Binance launches LDUSDT to combine futures trading with earn rewards

Binance has announced LDUSDT, a new ‘reward-bearing margin asset’ designed to give users more flexibility in how they use capital across its Earn and Futures platforms. LDUSDT is the second such asset, following BFUSD, and is aimed at increasing users’…

339 +

Why Mt. Gox's third Bitcoin transfer of $1B raises fresh liquidation fears

Mt. Gox moves 11,501 BTC, fueling speculation about its asset management strategy. Bitcoin drops 3% amid Mt. Gox transfers and weak U. S. stock market Futures. Bankrupt crypto exchange Mt.

433 +

First-ever CFTC-regulated XRP futures debuts in the US

The launch of CFTC-regulated XRP futures in the US could enhance market integrity and foster innovation in the digital asset sector. The post First-ever CFTC-regulated XRP futures debuts in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

196 +

Bitnomial drops its lawsuit against the SEC as it gets ready to launch XRP futures

Bitnomial’s XRP futures is set to begin trading on March 20 The exchange filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2024 for “overextend[ing] its jurisdiction to digital asset derivatives.

280 +

Kraken to Buy NinjaTrader for $1.5B to Enter U.S. Crypto Futures Market

The deal could be a way for the crypto exchange to move into another asset class and increase its users.

169 +

Solana ETF set to debut in the U.S

Solana exchange-traded funds tracking futures will officially launch in the United States for the first time on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Bloomberg has reported. According to the Bloomberg report, Volatility Shares, a Florida-based asset manager, has approval to debut the…

385 +

Bitunix Partners with TON Network to Offer Joint Margin Option for Futures Trading

Singapore, March 17, 2025 – Bitunix, the fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has announced that its multi-assets trading mode now supports Toncoin (TON) as a margin asset. This upgrade will enhance the user experience and offer greater flexibility for traders.

224 +

Coinbase Introduces Cardano Futures, Paving the Way for Institutional Liquidity

234 +

Singapore exchange plans flexible Bitcoin futures, excluding retail traders

Singapore-based exchange conglomerate is planning to launch open-ended Bitcoin future contracts in the second half of 2025. Singapore Exchange, the region’s primary asset exchange, plans to launch Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures contracts in the second half of 2025 as traditional…

296 +

Hong Kong plans major crypto regulatory overhaul highlighting $3 trillion opportunity

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has outlined a new ASPIRe roadmap for asset regulation. The agency’s statement details a framework that sets parameters for market entry, investor protection, and operational transparency in the digital asset space.

368 +

LTP becomes first licensed virtual asset prime brokerage in Hong Kong

LTP has obtained five key licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, positioning itself as a regulated leader in the industry. The licenses, granted to its Hong Kong subsidiary LiquidityTech Limited, cover a broad range of regulated activities. …

413 +

Hong Kong’s SFC holds first-ever crypto advisory committee meeting

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission held the first meeting of its Virtual Asset Consultative Panel on Feb. 14, marking a key step in shaping the city’s crypto regulations. According to the official announcement, the panel was led by SFC…

284 +

CME Group hits record crypto trading volumes in Q4 amid rising institutional demand

CME Group reported record-breaking crypto trading volumes in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting a surge in institutional and retail interest in regulated digital asset derivatives. The derivatives exchange saw an average daily trading volume of approximately $10 billion in crypto futures and options during the final quarter of the year, more than 300% higher […] The post CME Group hits record crypto trading volumes in Q4 amid rising institutional demand appeared first on CryptoSlate.

306 +

CFTC plans crypto CEO forum focused on digital assets pilot

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced plans for a crypto CEO Forum aimed at bringing industry leaders together to discuss a pilot program for digital asset markets. Specifically, the CFTC is seeking input from leading crypto companies on the…

278 +

Cables Finance bridges RWAs with DeFi through liquid staking and perpetual futures

Cables Finance innovates by bridging RWAs with DeFi through liquid staking and perpetual futures, expanding access to diverse asset trading. The post Cables Finance bridges RWAs with DeFi through liquid staking and perpetual futures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

296 +

Mantra price and futures open interest hit ATH: can the surge continue?

Mantra, a leading blockchain network for real-world asset tokenization, continued its strong momentum in January. Mantra (OM) coin jumped to a record high of $5.92 as we predicted. It climbed 45% in January, reaching a peak of $5.9232 and bringing…

186 +

Hong Kong SFC Continues Crypto Oversight, Reveals Dozens of New Fake Platforms

In a major development concerning crypto asset security, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has flagged 33 new suspicious websites falsely claiming to be affiliated with HashKey, a licensed cryptocurrency trading platform in the region.

