Latin America's Largest Stock Exchange Launches Crypto Options on BTC, ETH, SOL

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Latin America's largest stock exchange has begun offering options contracts tied to bitcoin, ether, and solana futures. The products are derivatives that settle into underlying futures contracts rather than directly into the cryptocurrencies themselves. This structure means the exchange does not handle custody, transfer, or administration of any digital tokens. The move marks a significant step in bringing regulated crypto exposure to Latin American institutional and retail investors.

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