Derivatives
KuCoin Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Trading With 20x Leverage
IDG-backed cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has just launched a crypto derivatives trading platform called KuMEX in public beta.
UK Finance Watchdog Takes Step Toward Ban on Crypto Derivatives
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is now consulting on a ban of cryptocurrency-based derivatives and ETNs in a bid to protect investors.
Digital Asset Is Writing Code to Help ISDA Standardize Derivatives Data
Digital Asset is developing software to ease adoption of derivatives group ISDA's potentially cost-slashing data standards.
Galaxy Capital-Backed Caspian to Offer Crypto Derivatives Trading
Institutional trading and portfolio management platform Caspian is launching trading in cryptocurrency derivatives.
Crypto Futures Platform ErisX Hires Execs From Barclays and YouTube
Crypto trading firm ErisX has hired a COO from megabank Barclays and a head of infrastructure from YouTube.
UK Firm Gets Regulatory Green Light to Offer Crypto Derivatives
London-based OTC firm B2C2 has just been authorized by the U.K.'s financial watchdog to offer cryptocurrency contracts for difference (CFDs).
Bitcoin's Tick Problem (Getting Screwed on Crypto Exchanges)
A penny not mean much to you, but for crypto exchange traders it's a big deal.
OKEx Launches No-Expiry Bitcoin Derivative Product
Crypto exchange OKEx has launched a new bitcoin derivative product called a "perpetual swap," that lets traders hold positions indefinitely.
UK Could Ban Some Crypto Derivatives, Says Financial Watchdog Exec
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is considering a ban on some cryptocurrency-based derivatives, a senior executive has said.
Markets Tech Firm to Launch Crypto Derivatives Exchange
LevelTradingField is launching a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange with the help of the ethereum blockchain.
