S&P Dow Jones Partners with French Kaiko to Launch a Series of Crypto Indices

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Sep 3, 2026Rémy Rencurel

A suite of indices in partnership between S&P DJI and Kaiko

In a press release published on September 1, 2026, S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI), the world's largest index provider, and Kaiko, a French specialist in market data on digital assets, announced the launch of a suite of indices under the joint brand << S&P Kaiko Digital Asset Indices >>.

Specifically, Kaiko's benchmark rates and multi-asset indices, as well as S&P DJI's existing crypto indices, will be grouped under a single brand, leveraging Kaiko's data infrastructure. On its part, S&P Dow Jones Indices will bring its expertise in benchmark index administration, distribution, and global licensing.

At launch, the suite already covers over 4,000 rates and indices in the digital asset class. Financial products already linked to Kaiko's benchmarks (ETPs, futures, options, structured products) will be able to rely on the new S&P Kaiko brand.

📣 S&P Dow Jones Indices and Kaiko are combining their digital asset index offerings into a single co-branded suite: S&P Kaiko Digital Asset Indices. Over 4,000 rates and indices, powered by Kaiko's data infrastructure with @SPDJIndices global licensing and distribution.

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--- Kaiko (@KaikoData) September 1, 2026

What do these 4,000 indices related to the crypto sector cover?

The suite of indices is divided into two main families at Kaiko. On one side, the << reference rates >>, also known as single-asset indices, which aggregate the prices of the same asset across multiple exchange platforms to produce a value.

On the other side, the multi-asset indices (or << basket indexes >>), which include broad baskets as well as thematic and sector indices covering, for example, DeFi (decentralized finance), NFTs (non-fungible tokens), PoS (Proof of Stake) cryptos, or Web3.

Kaiko's benchmarks already serve as the foundation for several large-scale listed products. The most recent example is the 21Shares Canton Network ETF (TCAN), listed on May 7, 2026, on NASDAQ and offering direct exposure to Canton Coin (CC). Beyond this case, 21Shares relies on Kaiko's rates for one of the largest catalogs of crypto ETPs in the world, with listings on Euronext Paris, Euronext Amsterdam, the London Stock Exchange, and the SIX Swiss Exchange.

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A response to institutional demand for cryptocurrencies

The move reflects the growing maturity of the crypto market. Asset managers, ETF issuers, exchange platforms, and structured product providers are demanding benchmark indices that combine robust data, transparent methodologies, and recognized governance.

<< Together, S&P DJI and Kaiko raise the benchmark standards for digital assets >>, said Cameron Drinkwater, product and operations director for S&P Dow Jones Indices. His counterpart at Kaiko, CEO Ambre Soubiran, emphasizes that the suite offers institutions << the credibility, distribution, and data accuracy necessary to participate in this asset class with confidence >>.

S&P DJI brings its status as a benchmark administrator under the European BMR (Benchmark Regulation) and its alignment with the principles of IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions). Kaiko, for its part, provides connectivity to over 150 exchange platforms and a continuously operating infrastructure suited for crypto markets that are open 24/7.

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Kaiko's International Rise Continues

For the French company founded in 2014, this alliance represents a symbolic milestone. Kaiko had already consolidated its European positioning by recently acquiring the DeFi infrastructure Cometh, which allowed it to obtain a MiCA license to operate more broadly in the European Union.

The company notably raised $53 million in 2022, specifically to finance its international expansion. The agreement with S&P DJI marks a new step in this trajectory, associating its name with one of the most recognized brands in global finance, the origin of the famous S&P 500 index on American companies.

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The TradFi-Crypto Convergence Continues to Accelerate

This announcement is part of a broader trend: major traditional financial centers are multiplying initiatives on digital assets. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) recently launched four crypto indices covering SOL, XRP, TRX, and BNB, while institutional adoption of Bitcoin ETFs has reached record levels since their launch in 2024.

With this suite of co-branded indices, S&P DJI and Kaiko send a clear signal to financial institutions. The boundaries between traditional markets (TradFi) and crypto markets continue to blur, driven by the demand for regulated products and reliable benchmarks. It remains to be seen how many new ETFs, ETPs, and other structured products listed on exchanges will be linked to these indices in the coming months.

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Source: press release from S&P Dow Jones Indices
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Rémy Rencurel

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Already intrigued by Bitcoin and blockchain technology since 2013, I have professionalized in the sector by becoming, since 2018, a specialized writer in crypto news. I have followed the cryptosphere through its cycles, from amateur mining in the early days to the gradual structuring of the sector. Now independent, I cover crypto news, financial markets, and regulation.
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