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CME Ousts Binance as Largest Bitcoin Futures Exchange, Indicating Growing Demand From Institutional Traders
10.11.2023
Source: Adobe/fotofabrika The regulated derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has dethroned Binance as the largest Bitcoin ( BTC) futures exchange. The shift marks the first time in two years that CME has claimed the top spot, indicating a surge in demand from institutional...
CME Topples Binance as Top Bitcoin Futures Exchange as Crypto ETF Excitement Soars
10.11.2023
CME's rise to the top rank highlights the growing institutional demand for bitcoin, as the venue is almost exclusively used by large traditional financial institutions, one analyst noted
UBS Allows Crypto ETF Trading for Select Hong Kong Clients
10.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / lenscap50 UBS Group AG has joined rivals such as HSBC Holdings Plc, in extending an invitation to select clients in Hong Kong to trade specific crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The decision aligns with Hong Kong’s recent efforts to establish itself as...
Ark Invest and 21Shares to Launch Digital Asset ETF Suite
9.11.2023
Source: 21Shares Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest, in partnership with 21Shares, is launching a suite of digital asset ETFs, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and blockchain technology. The suite comprises five ETFs, including ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF (ARKA) and ARK 21Shares...
CFTC States 50% of Reported Cases Involved Crypto in Released Enforcement Results
8.11.2023
Source: Adobe The US premier enforcement agency, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced the release of its record-setting enforcement results for the fiscal year (FY) of 2023. As detailed in an official document dated November 7, the government agency reported its pursuit of...
SEBA Bank’s Hong Kong Branch Secures Full License for Crypto Services from SFC
8.11.2023
Source: SEBA Bank The Swiss crypto bank SEBA has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary SEBA Hong Kong has received a full license from the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This regulatory approval enables the bank to engage in a wide range of financial activities, including...
Bitcoin 'short squeeze' sends BTC price to $35.9K as OI stays elevated
8.11.2023
More than $15 billion in Bitcoin open interest reaches a predictable conclusion as shorts get squeezed and BTC price action targets $36,000
Convicted Sam Bankman-Fried’s Legal Battles Rage On Amidst SEC, CFTC Charges, and Class Action Fury
8.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on all charges in the Department of Justice’s fraud case against the ex-FTX chief, but his legal woes are far from over. He is also under pressure from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which have...
Crypto's Bromance With U.S. CFTC May Be One-Sided
7.11.2023
Half of the 2023 sanctions from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) targeted digital assets companies and individuals, according to the agency's annual enforcement snapshot released on Tuesday
Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: SafeMoon Executive Charges and FinCEN’s Mixing Service Proposal
7.11.2023
Last week saw major regulatory actions against crypto mixing services and alleged fraud along with pushback from lawmakers. Image by Andrii, Adobe Stock. The cryptocurrency industry increasingly finds itself under the purview of regulators striving to balance innovation with consumer protection...
SHIB, DOGE Top Open Futures Rankings as Bitcoin Rally Spurs Risk-Taking
7.11.2023
SHIB and DOGE have seen highest percentage growth in futures open interest since Nov. 1, outshining bitcoin and ether in a sign of increased investor risk appetite in the crypto market
Hong Kong regulator issues tokenized investments requirements amid demand
6.11.2023
The intent behind the tokenization of SFC-authorized investment products is tied to the rising market demand and the government’s willingness to facilitate market development
Hong Kong is Considering Allowing Spot Crypto ETFs, SFC Head Reveals
6.11.2023
Hong Kong is considering allowing spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that directly invest in cryptocurrencies. Julia Leung, Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), revealed that the option of granting retail investors access to spot crypto ETFs is under consideration...
Hong Kong Now Considering Spot Crypto ETFs for Retail Investors: Bloomberg
6.11.2023
The move comes a month after authorities in the City updated financial regulations to allow for retail investors to buy spot crypto ETFs
Crypto Biz: Value of X halves, CME rises among top Bitcoin futures exchanges, and other news
4.11.2023
The CME booms as the crypto industry anticipates the approval approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States
Ex-FTX Unit LedgerX in Gray Area Beyond CFTC Proposal on Customer Funds: Commissioner
3.11.2023
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed a rule change Friday on how customer funds should be invested by firms the agency oversees – futures commission merchants (FCMs) and derivative clearing organizations (DCOs)
CME Bitcoin futures hit record high, but uncertainty looms above $36K
3.11.2023
CME Bitcoin futures hit a 2-year high, but options market data reflects investors’ hesitancy
Coinbase Launches Leveraged Crypto Futures for US Traders With Nano-Sized BTC and ETH Contracts
1.11.2023
Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM) introduced regulated leveraged crypto futures for its U.S. customers Wednesday, now available to Coinbase Advanced users. The trading platform currently offers nano-sized contracts at one-hundredth of a bitcoin and one-tenth of an ethereum. Coinbase Financial...
Ethereum futures premium hits 1-year high — Will ETH price follow?
1.11.2023
ETH rallied alongside Bitcoin as new spot ETF news emerged, and the altcoin could benefit from the failure of its layer-1 competitors
Coinbase Rolls Out Bitcoin and ETH Futures for US Investors
1.11.2023
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced the launch of its native Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts for US retail traders. In a November 1 blog post, the US-based Bitcoin trading hub stated that the service is being rolled out via the Coinbase Advanced platform. Now, retail...