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Is TradFi Serious About Embracing Crypto?

NASDAQ races to match NYSE seeking Bitcoin option approval

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Austin Hodge
August 28, 2024 • Read Time: 9 minutes

In an exciting move set to deepen the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, Nasdaq is gearing up to offer Bitcoin options, taking a page from rival New York Stock Exchange's playbook. As both giants await regulatory approval, the anticipation builds for what might be a watershed moment in crypto trading.

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