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USDe Holders Should Monitor Ethena's Reserve Fund to Avoid Risk, CryptoQuant Warns

[Apr 18 2:10 AM] Cryptocurrency data provider CryptoQuant has said that holders of Ethena Labs' USDe stablecoin should monitor the project's reserve fund to avoid risks related to the potential of a negative funding rate.

Crypto Derivatives Exchange Stream Trading Raises $1.5M in Seed Funding

[Apr 10 9:44 AM] The funding round values the company at $20 million.

Digital Asset Platform With Ex-Goldman Partner as Co-Founder Gets Bahrain Crypto License

[Apr 3 1:00 PM] ARP Digital says its the "first and only Central Bank-licensed OTC service provider specialized in digital asset-structured products."

Bitcoin Rallies Post-Fed Rate Announcement, Shorts Worth $151.69M Liquidated

[Mar 20 6:17 PM] The valuation of bitcoin (BTC) tapped the $68,000 mark merely 17 hours following its dip to $60,760 per unit. Following the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) session, the entire crypto market has seen a 5.9% upturn, with bitcoin rising…

Luxor Looks to Help Bitcoin Miners Hedge Halving Risk With New Hashrate Futures

[Mar 19 7:00 AM] The bitcoin mining software and services company partnered with Bitnomial to offer cash-settled hashrate futures.

Ether Put Demand Signals Weakness After $4K Price Breakout

[Mar 12 3:25 AM] By locking in the right to sell ETH at a predetermined price, options traders are preparing for short-term weakness after the cryptocurrency hit a two-year high.

Return of Animal Spirits? Bitcoin Traders Lock $20M in the $200K Call Option

[Mar 8 2:02 AM] Bitcoin traders are having a relook at the $200,000 call option after a gap of nearly three years.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Surpasses $65K, Meme Tokens Rally

[Mar 4 7:08 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Omni Network Signs $600M Restaking Deal With Ether.Fi to Enhance Security

[Mar 4 7:00 AM] Liquid restaking protocol Ether.Fi will commit $600 million worth of ether {{ETH}} in a delegation deal to secure the Omni Network.

Shiba Inu Rings Greed Alarm as Bitcoin Eyes Record High

[Mar 4 12:06 AM] Open interest in SHIB futures has crossed above $100 million, hinting at speculative froth.

First Mover Americas: Is Bitcoin Rallying Ahead of Schedule?

[Mar 1 7:01 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 1, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Volatility Spikes, Crypto Derivatives Volume Surges

[Feb 29 7:00 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 29, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

A Record $11B Crypto Options Expiry Looms as BTC Shows Little Volatility

[Dec 28, 2023 5:30 AM] The expiry is Deribit's largest so far and a record of almost $5 billion of options will expire in the money.

CFTC Pushes FTX-Inspired Rule to Protect Customers' Money

[Dec 13, 2023 4:33 PM]

Coinbase Launches Spot Trading of Bitcoin and Ether Outside the U.S.

[Dec 13, 2023 10:44 AM] Crypto exchange Coinbase will soon be offering the option to spot trade cryptocurrencies outside of the U.S. as part of its global expansion efforts, the company announced in a blog post Wednesday.

Here's Why Bitcoin's Famed Bull-Market Pullbacks Have Been Elusive During the Recent Price Surge

[Dec 7, 2023 4:38 AM] The bull market has been clearly spot-driven, with all major derivatives data relatively flat, one observer said, adding the rally has limited downside.

Wintermute Asia Processes Its First Options Block Trade Through CME Group

[Nov 21, 2023 9:34 AM] The market maker partnered with CME Group to meet the growing institutional investors' interest in gaining exposure to digital assets.

Crypto Biz: Uniswap’s Android wallet app, Cboe to launch BTC, ETH margin futures, and more

[Nov 17, 2023 3:00 PM] Getting regulatory approval has been crucial for companies, particularly in a tight regulatory environment during the crypto winter.

Bitcoin's Options Market Has Overtaken Its Futures Market in a Sign of Growing Sophistication

[Nov 15, 2023 3:20 AM] The notional open interest in the global BTC options market stood at $17.5 billion at press time, while open interest in the futures market was $15.84 billion.

Bitcoin Call Skew Hints at Further Price Rise as Spot ETF Optimism Energizes BTC

[Nov 9, 2023 1:51 AM] The one-month call-put skew has risen above 10%, indicating a strongest bullish bias in 31 months.

Binance Blasts CFTC for Trying to Be World’s Derivatives Police, Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit

[Oct 25, 2023 4:45 PM] Binance has submitted a new motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against it. The leading cryptocurrency exchange urges the court to reject the agency’s attempt to expand its territorial reach…

Brazil Committee Recommends Indicting Binance Officials, CZ

[Oct 12, 2023 1:30 PM] A congressional committee in Brazil has concluded that four Binance officials, among them company CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), should be indicted. The suggestion follows a probe targeting crypto platforms suspected of operating pyramid schemes and can…

Decentralized Exchange Bluefin’s New Version Goes Live on Sui Network

[Oct 3, 2023 8:53 AM] The platform’s v2 allows sub-second optimistic trades and trading without a crypto wallet, the company said.

Bitcoin Jumps 2%, Ignoring DXY's Rise to 10-Month High; XRP Eyes Death Cross

[Sep 27, 2023 6:06 AM] The uptick was initially led by spot market buyers, which squeezed out bearish derivative positions, one analyst said.

Coinbase sought FTX Europe acquisition after bankruptcy: Report

[Sep 22, 2023 2:30 PM] To expand its derivatives business overseas, Coinbase attempted to acquire FTX Europe twice since it filed for bankruptcy in November 2022.

Coinbase Has Recently Held Talks to Buy FTX Europe: Fortune

[Sep 22, 2023 2:24 PM]

Architect fintech receives NFA approval to operate as introducing broker

[Sep 22, 2023 2:01 PM] The former president of FTX US founded the company in January to serve institutional investors in crypto and traditional derivatives.

Crypto Whale Trades $150M in ETH Call Options, Trading Data Tracker Shows

[Sep 18, 2023 2:33 AM] The large flow was concentrated in the so-called out-of-the-money calls, indicating a bullish outlook on the second-largest cryptocurrency by market volume, according to Greeks.Live

Solana traders prepare for FTX-induced sell pressure on SOL — Is it premature?

[Sep 14, 2023 1:36 PM] Crypto traders are talking about the SOL price falling due to the risk of FTX selling its $1.06 billion Solana stake. Are they overexaggerating?

Crypto Price Whipsaw Triggers $256M in Liquidation Losses

[Sep 12, 2023 11:19 AM] This week’s quick plunge and rebound in cryptocurrency prices triggered $256 million in liquidation losses, Coinglass data shows.