Latin America’s biggest stock exchange now offers options on bitcoin, ether and solana futures
These options settle into underlying futures contracts rather than spot cryptoassets, involving no custody, transfer, or administration of tokens....
Key takeaways
- 1Brazil's B3 exchange launched options on bitcoin, ether, and solana futures on July 6, 2026.
- 2Options settle into underlying futures contracts with no token custody, transfer, or administration required.
- 3Products trade locally in reais (bitcoin) and USD (ether, solana) using Nasdaq crypto indexes.
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Why it matters
Indian retail investors gain insight into regulated crypto derivatives expansion in emerging markets; B3's model demonstrates how exchanges can offer crypto exposure through regulated venues without offshore dependencies, potentially influencing India's regulatory framework for similar products.
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