Tag Archives: Derivatives

Ether derivatives netflow falls to lowest in 18 months — Why is this bullish?

Ether derivatives netflow falls to lowest in 18 months — Why is this bullish?

The amount of Ether being taken off crypto derivatives exchanges has reached the highest level since August 2023 — a signal analysts interpret as positive for Ether’s price. On Feb. 6, Ether (ETH) net flows on crypto derivatives exchanges stood at negative 300,000 ETH, representing approximately $817.2 million worth of outflows, with ETH trading at $2,724 at the time of …

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Robinhood Derivatives Forced to Withdraw Sports Event Contracts

Robinhood Derivatives Forced to Withdraw Sports Event Contracts

Robinhood Derivatives announced that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has requested it “not permit customers to access” sports event contracts. In response, Robinhood is suspending the rollout of its Pro Football Championship market, which had been introduced to approximately 1% of its users. CFTC Blocks Robinhood’s Sports Betting According to the official press release, the company said that customers …

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Kraken secures MiFID license to offer derivatives in Europe

Kraken secures MiFID license to offer derivatives in Europe

US crypto exchange Kraken has acquired a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license for the European Union. With the license, the exchange will be able to offer derivative products to advanced crypto traders throughout the EU. According to a Feb. 3 blog post, Kraken secured the license through an acquisition of a Cypriot investment firm, recently approved by the …

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Kraken Secures EU MiFID License for Regulated Crypto Derivatives

Kraken Secures EU MiFID License for Regulated Crypto Derivatives

Key Notes Kraken secured an EU MiFID license after acquiring a Cyprus investment firm authorized by CySEC, expanding regulated crypto derivatives services. The company also holds EMI and VASP licenses from Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands, strengthening its European presence. Kraken prioritizes a regulatory-first approach, ensuring compliance while broadening access to crypto derivatives for advanced traders in Europe. Crypto exchange …

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El Salvador Pushes Crypto Forward, Grants Bitfinex Derivatives License

El Salvador Pushes Crypto Forward, Grants Bitfinex Derivatives License

Bitfinex Derivatives has taken a big step forward by getting a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license in El Salvador. With this move, the platform can now offer more derivatives trading services in Latin America. With this license, Bitfinex plans to take advantage of El Salvador’s support for crypto to set up shop in the area. A Regulatory Game Changer? …

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Simplifying Trading for Derivatives Markets

Simplifying Trading for Derivatives Markets

[PRESS RELEASE – Mahe, Seychelles, January 8th, 2025] BitMEX, the OG crypto derivatives exchange, is announcing the launch of Multi Asset Margining. This game-changing feature allows traders to use multiple margin currencies – including USDT, USDC, ETH, and XBT (Bitcoin) – to trade derivatives contracts without the hassle of asset conversions or wallet transfers. The tool was designed to streamline …

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Bitfinex Derivatives to move to El Salvador after securing local crypto license

Bitfinex Derivatives to move to El Salvador after securing local crypto license

The derivatives arm of crypto exchange Bitfinex has secured a Digital Asset Service Providers (DASP) license to operate in El Salvador.  In a Jan. 7 statement shared with Cointelegraph, Bitfinex Derivatives said with the approval of the DASP license, it will relocate from Seychelles to the Central American nation. “This critical transition represents a defining moment for Bitfinex Derivatives and …

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Bitfinex Derivatives Relocates to El Salvador, Secures DASP License

Bitfinex Derivatives Relocates to El Salvador, Secures DASP License

Key Notes Bitfinex Derivatives secures a DASP license in El Salvador, aligning with its innovative crypto-friendly regulatory framework. El Salvador’s crypto laws, backed by President Bukele and 6,000+ bitcoins, solidify its global leadership. Bitfinex expands offerings with Thalex and Volmex partnerships, driving options and volatility-based crypto trading. Bitfinex Derivatives has obtained a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license in El …

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