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CFTC commissioner says proposal to reassess risk management could consider crypto

[Jun 2, 2023 10:03 AM] Christy Goldsmith Romero pointed to the collapse of FTX, Terra and Celsius in having the CFTC reconsider the way it handled risk management.

US CFTC issues letter on digital asset derivatives, clearing compliance in 3 areas

[May 30, 2023 3:14 PM] The letter is a reminder, but a highly specific one that is reminiscent of the SEC’s recent custody rule proposal in part.

Synthetix (SNX) trading volume overtakes GMX, but is the DEX token rally sustainable?

[May 25, 2023 12:05 PM] Volumes at Synthetix surpassed its nearest DEX competitor, but contracting user activity across decentralized exchanges could be a red flag.

Crypto industry leveled in 2022 — BitMEX CEO

[May 25, 2023 12:53 AM] BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz reflected on a tumultuous 2022 for the cryptocurrency industry, the effects of the FTX fallout and other recent major events.

Bitcoin, Ethereum bears are back in control — Two derivative metrics suggest

[May 21, 2023 9:16 AM] Given the uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment, Bitcoin price bulls have no reason to bet against a six-week descending wedge pattern.

Crypto Observers Decode Large Block Trade in Ether Options

[May 18, 2023 2:13 AM] Debate rages on whether the large ether options flow witnessed on Tuesday represents a bet on return of volatility or a rollover of a "covered call" strategy.

Asymmetry, ‘ETF’ for Liquid Staking Tokens, Raises $3M Round From Ecco Capital, Ankr and Others

[May 16, 2023 7:00 AM] The crypto project’s safETH token represents a basket of liquid staking tokens from Lido, Rocketpool and Frax.

Ribbon Finance's Decentralized Exchange Aevo Unveils Altcoin Options Trading

[May 15, 2023 5:00 AM] Users will be able to trade options tied to coins like LDO, PEPE, SUI, ARB, LTC, APT, and others, which was previously possible only through an over-the-counter desk. .

Crypto Derivatives Market Share Hits All-Time High

[May 10, 2023 2:57 PM] Binance continues to be the dominant crypto derivatives trading platform.

Crypto Derivatives Protocol Vega's Mainnet Goes Live for Futures, Options Trading

[May 10, 2023 7:00 AM] The blockchain, called Alpha, is said to be built mainly to support decentralized trading.

Crypto Options Liquidity Provider OrBit Markets Offers Bitcoin and Gold-Hybrid Derivative

[May 8, 2023 6:55 PM] The company said the product’s finalized payoff depends on the joint performance of both BTC and its gold-backed token XAUT.

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit's Ether Volatility Index Hits Record Low

[May 8, 2023 2:31 AM] Deribit's forward-looking ether volatility index (ETH DVOL) hit lifetime lows over the weekend. Expectations for price turbulence appear underpriced considering the lingering macroeconomic uncertainties.

How are Bitcoin options traders positioning for the US banking crisis?

[May 4, 2023 7:51 AM] The total crypto market cap has been ranging sideways, but Bitcoin derivatives markets indicate pro traders don't expect any major price corrections.

Pepecoin Funding Rates Remain Negative as Bears Proliferate

[May 4, 2023 5:12 AM] Negative funding rates indicate dominance of bearish positions in the perpetual futures market.

Coinbase Grew Quickly by Working With U.S. Regulators. Will It Expand Even More by Disregarding the SEC?

[May 2, 2023 11:46 AM]

Coinbase Opens Offshore Crypto Derivatives Exchange

[May 2, 2023 7:00 AM] Coinbase International Exchange will offer trading of perpetual futures for bitcoin and ether.

Optimism From Ethereum's Shapella Upgrade Is Fading, Crypto Options Show

[Apr 26, 2023 4:23 AM] Two weeks after the upgrade, the options market is assigning a slightly more negative sentiment to ether.

FTX's LedgerX Derivatives Exchange Sold to Miami International Holdings in Bankruptcy Auction

[Apr 25, 2023 2:35 PM] FTX.US last purchased Ledger Holdings, the parent company of LedgerX, for $298 million in October 2021, according to audited financial documents viewed by CoinDesk.

Gemini to launch derivatives platform outside the United States

[Apr 22, 2023 9:34 AM] The platform's first derivatives contract will be a BTC perpetual contract denominated in Gemini dollars (GUSD), followed by an ETH/GUSD perpetual contract.

Gemini to Open a Crypto Derivatives Platform Outside the U.S.

[Apr 21, 2023 5:13 PM] Gemini Foundation's first product will be a perpetual bitcoin (BTC) contract, the company said late Friday.

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Adding Zero-Fee Spot Trading

[Apr 19, 2023 7:00 PM] The availability of the spot market means traders no longer have to go elsewhere to exchange major cryptocurrencies and can set up multi-leg complex strategies at one place.

Institutions Flock to Ether After Shapella Upgrade

[Apr 19, 2023 4:03 AM] Open interest in CME futures has risen to the highest level since March 2022, indicating an influx of institutional traders to the crypto market.

CFTC chair says Binance intentionally broke rules concerning futures, commodities

[Apr 14, 2023 12:30 PM] The head of the CFTC, Rostin Behnam, recently spoke out against Binance and its leadership at a public-facing event held at Princeton University.

Crypto Derivative Volumes Rose in March for Third Straight Month

[Apr 14, 2023 10:18 AM] A report noted an increase in spot DEXs offering derivatives trading on their platforms.

When levees break, liquidity flows — Analyzing Ethereum Shapella and liquidity staking derivatives

[Apr 12, 2023 1:20 PM] Volumes from the top five Ethereum staking platforms suggest holders are hedging against the unknown until after ETH withdrawals are enabled.

Ethereum price metrics hint that ETH might not sell-off after the Shapella hardfork

[Apr 12, 2023 12:15 PM] ETH traders are exercising caution ahead of the April 12 Shapella hardfork, but the signal to watch is staking unlock requests.

Trading Firm Sees Bullish Signs as Bitcoin Open Interest Surges to Highest Level Since FTX Crash

[Apr 12, 2023 5:04 AM] Bitcoin open interest across crypto derivative exchanges has surged to $10 billion, a five-month high after leveraged subsided in the wake of FTX's collapse in November.

Bitget launches $100M Web3 fund for crypto projects in Asia

[Apr 10, 2023 12:35 AM] Bitget's new fund will receive $100 million as an initial investment to support the next generation of Web3 projects.

Binance Australia Derivatives license canceled by securities regulator

[Apr 6, 2023 2:34 AM] In February, Binance Australia Derivatives abruptly closed certain derivatives positions and accounts, citing investor classification compliance.

Bitcoin's Spot-to-Derivatives Trading Volume Ratio Slides to Lowest in 11 Months

[Apr 5, 2023 4:06 AM] The decline indicates renewed risk appetite in the crypto market.