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US greenlights bitcoin perpetual futures as Hyperliquid expands offshore

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved listing of a bitcoin perpetual futures contract on registered exchanges—the first of its kind in the US—with other assets to be reviewed case by case. The move follows Hyperliquid’s rapid offshore growth, notably in oil-linked contracts spurred by the Iran war, and signals regulators’ closer scrutiny of 24/7, high‑leverage trading. It could prompt regulated rivals like Kalshi, Coinbase, and ICE to offer similar products, while concerns about leverage, price manipulation, and access for US traders persist.

via Financial Times|

#cftc #cryptocurrencies #hyperliquid

business5 months ago•3 min saved

Harvard Alumni Lead $20M Funding for Ostium's Decentralized Trading Platform

Ostium, a decentralized exchange founded by Harvard graduates, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to develop a platform for trading derivatives on real-world assets and cryptocurrencies, aiming to compete with traditional brokerages and target non-U.S. investors outside the crypto-native community.

via Fortune|

#business #crypto-derivatives #decentralized-exchange

cryptocurrency2 years ago•1 min saved

Bitcoin's Rollercoaster Ride: Drops, Wipes Gains, and Wobbles in 2023

Bitcoin's 4% drop to $42,000 has cooled the overheated crypto perpetual futures market, as funding rates for major cryptocurrencies have receded to a healthy territory below 0.1%. The decline in futures open interest suggests that overleveraged traders have been shaken out of the market, causing a minor bullish/bearish hiccup.

via CoinDesk|

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #funding-rates

cryptocurrency3 years ago•2 min saved

Coinbase Expands with Offshore Crypto Derivatives Exchange Amid SEC Crackdown.

Coinbase has launched its International Exchange, offering Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures to institutional clients. The exchange will settle trades in USD Coin and have several security features, including real-time 24/7 risk management, dynamic margin requirements, and rigorous compliance standards. The exchange will focus on high-bar regulatory jurisdictions and will be accessible to institutional clients in eligible non-US jurisdictions through an API. Retail customers will not initially have access. Coinbase is committed to the US but believes that countries worldwide are increasingly moving forward with responsible, crypto-forward regulatory frameworks.

via Decrypt|

#bitcoin #coinbase #cryptocurrency