SEC Clears Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options — Institutional Exposure Grows
The SEC green‑lit Nasdaq’s Bitcoin index options, opening a regulated path for U.S. investors to trade Bitcoin derivatives.
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The SEC green‑lit Nasdaq’s Bitcoin index options, opening a regulated path for U.S. investors to trade Bitcoin derivatives.
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