NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has unveiled its intention to broaden the scope of its S&P Dow Jones Indices (“S&P DJI”) crypto index offerings with the introduction of the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index. In collaboration with Dinari, a prominent provider of tokenized securities linked to U.S. public markets, S&P Global will develop a token that tracks this new benchmark. The index aims to encapsulate a diverse array of companies and digital assets tied to the cryptocurrency ecosystem, merging cryptocurrencies and publicly traded equities associated with crypto into a singular index.
Expanding the Role of Digital Assets
“The realm of cryptocurrencies and the larger digital asset sector has transitioned from being niche to assuming a significant position in global financial markets. The enhanced suite of indices from S&P DJI equips market participants with consistent, rule-based instruments to assess and engage with this landscape. Across North America, Europe, and Asia, investors are increasingly considering digital assets as integral components of their investment strategies, whether for diversification, growth, or innovation,” stated Cameron Drinkwater, Chief Product & Operations Officer at S&P Dow Jones Indices. “Having independent, trustworthy, and user-friendly benchmarks is crucial for financial markets. Just like traditional markets, reliable benchmarks can enhance transparency and accessibility within the digital asset space,” Ms. Drinkwater added.
Responding to Rising Demand
The anticipated launch of the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index coincides with a growing appetite for broader and more diversified exposure to decentralized financial markets. This new index will feature 35 companies engaged in digital asset operations, infrastructure development, financial services, blockchain applications, and related technologies. Additionally, it will incorporate 15 cryptocurrencies selected from the S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market Index. S&P Global believes this innovative structure will provide insights into performance for investors interested in crypto-related opportunities across both sectors of the crypto landscape.
Pioneering Investment Opportunities
“By making the S&P Digital Markets 50 available through dShares, we are not merely tokenizing an index; we are showcasing how blockchain technology can modernize reliable benchmarks,” remarked Anna Wroblewska, Chief Business Officer at Dinari. “For the first time, investors can engage with both U.S. equities and digital assets within a single, clear product. This launch exemplifies how on-chain technology can enhance the reach of established financial standards, rendering them more efficient, accessible, and relevant on a global scale.”
Building on Established Foundations
This latest index will augment the existing series of digital asset benchmarks from S&P Dow Jones Indices, which includes both the S&P Cryptocurrency Indices and the S&P Digital Market Indices. S&P Global’s initiatives in the digital asset space strive to promote transparency and informed decision-making at the intersection of decentralized innovation and traditional finance.
About S&P Dow Jones Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices stands as the largest global authority on essential index-based concepts, data, and research, housing renowned financial market indicators like the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on S&P indices than those of any other index provider worldwide. Since the inception of the first index by Charles Dow in 1884, S&P DJI has been at the forefront of innovation, developing indices across various asset classes that shape how investors measure and engage with markets. S&P Dow Jones Indices operates under S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which offers critical insights for individuals, businesses, and governments to make informed decisions confidently.
