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Ethereum Liquid Staking Hits 14M ETH Milestone, Adding 1.77M in 2024
29.9.2024
According to recent data, more than 14 million ether (ETH) is now locked in liquid staking derivatives (LSD) protocols. Over the past 12 days, the amount of ETH deposited into these platforms nudged upward by 0.643%, bringing the total to 14.08 million ETH. Ethereum Liquid Staking Surges to...
Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services
28.9.2024
Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing...
WBTC Hits New High on Aave, Coinbase’s Wrapped Bitcoin Supply Soars
27.9.2024
It’s been 48 days since Bitgo revealed its partnership with Bit Global on Aug. 9, 2024. Since that announcement, the supply of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) held on Aave V3 has soared to a new peak. Meanwhile, cbBTC, the bitcoin derivative token from Coinbase, has hit a market cap of $247.8...
Hong Kong to align crypto OTC derivative rules with European standards
27.9.2024
Hong Kong regulators will align their crypto OTC derivatives reporting with ESMA's standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers
U.S. Crypto Industry Will Follow a Different Path From Rest of World: BitMEX Group CEO
26.9.2024
The U.S. crypto market will "bifurcate from the rest of the world" said Stephan Lutz, CEO of crypto exchange BitMex, in an interview with CoinDesk
Bitcoin Taps $63K After Fed Rate Cut Sparks Market Rally
19.9.2024
Bitcoin reached an intraday peak of $63,227 on Thursday, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to lower the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points the previous day. The entire cryptocurrency market has gained over 5%, and in the past 24 hours, global trading volume jumped...
Bitcoin rallies to $61K, but derivatives traders are still skeptical — Here is why
17.9.2024
Bitcoin price shows strength ahead of a key Federal Reserve monetary policy decision on Sept. 18, but data suggests the momentum may not last
SC Ventures invests in One Trading for EU crypto perpetual futures
17.9.2024
Standard Chartered's venture capital arm gets a toehold in Europe with its investment in the EU's only MiFID II-compliant crypto platform.
Leverage in the Bitcoin Market Is Increasing Again
12.9.2024
High-leverage liquidity in bitcoin is concentrated at around $58,500, according to Hyblock Capital
Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out
10.9.2024
Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for put options, according to QCP Capital
CFTC charges Uniswap, Brazil’s X ban, and more: Law Decoded
9.9.2024
Uniswap Labs agreed to pay $175,000 in civil penalties and cease trading leveraged tokens following CFTC charges
CFTC charges Uniswap, Brazil’s X ban, and more: Law Decoded
9.9.2024
Uniswap Labs agreed to pay $175,000 in civil penalties and cease trading leveraged tokens following CFTC charges
US prediction market Kalshi scores 'huge win' against CFTC
7.9.2024
US citizens can now reportedly use Kalshi to bet on the upcoming election through derivatives after a judge overturned the CFTC's decision. However, the CFTC still has the option to appeal
New Synthetix app chain aims for cross-chain liquidity for SNX staking, perps
6.9.2024
Competition is mounting among DeFi derivatives protocols after Synthetix launched on Arbitrum in July
Bitcoin trades under $57K, but data suggests pro traders are not bearish
5.9.2024
Bitcoin price fell closer to $56,000, leading traders to question whether the bull market is coming to an end. US job market data could hold the answer
CFTC charges Uniswap with illegal derivatives trading
4.9.2024
One CFTC commissioner dissented, calling the action “regulation by enforcement.”
CFTC charges Uniswap with illegal derivatives trading
4.9.2024
One CFTC commissioner dissented, calling the action “regulation by enforcement.”
Vega Protocol proposes shutting down chain and launching new token
3.9.2024
The decentralized trading blockchain Vega Protocol says it expects its alpha mainnet chain to stop within the next three months.
Crypto liquidations may be way worse than data has let on, suggest researchers
2.9.2024
“Liquidation data from exchanges are bogus and a vast underrepresentation of actual liquidation volumes in the market,” according to K33 Research
Block Scholes and Bybit Report Highlights Stability in Crypto Derivatives
31.8.2024
A recent study by Block Scholes and Bybit reveals a resilient crypto derivatives market, despite recent market turbulence. The report provides insights into futures, options, and perpetual contracts, emphasizing the sector’s ability to withstand significant market events. Futures Market...