Nasdaq files rule change with SEC to remove limits on options tied to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, aligning with other commodity-based funds. SEC waives waiting period, allowing immediate implementation. Options trading restrictions aim to reduce market risk. Comment period open until late February for final determination. Nasdaq expanding role in crypto markets, including offering tokenized stocks and increasing position limits on options. Nasdaq and CME Group to unify crypto benchmarks into Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index, tracking major cryptocurrencies. Nasdaq is a major US stock exchange operator for equities and derivatives.

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