Derivatives

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Crypto trading firm ErisX has hired a COO from megabank Barclays and a head of infrastructure from YouTube.

By Anna BaydakovaFeb 7, 2019

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London-based OTC firm B2C2 has just been authorized by the U.K.'s financial watchdog to offer cryptocurrency contracts for difference (CFDs).

By Yogita KhatriFeb 1, 2019

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A penny not mean much to you, but for crypto exchange traders it's a big deal.

By Daniel CawreyDec 20, 2018

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Crypto exchange OKEx has launched a new bitcoin derivative product called a "perpetual swap," that lets traders hold positions indefinitely.

By Yogita KhatriDec 19, 2018

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The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is considering a ban on some cryptocurrency-based derivatives, a senior executive has said.

By Daniel PalmerNov 20, 2018

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LevelTradingField is launching a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange with the help of the ethereum blockchain.

By Christine KimAug 6, 2018

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released new guidance for companies issuing cryptocurrency derivatives products.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 22, 2018

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In a first for interoperability, Axoni and Clearmatics have shown how a derivative contract written on one blockchain can be settled on another.

By Ian AllisonMay 17, 2018

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U.K.-based bank Barclays is pushing hard for a data standard for derivatives, as a foundation for that market to adopt distributed ledger technology.

By Ian AllisonApr 26, 2018

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Bitcoin trading platform LedgerX now sees $7.5 million traded weekly in options products, up from $1 million during its first week.

By Nikhilesh DeApr 20, 2018