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Bakkt Platform Launched: Trades 71 Bitcoin Futures Contracts in 24 Hours

Bakkt Platform Launched: Trades 71 Bitcoin Futures Contracts in 24 Hours

ICE’s historical data on Bakkt’s Bitcoin/USD futures contract trading reveals that the platform traded 71 BTC at press time, with the last trading price recorded at $9,875 per Bitcoin.

Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Extends Gains, Nearing All-time High Reaching Over $5 Billion

Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Extends Gains, Nearing All-time High Reaching Over $5 Billion

According to data published by Bybt cryptocurrency futures and information platform, the current Open Interest in Bitcoin futures contracts has hit $5.35 billion.

Significant Bitcoin Price Fall is Expected as CME Bitcoin Futures Settle Ahead of the Weekend

Significant Bitcoin Price Fall is Expected as CME Bitcoin Futures Settle Ahead of the Weekend

Wall Street’s institutional interest in cryptocurrency has been reflected by CME’s futures contracts on Bitcoin, as it can only be traded by institutional investors and professionals.

Investors Double Down on Derivatives Market as Bitcoin Futures Contracts Hit New All-Time High

Investors Double Down on Derivatives Market as Bitcoin Futures Contracts Hit New All-Time High

The derivatives market is growing as the open interest has surged to a new all-time high of $20 billion across major exchanges.

Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Reach an All-Time High, BTC Traders Eye Federal Reserve Economic Projections

Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Reach an All-Time High, BTC Traders Eye Federal Reserve Economic Projections

Bakkt, backed by the Intercontinental Exchange has reported a new record high of daily trading volumes in its physically-settled Bitcoin futures contracts.

LayerZero's ZRO Token Now Tradeable on BitMEX with 2x Leverage

LayerZero's ZRO Token Now Tradeable on BitMEX with 2x Leverage

BitMEX has listed LayerZero's upcoming ZRO token with 2x leverage available.

Bybit Launches Futures Contracts Settled in USDC Stablecoin

Bybit Launches Futures Contracts Settled in USDC Stablecoin

Bybit is one of the major crypto exchanges offering futures trading services globally. The exchange has launched a new trading service that settles options contracts in the stablecoin USDC.

Ex-CEO of Investment Firm Pleads Guilty to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

Ex-CEO of Investment Firm Pleads Guilty to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

Peter Kambolin, the ex-CEO of Systematic Alpha Management, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to commit commodities fraud involving cryptocurrency futures contracts, as revealed by the DOJ on October 12, 2023. The case, marking a milestone as the first of its kind, unveils a "cherry-picking" scheme where Kambolin misallocated profitable trades to his accounts, misrepresenting trading focuses to investors. With legal proceedings underway, Kambolin faces up to five years in prison, showcasing the authorities' resolve against financial fraud in the crypto sector.

VanEck Announces Launch of Ethereum Futures ETF (EFUT)

VanEck Announces Launch of Ethereum Futures ETF (EFUT)

VanEck announces the launch of VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT), targeting Ethereum futures contracts for capital appreciation. EFUT, listed on CBOE, complements VanEck's Bitcoin ETF (XBTF) with a tax-efficient structure.

Intercontinental Exchange Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Trading Platform Goes Live

Intercontinental Exchange Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Trading Platform Goes Live

Launched as of 8 pm EST on Sept. 22, Bakkt’s physically settled Bitcoin futures trading has launched and is now live for trading on the Intercontinental Exchange Futures US (ICE).

LedgerX “Not Yet Approved” by CFTC to Launch Physical Bitcoin Futures

LedgerX “Not Yet Approved” by CFTC to Launch Physical Bitcoin Futures

The United States Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) confirmed that LedgerX has not yet been approved to offer physically-settled Bitcoin futures in contrary to previous announcements.

Will CME's Ethereum Futures Launch Send Ether Price Higher?

Will CME's Ethereum Futures Launch Send Ether Price Higher?

With the launch of CME’s Ethereum futures contract imminent, what can we expect from the Ether price?

United States CFTC Issues Advisory on Digital Currencies for Futures Commission Merchants

United States CFTC Issues Advisory on Digital Currencies for Futures Commission Merchants

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released an advisory to futures commission merchants clarifying how to hold digital currencies in segregated accounts.

US CFTC Commissioner Says Crypto Derivative Contracts Had an Enormous Positive Impact on the US Economy

US CFTC Commissioner Says Crypto Derivative Contracts Had an Enormous Positive Impact on the US Economy

United States Commissioner of the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Brian Quintenz spoke about the current and future regulation in Fintech at the Singapore Fintech Festival held last week.

Possible Impacts of Bitcoin Futures on the World Economy in the Next 10 Years

Possible Impacts of Bitcoin Futures on the World Economy in the Next 10 Years

In the past month, there was a little increase of attention towards Bitcoin futures as Bakkt launched its own market, the Bitcoin futures market has been around since 2017. However, there are still some individuals who don’t clearly understand what it is.

The Faces Behind the Billion Dollar Bitcoin Futures Market

The Faces Behind the Billion Dollar Bitcoin Futures Market

The BTC futures market has exploded like no one could have expected over recent years and it continues to grow. With new players on the scene from Binance to Bakkt and records being smashed left and right, here we take a look at some of the people making it happen.

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