S&P Launches Digital Markets 50 Index: 15 Cryptocurrencies & 35 Crypto Stocks Combined

S&P Dow Jones Indices, a leading global index provider, has unveiled the innovative S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, creating a groundbreaking hybrid benchmark that merges 15 major cryptocurrencies with 35 publicly-traded crypto-focused companies. This strategic move offers investors comprehensive exposure to the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem through a single investment vehicle. The new index tracks 35 established companies specializing in crypto infrastructure, blockchain technology, and digital financial services, combined with 15 cryptocurrencies selected from S&P's Broad Digital Market Index. This unique cross-asset approach captures performance across both the foundational companies building crypto infrastructure and the digital tokens driving market innovation. Dinari, a prominent tokenization platform, collaborated on the index development and will issue a "dShare" token enabling direct on-chain index tracking. The token is designed for maximum transparency and interoperability across multiple blockchain networks. "This reflects institutional investors increasingly incorporating digital assets into core portfolios rather than treating them as speculative instruments," stated Cameron Drinkwater, Chief Product & Operations Officer at S&P Dow Jones Indices. The timing coincides with growing regulatory clarity and mainstream crypto adoption. Coinbase (COIN) has surged 50% year-to-date, while Robinhood (HOOD) has skyrocketed over 250% since January following crypto service expansions. "We're demonstrating how blockchain infrastructure can modernize trusted financial benchmarks," emphasized Anna Wroblewska, Dinari's Chief Business Officer. While the official launch date remains unannounced, the Digital Markets 50 Index represents S&P's expanding crypto index portfolio and signals accelerating convergence between traditional and digital finance.