406 +

MEXC Leads Q4 2024 Meme Trading Wave: 140% QoQ Volume Growth & 240 New Projects Added

MEXC, the world-leading digital asset trading platform, saw significant growth in memecoin trading during Q4 2024. Data shows that the overall trading volume of memecoins on the platform, including Spot and Futures, surged by 140% quarter-over-quarter.

360 +

Hong Kong SFC grants new licenses to Panthertrade and YAX

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued virtual asset licenses to local crypto exchanges Panthertrade and YAX. Hong Kong financial authorities have updated their list of virtual asset trading platforms that have received an operating license from the…

299 +

Indonesian FSA crypto oversight transition stalled due to lack of government bill: report

The transition of crypto asset oversight in Indonesia from the Commodity Futures Trading Agency to the Financial Services Authority is reportedly facing delays due to a lack of supporting government regulation.

253 +

Binance Futures Announces Launch of CGPT/USDT Perpetual Contracts

In a bold development, Binance Futures, the premier platform for cryptocurrency derivatives, has unveiled its CGPT/USDT Perpetual Contract today. This new feature enhances the platform’s trading capabilities, underscoring the rising significance of AI-centric cryptocurrencies within the digital asset landscape.

348 +

Hong Kong approves 4 new crypto trading platform licenses in regulatory push

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another step in its fast-tracked regulatory framework, according to a Dec.

388 +

Binance Futures announces new limits for BFUSD users

Binance expands trading limits for BFUSD users across VIP levels. In an official announcement, Binance announced the increase in the maximum position limits for Binance Futures’ unique yield-based margin asset, BFUSD.

378 +

Binance Unveils BFUSD: A High-Yield Asset For Futures Traders

Binance has announced the upcoming launch of BFUSD, a new reward-bearing margin asset designed specifically for Binance Futures users. Offering an impressive annual percentage yield (APY) of 19. 55%, BFUSD allows users to earn daily rewards without the need for staking.

420 +

Binance launches yield-bearing stablecoin-like token BFUSD with roughly 20% APY

Update: Binance has stated that BFUSD is not a stablecoin but a “reward-bearing margin asset for futures trading. ” It has not yet been clarified further. ] Binance has launched BFUSD, a yield-bearing stablecoin-like token for futures and perpetuals traders, according to a Nov.

276 +

Indonesian regulators extend license application deadline for crypto exchanges

The Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency has extended the deadline for crypto exchanges to meet the necessary requirements to get their Physical Crypto Asset Traders license as part of a revised government bill. In an Oct. 20 press release,…

326 +

Hong Kong set to expand crypto licensing by year-end amid push to become digital asset hub

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly set to issue more licenses to crypto businesses by the year’s end, local news outlet Hong Kong 01 reported on Oct. 7. This follows the recent approval of HKVAX as the third licensed crypto exchange in the city.

394 +

HKVAX becomes third crypto exchange licensed in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX) has secured licensing from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to operate a virtual asset trading platform. The approval makes HKVAX the third licensed crypto exchange in the city and the first to be authorized under the virtual asset regulatory framework introduced two years ago.

474 +

Binance subsidiary Tokocrypto secures major license in Indonesia

Binance’s subsidiary in Indonesia, Tokocrypto, has acquired the key crypto asset trader license in the country. Tokocrypto obtained the license from the Commidity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti).

213 +

VanEck shifts focus to spot Ethereum ETF, phases out futures fund EFUT

Asset management firm VanEck announced plans to close and liquidate its Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) EFUT, according to a Sept. 6 statement. VanEck cited performance, liquidity, assets under management (AUM), and investor interest as factors behind its decision.

547 +

VanEck to close its Ethereum futures ETF in September, a year after launch

VanEck is closing its Ethereum Futures ETF (EFUT) by September 16, 2024. The EFUT saw low asset accumulation as compared to VanEck’s spot Ethereum ETF. Generally, Ethereum is facing challenges from competition and reduced network revenue and fees.

442 +

VanEck to liquidate Ethereum futures ETF as its crypto strategy shifts

VanEck's liquidation of its Ethereum futures ETF highlights the evolving strategies asset managers must adopt to navigate the dynamic crypto market. The post VanEck to liquidate Ethereum futures ETF as its crypto strategy shifts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

334 +

Uniswap Fined $175K By CFTC, But Market Reaction Signals Optimism

In a recent order issued by the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Uniswap Labs was fined $175,000 for offering illegal digital asset derivatives trading. This case specifically revolved around Bitcoin and Ethereum leveraged tokens that were deemed leveraged or margined commodity transactions.

