Derivatives
CFTC Hearing Explores Role of Regulators in Blockchain Future
A meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee discussed how blockchain could reshape the derivatives market.
CFTC Reaches Settlement With Bitcoin Swaps Shop TeraExchange
The US CFTC has settled charges against bitcoin swap facility TeraExchange for failing to enforce trading prohibitions.
CFTC Ruling Defines Bitcoin and Digital Currencies as Commodities
The CFTC has confirmed that bitcoin and other digital currencies are commodities covered by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).
New Tool Lets Bitcoin Firms 'Ring Fence' Customer Funds
Two London bitcoin startups have unveiled a new system that "ring-fences" customer funds from other operations.
Bitcoin Derivatives Platform TeraExchange to Go Public in Merger
MGT Capital has entered into an agreement with Tera Group that would find the regulated bitcoin derivatives platform operator going public.
Ex-Goldman, Paribas Execs Launch Bitcoin Derivatives Exchange
A former executive director of Goldman Sachs in London has launched a bitcoin derivatives exchange called Crypto Facilities.
BitMEX to Launch Bitcoin 'Fear' Index
Bitcoin's answer to the VIX 'fear index' will soon arrive in the form of a volatility index published by derivatives exchange BitMEX.
CFTC Chairman: We Have Oversight of Bitcoin Derivatives
Bitcoin derivatives fall under the remit of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the body's chairman has claimed.
Derivatives Exchange Nadex Seeks CFTC Approval for Bitcoin Binary Options
Derivatives broker Nadex plans to launch bitcoin binary options next month, pending approval from the CFTC.
Huobi's BitVC Uses Trader Profits to Cover Futures Loss
Bitcoin margin trading comes under scrutiny as BitVC takes 46% of traders' profits to cover a 3,000 BTC loss.
