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Institutional and Retail Bitcoin Futures Demand Continues to Climb
12.1.2020
2019 saw significant bitcoin derivatives action from firms like CME Group and Bakkt. This year, demand for CME’s bitcoin futures remains strong and the firm’s options products may be available this week. Additionally, Bakkt’s physically-delivered bitcoin futures have consistently...
New CME Bitcoin Options Spark ‘Unusually Strong Activity’ — JPMorgan
11.1.2020
JPMorgan believes “high anticipation” is building ahead of the launch of CME’s Bitcoin options next week
Korean Presidential Committee Pushes to Make Cryptocurrency Mainstream
8.1.2020
A South Korean committee directly under the president has recommended several measures to the government that will make cryptocurrency mainstream. Emphasizing that “it is no longer possible to stop crypto asset trade,” the committee recommends integrating crypto into the country’s...
TD Ameritrade Doesn’t Deny Potential Inclusion of XRP Into Service
30.12.2019
Early adopter of the first-ever Bitcoin futures, TD Ameritrade again hinted that it still considers adding more crypto services based on client feedback
US Bitcoin Derivatives Market, Highlights of 2019
27.12.2019
Crypto derivatives exchanges in the U.S. are looking to expand their offerings with the introduction of BTC options
Bitcoin Futures Provider Bakkt Names Mike Blandina as New Head
23.12.2019
Bitcoin warehouse and Intercontinental Exchange subsidiary Bakkt officially has a new head
Erisx Launches Regulated Bitcoin Futures Market
18.12.2019
Crypto trading platform Erisx has launched a bitcoin futures market regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Its physically settled bitcoin futures contracts trade alongside its spot market which supports four cryptocurrencies. Erisx has obtained a license from the U.S....
ErisX Takes on Bakkt With Launch of Physically-Settled US Bitcoin Futures
17.12.2019
ErisX plans to work with futures commission merchants and brokerages starting next year, allowing investors hoping to trade its physically-settled bitcoin futures an alternative to Bakkt
Giant Backed ErisX Launches Bitcoin Futures For Small Investors
17.12.2019
Regulated derivatives exchange ErisX, backed by major U.S. brokerage TD Ameritrade, is estimated to launch their "Futures Digital Currency Products" today, aiming to capitalize on the rising interest in Bitcoin (BTC) futures among small investors.
The exchange’s portfolio currently comprises...
Bitcoin Price Clips $7.1K Futures ‘Gap’ as Bearish Warnings Persist
16.12.2019
Bitcoin once again fills the gap between Friday and Monday futures trading levels with a trip to $7,145
Russia’s Hydra Darknet Marketplace Plans $146M Token Sale
14.12.2019
According to regional reports, the Russian darknet market Hydra is planning an initial coin offering (ICO) in order to expand the marketplace internationally. The sale is set to start on December 16 and Hydra administrators hope to raise $146 million from the token sale. Also read: Regulatory...
French-Regulated Napoleon Bitcoin Fund Linked to CME Futures
11.12.2019
A French company launched a regulated Bitcoin fund to be traded as futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
France’s New ‘Napoleon Bitcoin Fund’ Is Tied to CME’s Cash-Settled Futures
11.12.2019
French asset management firm Napoleon AM has launched a new fund tied to CME's cash-settled bitcoin futures
Bakkt Launches Bitcoin Options in US, Futures in Asia
10.12.2019
Bakkt has launched two new regulated bitcoin derivatives products. Within hours of launch, Bakkt announced that over 1,000 futures contracts had been traded in Asia. The platform now offers four types of regulated bitcoin derivatives products: monthly and daily physically delivered bitcoin futures...
Crypto Exchange BTSE Eyes $50M for Exchange Token Sale on Liquid Network
10.12.2019
Crypto futures exchange BTSE is looking to raise $50 million via a sale for a native exchange token based on Blockstream’s Bitcoin sidechain, the Liquid Network
Binance Futures Hits $2.7B All-Time High as Firm Adds Futures on iOS
9.12.2019
Binance rolls out BTC and ETH futures trading on iOS as its futures platform hits an ATH of $2.7 billion
Bakkt Launches 1st Regulated BTC Options as CEO Enters US Senate
9.12.2019
ICE’s digital asset arm Bakkt launches the first regulated Bitcoin options and cash-settled futures
Regulatory Roundup: Bitcoin Futures Fund Approved, India’s RBI-Backed Digital Currency
9.12.2019
In this regulatory roundup, we cover the U.S. SEC approving a bitcoin futures fund, the new IRS tax form targeting crypto owners, and several more steps taken by the U.S. government toward crypto regulation. We also cover India’s central bank digital currency plan, South Korea’s crypto...
SEC Approves Bitcoin Futures Fund
7.12.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an investment fund that will invest in bitcoin futures contracts. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls this move “a bit of progress.” The SEC has also revealed why it decided to approve such a fund. Also read: Swiss Licensed...
State Street: 38% of Clients Will Put More Money into Digital Assets in 2020
6.12.2019
The majority of asset managers that bank with State Street are interested in digital assets, but none have asked the global custodian to store them yet