The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has scrapped its decades-old no-deny settlement policy, giving crypto firms more room to publicly reject enforcement claims instead of swallowing the usual “pay up and shut up” routine. No-deny policy gone: The CFTC rescinds a 1998 rule that limited public denials in settlements. Crypto gets breathing room: Firms can […]
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CME Group has moved its Bitcoin and crypto futures and options closer to 24/7 trading, killing the old weekend gap created by its Friday close and bringing regulated crypto markets much closer to crypto’s nonstop rhythm. CME now trades crypto 24/7: Heres why it matters Near-24/7 trading: CME crypto derivatives now trade seven days a […]
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Bitcoin’s latest push higher is being backed by a sharp rise in Bitcoin open interest, a sign that traders are piling into the Bitcoin futures market with fresh capital. That can support the rally — but it also loads the gun for a nasty liquidation flush if the market turns. BTC moved from about $78,000 […]
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Bitcoin futures traders are piling back in, and the numbers say they’re not exactly tiptoeing. Bitcoin open interest has posted its strongest increase of 2026, climbing above levels seen during Bitcoin’s previous run toward an all-time high. That points to renewed speculation in the Bitcoin futures market — but it also means leverage is building […]
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US Treasury Fortifies Crypto Defenses as Institutional Interest Cools The U.S. Treasury is stepping into the crypto arena with a new cyber threat intelligence sharing program for digital asset firms, a move to strengthen security as the industry wrestles with declining institutional participation. While government support signals a push for legitimacy, the market tells a […]
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Bitcoin Futures Trading Volume Sinks to 2024 Low: Market Pause or Pivot Point? Bitcoin futures trading has taken a nosedive, with volumes plummeting to $1.09 trillion in January, the lowest since 2024, down from dizzying monthly highs above $2 trillion. This stark drop raises the question: is the speculative fire that fueled Bitcoin’s wild ride […]
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CME Group Smashes Records in 2025: Bitcoin Futures and Crypto Derivatives Hit All-Time Highs What happens when Wall Street fully embraces Bitcoin? CME Group’s staggering 2025 performance might just give us the answer. The global derivatives giant, based in Chicago, has reported an unprecedented average daily volume (ADV) of 28.1 million contracts—a 6% leap from […]
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Bitcoin Futures Pioneer Amir Zaidi Returns to CFTC as Chief of Staff for Crypto Regulation Push Amir Zaidi, the architect behind the first regulated Bitcoin futures in the U.S., has rejoined the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as Chief of Staff under Chairman Michael S. Selig. Announced on December 31, this move marks a potential […]
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Moscow Exchange Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures with $5M Trading Debut Russia’s largest stock market, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX), has kicked off a bold new chapter in crypto finance by launching Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) index futures, clocking a staggering 418 million rubles—about $5.2 million USD—in trading volume on day one. With over 1,500 […]
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Bakkt’s Q3 Revenue Rockets to $402M, But Stock Crashes 13% on Warrant Woes Bakkt, a heavyweight in cryptocurrency financial services, just unveiled a Q3 earnings report that’s equal parts triumph and gut punch—revenue soared to $402.2 million, yet shares tumbled 13% in Monday morning trading after a $21.6 million net loss tied to a non-cash […]
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