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VolMEX Seeks SEC Guidance on Crypto Options Tied to BVIV-US Index

  • —VolMEX met the SEC Crypto Task Force on October 6, 2026
  • —The initial request was filed with the SEC on September 25; Clifford Chance US LLP advised
  • —Discussions centered on an options product tied to the Volmex Bitcoin ETF Volatility Index (BVIV-US)
  • —VolMEX suggested the issue may involve more than one government agency
Why it matters: SEC guidance on crypto options would set rules for new derivatives and reduce regulatory uncertainty for the market.
Source: The Crypto Times