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Crypto Derivatives Exchange Blade Raises $4.3M From Coinbase and Others
13.8.2019
An upcoming crypto derivatives platform focused on perpetuals has raised over $4 million in a seed round led by Coinbase
Derivatives Drama: The Unintended Consequences of Crypto Regulation
11.8.2019
Noelle Acheson points out that the LedgerX confusion highlights potential CFTC priorities regarding the regulation of crypto derivatives that could lead to the opposite of what the regulator intends
US Exchanges Race to Launch Regulated Physically-Delivered Bitcoin Futures
9.8.2019
The race to launch regulated physically-delivered bitcoin futures is back on for three US-regulated trading platforms after one of them hit a snag with the country’s derivatives regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Two other exchanges are racing to launch similar products this...
Research Reports Show Positive Crypto Industry Growth in H1 2019
3.8.2019
More than half the year is behind us and the cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to move forward, showing relentless growth over the last six months. 2019 has also seen a new theme arise as speculators believe the cryptocurrency ecosystem is experiencing an influx of institutional interest...
Crypto Exchange Launches ‘Shitcoin Futures Index,’ Offering New Way to Short Alts
1.8.2019
A leading crypto exchange has bundled altcoins into a one-of-a-kind futures index
Bitcoin Futures Update: Bakkt Testing, CME Breaks Records, and a $100K Call Option
23.7.2019
Over the last few months, the interest surrounding cryptocurrency derivatives products has been growing fast. For some time now, open interest in CME’s bitcoin futures has been breaking records. Bakkt’s futures platform began testing contracts on Monday and the company says there...
Derivatives in Crypto, Explained
10.7.2019
Financial derivatives are one of the oldest types of contracts on the financial markets. How can they be applied to the crypto industry? #SPONSORED
KuCoin Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Trading With 20x Leverage
8.7.2019
IDG-backed cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has just launched a crypto derivatives trading platform called KuMEX in public beta
UK Finance Watchdog Takes Step Toward Ban on Crypto Derivatives, ETNs
3.7.2019
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is now consulting on a ban of cryptocurrency-based derivatives and ETNs in a bid to protect investors
Ledgerx Approved to Offer Regulated Bitcoin Derivatives to Retail Investors
26.6.2019
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved Ledgerx to offer physically-settled bitcoin spot and derivatives trading, previously available only to institutional investors, to retail investors of any size. Ledgerx explained that its new platform will share the same order book as...
Bitfinex CTO Hints at Maximum Leverage for Upcoming Derivatives Trading
25.6.2019
Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange CTO hinted at maximum leverage for upcoming derivatives training
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital to Launch Crypto Options Contracts Trading: Report
21.6.2019
Mike Novogratz’s crypto investment bank Galaxy Digital will launch cryptocurrency options contracts trading, new report says
Bloomberg: UK Interdealer Broker TP ICAP to Sell CME’s Bitcoin Futures
17.6.2019
CME’s bitcoin futures are now being sold by United Kingdom-based interdealer broker TP ICAP
CME’s Bitcoin Futures Hit New Records
11.6.2019
Ever since the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) announced it was ending its bitcoin futures products back in March, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group) has seen a huge influx of bitcoin derivatives volumes. During the second week of May, CME’s bitcoin futures touched a milestone...
Open Positions on Chicago Mercantile Exchange Bitcoin Futures Hit Record High
4.6.2019
Open positions for bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange have reportedly hit an all-time high
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Encourages Less Caution Toward ETF Innovation
3.6.2019
The SEC should approach exchange-traded funds with less caution, according to commissioner Hester Peirce
Japanese Financial Services Agency Approaches Crypto ETFs With Caution, Cites Volatility
30.5.2019
Cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds are reportedly being approached with caution by the Japanese Financial Services Agency
Crypto Derivatives Platform Vows to Tackle Socialized Losses Seen on Other Exchanges
24.5.2019
A crypto derivatives exchange says it offers competitive advantages over rivals thanks to its partnerships with established industry players. #SPONSORED
Algorithmic Cryptocurrency Trading Firm GSR Launches New Bitcoin Halo Option Derivative
14.5.2019
The launch of a new bitcoin halo option derivative has been announced by algorithmic cryptocurrency trading firm GSR
CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Suggests Creation of Crypto Self-Regulatory Organization
18.2.2019
A self-regulatory structure for the crypto industry has been suggested by CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz