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Brazil's B3 Lists First OTC Option on Crypto ETF

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Brazil's B3 exchange has executed the first guaranteed over-the-counter (OTC) flexible option on Hashdex's crypto-index ETF (HASH11), with Inter and XP as counterparties. The trade was cleared through B3's clearinghouse, integrating crypto ETF exposure into the same infrastructure used for traditional assets—covering counterparty risk, margining, and settlement. This move brings crypto-linked products into the established market plumbing that Wall Street still seeks to open.

By treating the crypto ETF option like any other derivative, B3 demonstrates that digital asset exposure can be seamlessly handled within existing financial frameworks. This development could pave the way for broader institutional adoption in Brazil and serve as a model for other markets. The trade signals increasing maturity and regulatory acceptance of crypto-based financial instruments in emerging markets.

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