203 +

Ether CME Futures Volume Shrinks as ETH ETFs Disappoint, Crypto Market Ducks Risk

The decline in trading volumes for ETH instruments suggests lower-than-expected institutional interest in the asset, particularly following the launch of spot ETH ETFs, according to CCData.

213 +

CFTC’s $175,000 fine on Uniswap Labs sparks dissent over stifling DeFi innovation

Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger voiced strong opposition to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) decision to impose a $175,000 fine on Uniswap Labs for its illegal digital asset derivatives trading.

275 +

CFTC: Uniswap allowed illegal digital asset derivatives trading

Decentralized exchange Uniswap has settled with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over illegal digital asset derivatives trading. Per a CFTC notice on Sept. 4, Uniswap Labs, the entity behind Ethereum’s (ETH) largest DEX, was accused of unlawfully offering leveraged and…

360 +

Uniform trajectory in Bitcoin futures suggests stable market expectations across major exchanges

Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The Futures Term Structure is a graphical representation of the pricing for futures contracts expiring at increasingly distant dates into the future. The most common state of the graph, an upward slope, indicates a premium must be paid to purchase exposure, or delivery, of an asset in the future.

461 +

DFX Labs clears Hong Kong’s AML requirement for crypto license

While not yet permitted to trade, DFX Labs is deemed licensed for virtual asset services by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.

240 +

Licensed Digital Asset Exchange HashKey Global Announces Regulatory Approval to Officially Launch its Futures Trading

HashKey Global, a flagship digital assets exchange under HashKey Group, is elated to announce it has received the long-awaited regulatory approval to officially launch its futures trading. HashKey Global is now regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), which aligns with its compliance goals, which seek to safeguard user assets.

2976 +

HashKey Global Officially Launches Futures Trading, Pioneering a New Era in “Licensed Futures Trading”

Licensed digital asset exchange HashKey Global announces that it has received regulatory approval to officially launch its futures trading.

281 +

Analyst projects steeper Ethereum dips if futures market trend does not improve

As Ethereum (ETH) retests the $3,500 low amid the market-wide drop, CryptoQuant analyst ShayanBTC suggests the asset could face further declines if current trends in the futures market do not improve.

309 +

Fireblocks expands connectivity by joining forces with Coinbase International Exchange

Fireblocks, a digital asset custody and transfer company, just announced an expansion of its exchange connectivity by blending its support for Coinbase International Exchange.  Retail and institutional clients of Fireblocks will have an improved ability to manage their futures and…

358 +

Hong Kong’s SFC chief praises Bitcoin

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission chief Julia Leung says Bitcoin is clearly showing its power to stay as an “alternative asset.” Bitcoin, the largest crypto by market capitalization, is here to stay as it succeeded over the past 15…

452 +

Major Milestone: Hong Kong Regulator Approves 11 Crypto Exchanges To Operate In The City

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has recently granted initial approval to 11 cryptocurrency exchanges to continue operating in the city.   This marks the first step towards issuing virtual asset trading platform (VATP) licenses since 2022.

313 +

Hong Kong SFC to carry out onsite inspections for crypto license applicants

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is set to inspect the offices of cryptocurrency trading platforms seeking to operate in the area as licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs).

352 +

Indonesia forms dedicated committee to strengthen crypto regulation

Indonesia has taken a significant step toward tightening its oversight of the cryptocurrency industry with the establishment of the Crypto Asset Committee. This move by the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) aims to enhance the monitoring and regulation of cryptocurrencies, now officially recognized as commodities within the country.

430 +

Grayscale backs off from its Ethereum futures ETF application

Crypto asset manager Grayscale has withdrawn its bid for an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund after facing multiple delays from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The post Grayscale backs off from its Ethereum futures ETF application appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

223 +

Ethena, Bybit partner to integrate USDe for perpetual futures

Ethena Labs has partnered with crypto exchange Bybit to introduce its synthetic stablecoin USDe as a collateral asset for perpetual futures trading on Bybit's Universal Trading Account.

454 +

Ethereum To See Fresh Move Soon? What Futures Data Says

Data shows the Ethereum Open Interest has been trading at relatively low levels recently. Here’s what this could mean for the asset’s price. Ethereum Open Interest Has Been Moving Sideways Since Its Plunge As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the ETH Open Interest has followed a similar trajectory as the price of the cryptocurrency recently.

434 +