The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit against New Mexico, marking the eighth state challenged over prediction market oversight.
The approval of perpetual futures in the U.S. is poised to attract sophisticated traders and institutions, potentially mirroring the market impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
A significant debate has emerged among US derivatives experts regarding the appropriate classification of crypto perpetual contracts, impacting their regulatory oversight.
Blockchain.com has launched new perpetual contracts linked to SpaceX, joining other major exchanges in offering pre-IPO trading opportunities.
Crypto exchange OKX is expanding its offerings in Europe, allowing retail traders to access tokenized futures for traditional assets like major stocks and commodities.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has introduced new futures contracts allowing traders to bet on Bitcoin's price volatility, marking a significant step for institutional crypto engagement.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued a public warning against Hyperliquid, a decentralized crypto derivatives exchange, intensifying regulatory pressure on the perpetual futures market.
Bitcoin recently saw significant volatility, dipping to $61,300 and triggering $3 billion in liquidations, while derivatives traders anticipate further downside.
Kalshi has officially launched the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures for American investors, marking a significant milestone in U.S. crypto markets.
Despite Bitcoin's recent price dip below $70,000, derivatives markets exhibit high open interest and elevated funding rates, suggesting potential market instability.
Bitcoin's price dropped under $71,000 at the weekly open due to selling, but bullish derivatives positioning suggests a potential recovery.
Compass Point analysts have reiterated a bearish $140 price target for Coinbase, citing intense competition in the cryptocurrency derivatives market as a key concern.
Coinbase secures CFTC approval to offer offshore crypto perpetual futures trading to eligible U.S. customers, marking a significant expansion in its product offerings.
Intercontinental Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher indicates that his company and crypto perpetuals platform Hyperliquid are engaged in a mutual learning process.
CFTC has authorized prediction market Kalshi to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures, marking a significant development for crypto derivatives in the U.S.
A former NYSE president reportedly stated Hyperliquid is "bigger than Nasdaq," while JPMorgan suggests the "debasement trade" is unwinding.