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When Bakkt? Bitcoin Futures Market's Approval Appears Stuck in Limbo

More than six months since ICE revealed its vision for Bakkt, the bitcoin futures market is still awaiting regulatory approval.

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'No Change' to Bitcoin Futures Plans, CME Says, as Cboe Pulls Back

CME says it has "no changes" in store for its bitcoin futures contract, following retrenchment by rival Cboe.

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ETF Tied to Bitcoin Futures Withdrawn After SEC Staff Request

The withdrawal of a proposed ETF that would have had exposure to bitcoin futures comes just days after its submission to the SEC.

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New Proposed ETF Would Mix Bitcoin Futures With Sovereign Debt

An ETF proposal filed Monday would invest in bitcoin futures and the sovereign debt of several developed countries.

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$182 Million: ICE's Bitcoin Startup Bakkt Announces Massive Fundraise

The New York Stock Exchange–affiliated Bakkt completes its first fundraising round, with 12 partners.

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Launch of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Market May Get Postponed Again

It's unlikely the CFTC will act in time for ICE to launch Bakkt as planned on Jan. 24, CoinDesk has learned.

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Nasdaq, VanEck Partner to Launch 'Crypto 2.0' Futures Contracts

The second largest stock exchange in the world - NASDAQ - is partnering with investment management firm VanEck to bring to market a new generation of cryptocurrency futures products.

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ICE's Bakkt Delays Bitcoin Futures Launch

Bakkt has delayed the launch of its bitcoin futures launch to January 2019.

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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.

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Bitcoin Futures Could Go Live on ICE's Crypto Trading Platform in December

The new Bakkt exchange will list bitcoin futures in December, pending regulatory approval.

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