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Ex-Goldman, Paribas Execs Launch Bitcoin Derivatives Exchange

A former executive director of Goldman Sachs in London has launched a bitcoin derivatives exchange called Crypto Facilities.

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BitMEX to Launch Bitcoin 'Fear' Index

Bitcoin's answer to the VIX 'fear index' will soon arrive in the form of a volatility index published by derivatives exchange BitMEX.

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CFTC Chairman: We Have Oversight of Bitcoin Derivatives

Bitcoin derivatives fall under the remit of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the body's chairman has claimed.

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Derivatives Exchange Nadex Seeks CFTC Approval for Bitcoin Binary Options

Derivatives broker Nadex plans to launch bitcoin binary options next month, pending approval from the CFTC.

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Huobi's BitVC Uses Trader Profits to Cover Futures Loss

Bitcoin margin trading comes under scrutiny as BitVC takes 46% of traders' profits to cover a 3,000 BTC loss.

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CFTC Commissioner Calls For Flexible Regulation of Digital Currencies

CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has spoken out in favour of flexible bitcoin regulation in the derivatives space and beyond.

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Bitcoin Derivatives Platform BTC.sx Partners With Asian Exchange itBit

Derivatives platform BTC.sx is now offering its BTC/USD currency pair to users on itBit's bitcoin exchange platform.

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CFTC Acknowledges Bitcoin's Long-Term Promise at DC Hearing

The CFTC held a meeting today to discuss bitcoin and its potential effects on US derivatives markets.

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New Fund Gives Traders Blue-Chip Stock Exposure for Bitcoin

First Global Credit aims to let traders invest their bitcoin holdings in derivatives that mimic stock trading.

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Coinarch Brings Investment Banking Products to Bitcoin

Bitcoin trading platform Coinarch has a 'reverse convertible' investment product, claiming it is the first in the bitcoin world.

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