Nasdaq and CME Relaunch Crypto Index to Boost Institutional Investment
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 11 2026- Crypto Index Relaunch: Nasdaq and CME Group have relaunched the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index (NCI™) to serve as a benchmark for institutional digital asset investments, marking a strategic move towards normalizing crypto assets in institutional portfolios.
- Enhanced Market Infrastructure: This relaunch not only improves market infrastructure but also provides a foundational benchmark for ETFs, structured products, and actively managed funds, potentially driving widespread institutional adoption of crypto assets.
- Increased Regulatory Clarity: By emphasizing regulated liquid assets, the index aims to meet asset managers' risk management and diversification needs, thereby enhancing their comfort in engaging with the crypto asset class.
- Deepened Strategic Partnership: The collaboration between Nasdaq and CME could reshape the treatment of digital assets within traditional investment portfolios, fostering institutional momentum in the crypto markets and reinforcing trust in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
