Argentina's National Securities Commission Approves Launch of Futures Contract Based on Bitcoin Index

The Argentine National Securities Commission (CNV) has approved the launch of a futures contract based on a bitcoin index, which will be traded and settled in Argentine pesos based on the bitcoin index of the Argentine stock exchange Matba Rofex. In this way, accredited investors will be able to gain exposure to bitcoin price changes in a safe and transparent manner through derivatives products traded under a regulated market infrastructure, according to CNV.