Crypto Derivatives


Policy

Nomura-Backed Laser Digital Wins Regulatory Nod for Crypto Derivatives in Dubai

Laser Digital secured the first regulated over-the-counter crypto options limited license under VARA’s pilot framework.

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Finance

Australian Fintech Eightcap Debuts CoinDesk20 CFD for Retail Traders

The CoinDesk 20 Index offers a weighted performance of the largest digital assets

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Finance

Crypto-Friendly Bank Revolut Eyes Expansion Into Derivatives

Revolut is recruiting a general manager of crypto derivatives who will be tasked with taking a new related offering "from zero to scale."

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Finance

Kraken Rolls Out Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Europe

Kraken is offering derivatives trading in digital assets, compliant with Europe's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFIDII).

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Markets

CME Group Crypto Derivatives Volume Soars 129% in April With ETH Leading the Charge


The exchange saw its crypto derivatives volumes rise sharply to $8.9 billion in April, led by ether futures growth.

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Policy

U.S. Derivatives Watchdog Weighs 24/7 Action With Crypto Oversight on Horizon

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened a public-comment period for around-the-clock derivatives activity, as seen in the digital assets space.

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Markets

Why 2023 Is Like 2020 and Bitcoin Is Set to Head Towards $50k

Crypto derivatives show bullish positioning but are not over-extended by historical norms. That’s good news for the whole crypto market.

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Finance

Ex-Genesis CEO Michael Moro to Head Crypto Derivatives Exchange Startup

Ankex, a non-custodial exchange with a centralized order book, is being spun out of crypto custody firm Qredo, which Moro joined in January.

Genesis Trading Michael Moro at the Crypto Bahamas event in April 2022 (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Videos

What Are Crypto Derivatives and How Do They Work

As more institutional investors seek exposure to the crypto sector, financial instruments called "crypto derivatives" are particularly appealing. B2C2 CEO Nicola White explains how they work and why traders chose to trade derivatives instead of spot.

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Finance

Coinbase Launches First Crypto Derivatives Product Aimed at Retail Traders

Coinbase Derivatives Exchange hopes to capitalize on a market that is $3 trillion in volume worldwide and provide hedging options for traders.

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