CFTC Frees Crypto Derivatives From Extra Scrutiny

Crypto advocates scored big as the CFTC scrapped a directive singling out digital asset derivatives, easing scrutiny and marking a sharp split among U.S. regulators. Barriers Drop—CFTC’s Crypto Retreat Sets Stage for Relentless Upside Another win for crypto supporters arrived March 28 when the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that its Division of Clearing … Read more

Coinbase Eyes $4B Deal for Derivatives Leader Deribit Amid Industry Expansion

Coinbase Global Inc. is in advanced discussions to acquire Deribit, the world’s largest bitcoin and ethereum options trading platform, as the U.S. crypto exchange seeks to expand its derivatives offerings, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter. Coinbase in Advanced Talks to Acquire Crypto Derivatives Giant Deribit: Bloomberg Report According to … Read more

Hyperliquid Trader’s 40x BTC Short Nears $3.7M Floating Loss as Bitcoin Tests Key Levels

On Monday, following Sunday’s action, the notorious Hyperliquid trader returned with a 40x short bitcoin play carrying a notional value of $524 million at about 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time on March 17. High-Stakes Bet: Hyperliquid’s 40x Short Continues to Play out Bitcoin ( BTC) is balancing just above the $84,000 mark once again, and the … Read more

40x Leverage, Millions on the Line—Meet the Trader Betting Big Against BTC

This weekend, a trader on Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, has been making waves with an eye-catching bitcoin short position. Using 40x leverage, the trader’s bet carries a notional value of approximately $379 million—enough to turn plenty of heads in the crypto world. Trader ‘Tether FUD’ Makes Waves With Bold Bitcoin Short Play At 1 … Read more

Crypto.com Expands UAE Footprint With License to Offer Derivatives

Crypto.com has received a limited license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivative products such as futures and perpetual swaps, marking a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. Dubai’s VARA Grants Crypto.com Approval to Launch Derivatives Products Crypto.com has secured a limited license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), … Read more

Bitgo and Copper Introduce Off-Exchange Settlement Model With Deribit Integration

Crypto firms Bitgo Trust Company, Inc. and Copper have launched a trading model allowing clients to execute spot and derivatives trades on Deribit while assets remain in off-exchange custody, the two companies announced Feb. 20. New Trading Solution Combines Bitgo Custody, Copper Settlement for Deribit Trades The solution enables investors to trade on Deribit, a … Read more

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