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Arthur Hayes Insists ‘Bitcoin Will Be the Currency’ of Artificial Intelligence
8.7.2023
In a freshly unveiled blog piece, Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of crypto derivatives platform Bitmex, posits that bitcoin is the prime currency for artificial intelligence (AI). Hayes maintains that moving forward, BTC will be the favored currency for AIs since they “must use a system that...
On-chain derivatives are DeFi’s next boom opportunity — Apollo Capital
6.7.2023
With centralized exchanges coming under increasing scrutiny, Henrik Andersson has touted the promise of decentralized derivatives
OPNX launches ‘oUSD’ credit currency for crypto margin trading
5.7.2023
The new “credit currency” will allow users to rely on cryptocurrencies as collateral without needing to obtain loans from other institutions
Crypto Trading Volumes Rise for First Time in 3 Months Amid ETF Optimism
5.7.2023
Even so, spot trading volumes are at historically low levels
Lido, Rocket Pool team members argue over decentralization
4.7.2023
A Lido team member claimed Rocket Pool is not really governed by its DAO, but Rocket Pool community members pushed back, claiming the protocol is becoming more decentralized
Liquid Staking Defi Platforms Now Secure Over 10 Million Ethereum Worth Close to $20B
2.7.2023
Based on recent data, over ten million ethereum is now secured within liquid staking derivatives platforms, with a valuation close to $20 billion at current exchange rates. Two leading liquid staking decentralized finance (defi) protocols, Lido Finance, and Rocket Pool, experienced 30-day growth...
CME Group Announces Plans to Launch ETH to BTC Ratio Futures
29.6.2023
Derivatives exchange CME Group plans to launch ether/bitcoin (ETH/BTC) ratio futures on July 31, if approved by regulators, the company announced Thursday
Ex-Genesis CEO Michael Moro to Head Crypto Derivatives Exchange Startup
29.6.2023
Ankex, a non-custodial exchange with a centralized order book, is being spun out of crypto custody firm Qredo, which Moro joined in January
Bitget Celebrates Messi’s Birthday with Graffiti Wall in His Hometown
24.6.2023
PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 24, 2023 — Bitget, top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform, is honoring its official partner and soccer legend Lionel Messi’s birthday on June 24 in a unique and artistic manner. As a gesture of appreciation, Bitget has commissioned...
Crypto Exchange BIT Unveils Options Market for Cardano's ADA Token
21.6.2023
BIT's unified margin system allows ADA holders to trade options at a discount
Barney Mannerings, Co-Founder of Vega Protocol, on Crypto Derivatives and Permissionless Market Creation in DeFi | Ep. 240
20.6.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Barney Mannerings, Co-Founder of Vega Protocol, talks about purpose-built blockchains for DeFi applications, the present + future of crypto derivatives, and permissionless market creation in DeFi. ...
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Ether Options Market Makers Are 'Long Gamma' at $1.8K
9.6.2023
Traders said market makers are holding options with a $1,800 strike price and are likely to influence prices as they try to keep their portfolios direction-neutral
Bitget Unveils Martingale AI: The AI-Infused Trading Tool for Crypto Traders
8.6.2023
On June 7, 2023, Bitget, a Seychelles-based platform for crypto derivatives and copy trading, announced the launch of Martingale AI, an AI-infused trading tool. The new feature enables novice crypto traders to utilize strategies developed by AI. Bitget’s Martingale AI: A New AI-Centric Tool...
Cboe Receives CFTC Approval to Launch Leveraged Crypto Derivatives
7.6.2023
Crypto exchange and clearinghouse Cboe Digital will be able to offer margined bitcoin and ether futures contracts with the approval of the U.S. derivatives markets regulator. This will allow its clients to trade cryptocurrency futures with less collateralized capital upfront. Cboe Wins Regulatory...
Marinade (MNDE) Price Pumps 160%, LBR Trends On Liquid Staking Derivatives Influx
4.6.2023
Solana-based liquidity staking derivative (LSD) coin Marinade ($MNDE) is up 160% in a continuing weekend pump as general interest in the LSD complex grows.
MNDE has risen from $0.03 at the end of Friday trading to $0.08 today, for a 166% gain.
Meanwhile Lybra Finance (LBR), which motored to...
Coinbase Expands Futures Offering, Unveils ‘Institutional-Sized’ Bitcoin and Ether Contracts
4.6.2023
On June 1, Coinbase revealed its plans to extend bitcoin and ether futures contracts to institutional investors through its derivatives exchange. The firm mentioned that the Coinbase Bitcoin (BTI) and Ether (ETI) futures contracts would be accessible via third-party institutional futures commission...
Rapid growth in DeFi-focused Ethereum liquid staking derivatives platforms raises eyebrows
3.6.2023
ETH use in DeFi is down due to an uptick in staking, but rapid growth in LSDfi could be a bull market catalyst
Rocket Pool to Integrate With Zksync Era, Offering Faster Speeds and Lower Transaction Costs
2.6.2023
According to Rocket Pool, a liquid staking derivatives provider, users will have the ability to liquid stake their ETH using the Layer 2 (L2) Zksync Era network. The company clarified that Rocket Pool liquid stakers utilizing Zksync Era will enjoy faster speeds and lower transaction costs. Liquid...
Coinbase Derivatives Exchange to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Futures for Institutions
2.6.2023
Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, a CFTC-regulated derivatives trading platform, is launching institutional Bitcoin and Ether futures contract trading.
According to a June 1 announcement, this offering will commence on June 5, enabling institutional investors to manage risk and target attractive...
CFTC commissioner says proposal to reassess risk management could consider crypto
2.6.2023
Christy Goldsmith Romero pointed to the collapse of FTX, Terra and Celsius in having the CFTC reconsider the way it handled risk management