<ul><li>The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nasdaq's International Securities Exchange (ISE) to list and trade options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).</li><li>The approval is a significant step forward for crypto derivatives and expands the range of financial products linked to Bitcoin in the US.</li><li>The decision follows BlackRock's request in March, and the amendments submitted by Nasdaq ISE to address concerns about market manipulation and excessive risk-taking.</li><li>The SEC's approval of the options will help Bitcoin ETFs gain traction with mainstream investors.</li></ul>

SEC approve Nasdaq listing of options for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

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