CBOE

Exchanges

Cboe’s Head of Equity Options Just Joined a Blockchain Startup

Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has hired Kapil Rathi from Cboe Global Markets, the parent of the Chicago Board of Exchange.

Tech  ·  2 November 2018
Regulation

New SEC Commissioner Briefed on Bitcoin ETF in October Meeting

Representatives from VanEck, SolidX and the Cboe have met with the SEC's newest Commissioner, Elad Roisman, to discuss a bitcoin ETF proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2018
Regulation

VanEck, SolidX Unfazed By SEC Bitcoin ETF Delay

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently moved to delay their decision over yet another bitcoin exchange traded fund proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 September 2018
Bitcoin

SEC Delays VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF Decision to September

The U.S. SEC has delayed a decision on a proposed bitcoin ETF, pushing its final determination ahead by more than a month.

Tech  ·  7 August 2018
Bitcoin

Here’s the Bitcoin ETF Presentation SolidX Gave to the SEC Last Week

SEC officials huddled with stakeholders last week on a proposed bitcoin ETF.

Business  ·  7 August 2018
Markets

For Wall Street, Bitcoin ETF Decision Could Answer ‘$1 Billion’ Question

CoinDesk talks to Wall Street analysts ahead of a decision that could find regulators approving the first exchange-traded fund for cryptocurrency.

Markets  ·  7 August 2018
Exchanges

The SEC Is Seeking Comment on Yet Another Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is once again seeking comments on potential bitcoin-based exchange traded funds (ETFs). 

Business  ·  27 June 2018
Regulation

SEC Has Removed ‘Stumbling Block’ for Ether Futures, Says Cboe

The doors may be open for Cboe to launch an ether futures product, following a recent comment from the SEC that the cryptocurrency is not a security.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2018
Bitcoin

CBOE Saw Its Highest-Ever Bitcoin Futures Volumes Yesterday

Bitcoin futures contracts saw a spike in trading volume Wednesday, according to data from both CBOE and CME.

Markets  ·  26 April 2018
Exchanges

Cboe Exchange Wants to Lower Its Bitcoin Futures Prices

The CBOE plans to lower the minimum price change for its bitcoin futures contracts from $10 to $5, according to a newly published letter.

Markets  ·  24 April 2018
Bitcoin

Cboe Prods SEC on Bitcoin ETF Approval in New Letter

In a new letter, Cboe Global Markets president Chris Concannon addresses some of the SEC's concerns about bitcoin derivatives markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2018
Europe

Ripple’s XRP Might Be the Next Big Crypto Futures Market

A little-known British crypto company has already turned XRP futures into a budding business worth over $30 million a month.

Business  ·  20 March 2018
Exchanges

UK Crypto Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Futures Contracts

Cryptocurrency exchange CoinfloorEX announced it would offer bitcoin futures contracts as of April 2018.

Markets  ·  14 March 2018
Exchanges

Gemini Exchange Plans to Add More Crypto Tokens

Litecoin and bitcoin cash are logical candidates for inclusion this year, Tyler Winklevoss said.

Business  ·  8 March 2018
Markets

Moody’s: Bitcoin Volatility (Likely) Won’t Hurt CME’s Risk Rating

Moody's Investors Service said today that it doesn't believe the launch of bitcoin futures will hurt the creditworthiness of either CME or Cboe.

Markets  ·  14 February 2018