Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Acquire Derivatives Exchange Bitnomial for $5…
In recent developments, the acquisition will give Kraken access to complete CFTC-licensed crypto derivatives infrastructure in the U.S. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are evaluating…
OKX rolls out X-Perps across Europe in regulated derivatives push
In recent developments, the exchange said the new product is available across the European Economic Area through its Malta-based MiFID business, with up to 10x leverage and multi-asset collateral. Looking…
Bitcoin Derivatives Flash Caution as BTC Climbs Higher, Options, Futures, and…
In recent developments, bitcoin is trading above $73,000 Friday evening, and the derivatives data sitting behind that price tells a more cautious story than the spot number suggests. Across futures…
Spot Crypto Volumes Drop Nearly 20% in March
In recent developments, crypto trading activity slowed in March, with spot volumes falling sharply and derivatives showing mixed performance. The decline was broad-based, though a few platforms posted gains in…
Gold, Silver, and Oil Perpetual Swaps Reach $25 Billion Weekly, per BitMEX Re…
In recent developments, a BitMEX research report published Thursday found that traditional finance (TradFi) perpetual swap volume climbed from $525.8 million to $30.7 billion weekly in Q1 2026, as commodity…
Binance led Q1 crypto derivatives as Hyperliquid cracked top 10: CoinGlass
In recent developments, binance led derivatives trading in Q1 2026 with about $4.9 trillion in volume, while Hyperliquid entered the top 10 as perp DEXs continued to gain traction, according…
CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction…
In recent developments, federal authorities have launched a coordinated legal offensive to cement control over prediction markets, challenging state interventions and raising the stakes for how event contracts are governed…
Dubai sets formal rules for crypto exchange-traded derivatives
In recent developments, dubai’s VARA has set formal rules for crypto exchange-traded derivatives, allowing retail access under suitability checks, margin controls and leverage limits. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
CFTC Publishes FAQs Defining Bitcoin, Ether, Stablecoin Roles in Margin
In recent developments, cFTC defines how bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins function in derivatives margin, applying risk-based haircuts and tighter usage limits while reinforcing structured oversight instead of banning crypto from…
Bitcoin Derivatives Flash Caution Signals as Open Interest Slips and Liquidat…
In recent developments, bitcoin is trading at $89,166 per coin at 12 p.m. EST on Jan. 24, 2026, with derivatives markets sending mixed but revealing signals beneath the surface. Futures…
