Nasdaq and CME Group have reintroduced the Nasdaq Crypto Index under a new name, the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index (NCI), aiming to provide institutions with a regulated, transparent benchmark for digital asset exposure. The relaunch comes as demand grows for governance and transparency in crypto investing. The NCI is calculated by CF Benchmarks and built on vetted exchanges and custodians, overseen by a joint governance committee. It supports the development of ETFs, structured products, and managed funds. Nasdaq’s Sean Wasserman said the shift reflects how investors are moving beyond single-asset exposure toward broader ... (full story)