NYSE to Introduce New Bitcoin Price Index
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is reportedly planning to introduce a special global price index to value Bitcoin, a decentralized digital currency-cum-technology. As reported by Mashable, the world's largest stock exchange is in the process to launch the Bitcoin price index through its Global Index Feed. It is further planning to make the index available free on its website, though for a limited time. The news website also managed to obtain a quote from the NYSE's President, Mr. Tom Farley, who confirmed their plans to launch the Bitcoin index. "We are now going to use our name,....
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