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SEC Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Approval
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Updated 14 October 2026
The bullish argument: The SEC approval of Nasdaq Bitcoin index options is a significant step towards expanding regulated access to Bitcoin derivatives in the U.S.
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Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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The Mercury News · Published 24 May 2026
Nasdaq gets approval from SEC to list Bitcoin index options
In coverage record: 25 May 2026
“The Securities and Exchange Commission has given the go-ahead for Nasdaq to list index options based on the price of Bitcoin, the latest sign that Wall Street is becoming more tightly integrated with the world of digital assets.”
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CoinGape · Published 23 May 2026
Bitcoin Index Options By Nasdaq Get SEC Greenlight, What Comes Next?
In coverage record: 24 May 2026
“David Barrett, head of U.S. options for Nasdaq, said that it is a big milestone for regulated crypto derivatives trading in the U.S. He added that the decision 'represents an important step in expanding regulated, transparent access to digital asset derivatives,' per Bloomberg report.”
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