• The SEC has approved NasdaqGS:NDAQ to list index options tied to the price of Bitcoin.
• The decision allows U.S. equity traders to access regulated crypto linked options on Nasdaq for the first time.
• Additional regulatory steps are still required before trading in these products can begin.

NasdaqGS:NDAQ runs one of the largest U.S. equity and derivatives exchanges and has been building out its digital asset infrastructure alongside its traditional listings and trading services. The SEC’s approval to list Bitcoin index options fits into a broader push by exchanges and institutions to offer more regulated access to crypto related products, as investors look for ways to trade digital assets through familiar brokerage and clearing…