S&P Global has entered the crypto arena with the launch of the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, a first-of-its-kind benchmark tracking both digital assets and publicly traded crypto-related companies. Developed with Dinari, a U.S. platform specializing in tokenized public securities, the index includes 35 equities and 15 cryptocurrencies drawn from S&P's digital asset suite. In other words, the index will combine 15 major cryptocurrencies with 35 crypto-related stocks.
S&P Global reaffirmed its AA+ credit rating and stable outlook last week due in part to "robust tariff income," which should help offset the impact of tax cuts and spending in the federal budget. While S&P doesn't see meaningful improvement in the fiscal deficit, it doesn't expect steep deterioration either. However, reciprocal tariffs face legal challenges and could be struck down.