin futures.
“Spot options settling to BRRNY (CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant) will build upon the hugely successful BTC futures and options contracts offered by CME,” said aid Sui Chung, CEO of CF Benchmarks.
“Together these regulated crypto derivatives will give investors the confidence to deploy more nuanced ways to gain exposure to the largest digital asset and will complement the spot ETFs that have already proved so popular with investors.”
On that point, there have been several filings for the approval of options linked to the Spot Bitcoin ETFs. This month four proposals were withdrawn by Cboe, NYSE, Nasdaq and BOX. A Bloomberg commentator expects to see re-filings and approval for ETF options in Q4.
Meanwhile, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) made a filing in May for spot Bitcoin options similar to the Nadaq’s, although those are based on the Coindesk index.
@Newshounds
SOURCE: LEDGER INSIGHTS
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IOTA’s EVM, REAL WORL ASSETS, and DUBAI’s CRYPTO BOOM: Shaping the Future of DeFi
IOTA’s EVM, RWAs, and Dubai’s thriving crypto nature are poised to revolutionize decentralized finance.
Additionally, Dubai’s friendly regulatory framework and forward-thinking approach could transform Dubai into a key player in the crypto economy.
The growth of the blockchain ecosystem is fueling the development of cutting-edge technologies that have the potential to revolutionize decentralized finance.
In particular, IOTA’s Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), Real World Assets, and the thriving crypto environment in Dubai. By converging these three elements, the future of Decentralized Finance is poised to flourish.
The launch of IOTA’s EVM, which happened mid-May this year, was a significant milestone in bridging the gap between its unique Tangle technology ( an innovative type of distributed ledger technology) and the Ethereum ecosystem- the king of smart contracts.
This integration means that developers can leverage Ethereum’s off-the-edge tools and Dapps, also making IOTA a force to be reckoned with in the smart contract landscape. Making this a dynamic duo, the IOTA network is acclaimed for feeless transactions and scalable network.
Going unheeded is the growing trend in the tokenizing of real-world assets such as real estate, commodities, and more. Bringing assets like this onto the Blockchain means easy trading, transparency, and security. As this real-world asset digitization, regions like Dubai, where the real estate market is blooming and has a strong appetite for innovation, could be a step in the right direction.
IOTA’s EVM and RWA lead the way in Dubai’s Blockchain Revolution
Since 2021, Dubai has emerged as a dubayy for blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation. Dubai boasts a crypto-friendly regulatory framework that has often attracted blockchains from across the globe.
Its forward-thinking approach has made the city the leader in real estate business, technology and innovation, Finance and banking, and the E-commerce sector.
Dubai’s ambition to become a leading crypto-friendly city aligns perfectly with the developments surrounding IOTA’s EVM and RWAs. The city dreads to integrate the thriving blockchain technology into various sectors from finance to real estate.
By amalgamating the finest attributes of both realms: IOTA’s secure data, feeless transactions, and minimal resource demands This, is a perfect recipe to foster innovative business models in Dubai.
Additionally, In doing so, Dubai requires a platform that will offer security, transparency, and efficiency especially when it comes to RWAs.
The synergy between these elements could unlock new opportunities for asset tokenization in Dubai. This would see real estate in the city being tokenized on IOTA, allowing fractional ownership and easier access to international investors.
This would not only boost Dubai’s real estate market but also contribute to the growth of the local crypto ecosystem.
Meanwhile, IOTA is swapping hands for $0.1353, marking a 3.70% and 20.04% decline in the last 24 hours and past month, respectively.
@Newshounds
SOURCE: Crypto News Flash
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