Ethereum (ETH) Is A Commodity, Declares CFTC Chairman
Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology are becoming increasingly prominent in the financial sector, particularly in the derivatives market. Now, it may be Ethereum’s turn...
Bakkt Raked in Only $5.8 Million BTC Trading Volume in First Week
The highly anticipated launch of Bakkt’s physically-backed bitcoin futures has been disappointing, to say the least, posting only $5.8M of BTC trading volume in the first week. Many...
‘Liquidity Is King!’ BitMEX Volumes Beat Bakkt Bitcoin...
Bitcoin trading platform BitMEX has gained unlikely positive publicity from the launch of Bitcoin futures by its rival Bakkt. BitMEX In Driving Seat For Bitcoin Liquidity According to...
Bakkt: A Big Boost For Bitcoin (BTC) or Will It Flop?
The launch of the largest institutional bitcoin product of the year is finally upon us. Can it rejuvenate momentum on BTC markets or will it be a big overrated flop? We will find out...
CME Bitcoin Futures Volumes Hit 4-Month Low, Should We Be Worried?
The market for CME Bitcoin futures shrank to its lowest level in four months, with volumes about 50% lower than peak activity in July. The futures market behavior was viewed as an...
Bitcoin Liquidations: BitMEX, Binance Bosses Duke It Out On Twitter
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has sparked the wrath of BitMEX, one of its biggest competitors after claiming to have invented an essential bitcoin trading tool. Hayes to CZ: Attend...
Binance Confirms Bitcoin Futures Market Attack Was an...
The CEO of Binance is facing criticism after wrongly accusing someone of attacking the newly launched bitcoin futures platform. CZ: No Bitcoin Futures Trader Lost Funds In an unusual...
Binance Successfully Debuts Bitcoin Futures 1 Week Before Bakkt
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has formally launched its Bitcoin futures platform following a user-based testing phase. User-Tested Bitcoin Futures Hit Market Confirmed on social...
The Countdown to Bakkt: Just 7 Days to Go
For most people, a week isn’t a long time. But in the fast-paced world of bitcoin and cryptocurrency, it’s enough to change the face of everything with just seven days left until...
BitMEX Hires Veteran General Counsel Amid Silence On CFTC Probe
Bitcoin derivatives giant BitMEX has announced it has made a significant addition to its legal team in the form of veteran finance lawyer Derek Gobel. Derek Gobel Joins BitMEX In a...
Binance Open Interest on Futures Testnet Hits $150M USDT in 24hrs
Binance has launched its futures markets in a closed invitation-only mode. Following a testing period on its two futures platforms, the leading exchange marked significant interest...
SEC Boss Still Concerned Over Crypto Custody and Manipulation
As the bitcoin and crypto industry gears up for Bakkt, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claims there is still work to be done. The primary concerns at the moment revolve...