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Digital Asset Platform With Ex-Goldman Partner as Co-Founder Gets Bahrain Crypto License
3.4.2024
ARP Digital says its the "first and only Central Bank-licensed OTC service provider specialized in digital asset-structured products."
Bitfinex Launches First Volatility-Based Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Contracts
3.4.2024
Bitfinex Derivatives, the derivatives platform of iFinex Financial Technologies Limited, is expanding its offerings with the launch of two new volatility-focused perpetual futures contracts.
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Deribit’s Dubai Unit Receives ‘Conditional’ Virtual Asset Service Provider License
3.4.2024
Deribit FZE, an entity owned by crypto derivatives platform Deribit, has secured a conditional virtual asset service provider from the Dubai virtual assets regulator. The license, which covers spot and derivative trading, will remain non-operational until Deribit meets the regulator’s localization...
Bitfinex Derivatives Users Can Now Place Bets on Bitcoin and Ether Implied Volatility
3.4.2024
Bitfinex Derivatives announced the launch of perpetual futures tied to Volmex's proprietary bitcoin and ether implied volatility indices
In 22 Days, Liquid Staking Platforms Witness a 340,000 ETH Decline
2.4.2024
According to the most recent data, within the last 22 days, the volume of staked ether locked across various liquid staking derivative token platforms has seen a decline of 2.45%. This downward trend was observed across 27 unique platforms, culminating in a reduction of 340,000 ETH, valued...
Arrow Markets Secures $4M in Series A to Forge New Paths in Crypto Options Trading
30.3.2024
On Friday, the Avalanche-based options protocol, Arrow Markets, unveiled its successful $4 million Series A fundraising initiative. The global project aiming to “revolutionize crypto options trading” garners support from prominent backers including Framework Ventures, Delphi Ventures, and...
Goldman Sachs Sees Spike in Crypto Options Engagement Among Hedge Funds
25.3.2024
Goldman Sachs' hedge fund clients are reportedly showing increased interest in crypto derivatives, spurred by the resurgence of the crypto market.
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Coinbase Derivatives Plans Cash-Settled Futures for Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash
21.3.2024
Coinbase is gearing up to launch futures trading for some notable cryptocurrencies, including the popular meme coin Dogecoin, as well as Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash.
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Bitcoin Rallies Post-Fed Rate Announcement, Shorts Worth $151.69M Liquidated
21.3.2024
The valuation of bitcoin (BTC) tapped the $68,000 mark merely 17 hours following its dip to $60,760 per unit. Following the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) session, the entire crypto market has seen a 5.9% upturn, with bitcoin rising 6.8% versus the U.S. dollar. Crypto Market...
Luxor Looks to Help Bitcoin Miners Hedge Halving Risk With New Hashrate Futures
19.3.2024
The bitcoin mining software and services company partnered with Bitnomial to offer cash-settled hashrate futures
$100K to $150K — Traders Target Six-Figure Heights With Long-Dated Bitcoin Call Options
18.3.2024
Recent data reveals a significant uptick in open interest for bitcoin futures and options across various trading platforms in recent weeks. On Monday, insights from QCP Capital indicated a notable interest in long-term September and December bitcoin calls, aiming for the lofty six-figure price...
BTC and ETH Derivative Tokens Dominate by Securing Several Top Positions in the Crypto Economy
17.3.2024
Throughout this month, bitcoin and ethereum have risen to their highest valuations in years. These two pivotal crypto assets have substantially influenced the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin currently holding a 51.9% market dominance and ethereum at 17% as of mid-March 2024. Furthermore,...
Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures Leads $10M Funding Round in Crypto Exchange D2X
14.3.2024
Point72 Ventures, an early-stage venture fund backed by Steve Cohen, is leading a $10 million Series A funding round in D2X, a Netherlands-based crypto derivatives exchange.
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Crypto Industry Players in Hong Kong Call for Swift Approval of Bitcoin ETFs
13.3.2024
Authorities in Hong Kong have been urged to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in order to cement the region’s position as the financial hub of Asia. Industry participants believe that launching this ahead of the U.S. will enhance Hong Kong’s status in the global cryptocurrency...
Ether Put Demand Signals Weakness After $4K Price Breakout
12.3.2024
By locking in the right to sell ETH at a predetermined price, options traders are preparing for short-term weakness after the cryptocurrency hit a two-year high
UK Watchdog Says It Will Not Object to Crypto ETN Listing Requests
12.3.2024
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has said it will not object to requests by recognised investment exchanges to launch crypto-backed exchange-traded notes. The exchange-traded notes will only be made available to professional investors such as regulated investment firms. ETNs...
Bitcoin Futures Market Attracts Unprecedented Open Interest as Derivatives Appetite Grows
8.3.2024
The latest bitcoin derivatives data indicates a continued climb in bitcoin futures open interest, hitting all-time peaks. Over the last day, statistics reveal an open interest of $32.30 billion across fourteen distinct bitcoin futures markets. Soaring Open Interest in BTC Futures Signals Growing...
Return of Animal Spirits? Bitcoin Traders Lock $20M in the $200K Call Option
8.3.2024
Bitcoin traders are having a relook at the $200,000 call option after a gap of nearly three years
Injective Protocol’s inEVM Nears Completion, Bridging Ethereum and Low-Fee Derivatives Trading
7.3.2024
Injective Protocol plans to connect with Ethereum. The code enabling this, developers say, is 98% complete as of early March 2024
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Surpasses $65K, Meme Tokens Rally
4.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets