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Cboe Extends Exclusive SPX Options License to 2051, Opens Door to Tokenized Contracts

  • —SPX options license extended by 25 years, through 2051
  • —SPX average daily volume hit 4.63 million contracts in August 2026
  • —2025 set a record 970.6 million contracts, a fourth straight annual high
  • —Tokenized options listed as a possible collaboration area, with no details
Why it matters: The world's largest options venue opening the door to blockchain-based derivatives sets a benchmark for tokenizing traditional markets.
Source: Crypto News Flash
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