Index publisher MSCI looking at launch of crypto indexes – Reuters

Index publisher MSCI looking at launch of crypto indexes – Reuters

June 16 (Reuters) - Global securities index publisher MSCI (MSCI.N) is looking at launching indexes for cryptocurrency assets, according to Chief Executive Henry Fernandez, in what would be another step towards mainstream acceptance for digital currencies and the companies trading in them.

Fernandez, speaking at a Clubhouse event organized by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz earlier this week, said MSCI has been talking to experts and is aiming to launch crypto indexes.

He gave no details on what assets any index would focus on nor any timeline for their introduction and MSCI later declined a Reuters request to elaborate on his comments.