Derivatives

BitMEX

Revamped Crypto Derivatives Exchange Qume Set to Fly in Wake of BitMEX Woes

The timing couldn’t be better for regulation-focused trading platform Qume, which unveils a revamped set of services Monday.

Business  ·  12 October 2020
FCA

UK Crypto Derivatives Ban Seen Having Limited Effect on Small Market

The FCA's ban could prompt some individuals to shift their crypto trading to offshore, unregulated exchanges.

Markets  ·  12 October 2020
CME

CME Sounding Out Crypto Traders to Gauge Market Demand for Ether Futures, Options

The largest U.S. regulated market for bitcoin futures has been sounding out cryptocurrency traders to gauge their interest in a listing of futures and options on the Ethereum blockchain’s native tokens.

Markets  ·  9 October 2020
DeFi

These 3 Trends Are Driving Crypto Market Growth Now

The latest CoinDesk Quarterly Review looks at some of the main drivers of crypto market evolution including DeF, derivatives and stablecoins.

Markets  ·  6 October 2020
Derivatives

The UK Bans Crypto Derivatives

The crypto industry reacts to a big move from the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, which banned crypto derivatives.

People  ·  6 October 2020
CoinFlash

Ripple Wins US Patent for New Oracle-Based Smart Contract Design

Ripple's patented design would allow derivatives to settle based on external information – such as temperature data.

Tech  ·  2 October 2020
CoinFlash

Bitcoin’s Bearish September Has Kneecapped Crypto ETP Activity: Report

Bitcoin's price woes this month likely put investors off from purchasing crypto ETPs, pushing volumes into a nosedive.

Markets  ·  25 September 2020
Exchanges

Diginex Raises $20M Ahead of SPAC Listing on Nasdaq

Diginex, the firm behind the newly launched EQUOS.io crypto exchange, has raised $20 million ahead of an anticipated Nasdaq listing later this month.

Business  ·  8 September 2020
CoinFlash

Fireblocks, X-Margin Partner to Offer Institutions Cross Margin Trading in Crypto Derivatives

The firms will leverage privacy enhancing zero-knowledge proof technology to enable institutional trading firms to cross margin and bilaterally trade derivatives from a single pool of collateral.

Markets  ·  8 September 2020
CoinFlash

Bitfinex Invests in Derivatives Exchange Built With Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

The raise came after the new trading platform reached nearly $10 million in aggregate trading volume.

Business  ·  8 September 2020
CoinFlash

August’s Bitcoin Rally Led to Record Crypto Derivatives Volumes: Report

CryptoCompare's latest report shows crypto derivative volumes were up 54% in August – likely a result of the rally in bitcoin's price.

Markets  ·  7 September 2020
Aave

New Crypto Derivatives Let You Bet on (or Against) Tether’s Solvency

Credit default swaps (of “The Big Short” infamy) have come to the Ethereum blockchain. Opium Exchange says they can help crypto investors manage risk.

Markets  ·  3 September 2020
CoinFlash

BitMEX Launches Mobile Trading App in 140 Countries

The new app does not include the iconic "trollbox" feature of BitMEX's site, but will in future, the firm said.

Markets  ·  1 September 2020
Japan

Japanese Financial Giant SBI Holdings Launches Short-Term Crypto Derivatives

Already live on SBI's forex trading platform, the contracts for difference (CFDs) are available in bitcoin, ether and XRP flavors.

Markets  ·  28 August 2020
CoinFlash

More Than 95% of Crypto Futures Volume Is in Asia: Report

Asian exchanges account for more than 95% of the futures volume in crypto, according to a new report by Switzerland-based Blockchain Valley Ventures.

Business  ·  27 August 2020