Derivatives
Barclays, Goldman Champion ISDA Standard for Blockchain Derivatives
U.K.-based bank Barclays is pushing hard for a data standard for derivatives, as a foundation for that market to adopt distributed ledger technology.
LedgerX's Bitcoin Derivatives Trading Is Up 7X Since Launch
Bitcoin trading platform LedgerX now sees $7.5 million traded weekly in options products, up from $1 million during its first week.
UK Finance Watchdog Issues Warning on Crypto Derivatives
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned that firms offering services around crypto derivatives and ICOs "likely" need to be authorized.
UK Financial Watchdog Warns Over Unregistered Crypto Brokerage
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has warned investors over an unregistered brokerage that appears to be offering crypto-related derivatives.
Austria Planning New Regulations for Cryptocurrency, ICOs
Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.
French Regulator Says No to Online Crypto Derivatives Ads
France's market regulator says crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II regulation and that they should not be electronically marketed.
ESMA Seeks Public Input on Cryptocurrency Derivatives Policy
The European Securities and Markets Authority released a public call for input on cryptocurrency-based contracts-for-differences.
Hong Kong Regulator Issues Warning on Bitcoin Futures
A Hong Kong finance regulator has published a new circular on bitcoin futures contracts and other cryptocurrency-related investment products.
Bitcoin Futures Open Sees Price Spike, CBOE Crash
The CBOE's website became unavailable just as it launched its first bitcoin futures contracts on Sunday.
FUD on All Sides: In Defense of CME's Bitcoin Plan
The CME’s plan to offer bitcoin futures will benefit the futures trading and bitcoin communities alike – notwithstanding hand-wringing in both worlds.
