The SEC's October 2 notice clears IEX to list options on crypto commodity trusts holding Bitcoin and other assets and to set IBIT position limits.
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IEX has already enabled the trading of options on its stock market and, separately, asked permission to list options linked to Bitcoin's ETF in cash. The difference is key: the first initiative is active, while the second initiative still has to go through a regulatory review and has no confirmed approval.