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- S&P Digital Markets 50 Index blends equities and cryptocurrencies for diversified exposure

- The index features 35 companies in digital asset operations and 15 selected cryptocurrencies

- Blockchain-based dShares provide transparency and efficiency for accessing traditional and digital assets

S&P Global (NYSE: $SPGI ) has introduced the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, a new product that consists of both traditional equities and digital assets. This growth is a result of the growing presence of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in global markets.

The index will be composed of 35 companies operating in the digital asset business, financial services, %Blockchain technology, and infrastructure, as well as 15 chosen cryptocurrencies from the S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market Index.

Blending Traditional and Digital Assets

The S&P Digital Markets 50 Index aims to provide diversification to traditional equities and digital assets. It will now enable market players to follow up on companies that engage in the expanding digital asset ecosystem, as well as cryptocurrencies that have garnered considerable attention over the past few years.

The integration of these areas by S&P Global is a response to the growing demand for more extensive and diversified exposure to decentralized finance and digital marketplaces.

Blockchain Technology Enhances Investment Transparency

The S&P Digital Markets 50 Index is the first index that will be accessible via blockchain-based dShares, an advantage meant to transform trusted financial standards for the modern world. The technology of blockchain has provided greater transparency and efficiency, and can be used to simplify the process of accessing not only U.S. equities but also digital assets using one transparent product.

This development shows that blockchain infrastructure can complement traditional financial products and make them more accessible to investors across the globe.

The broader financial markets showed signs of volatility as the U.S. government shutdown continued into its second week. On Tuesday, major stock indices, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, experienced declines. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, the Nasdaq dropped 0.6%, and the Dow Jones fell by 92 points, or 0.2%.