WhiteBIT and Bybit both launched in 2018, but they built very different machines for a market that now rewards proof, liquidity, and actual infrastructure over empty exchange swagger. WhiteBIT: lower futures maker fees, stronger EUR liquidity, and more openly packaged institutional services Bybit: deeper USDT liquidity, broader derivatives, copy trading, and monthly Proof of Reserves […]
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Kraken’s parent company, Payward, posted a quarter that says a lot about where crypto exchange revenue is headed: less dependence on spot trading, more weight on derivatives, institutional flow, and a broader financial stack. Even with Bitcoin down 22% and industry spot volume falling 38%, the company still managed to grow. $507 million in adjusted […]
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Kraken’s parent company, Payward, posted a surprisingly solid Q1 2026, growing adjusted revenue 3% year-on-year to $507 million even as the crypto market got dragged through a hedge fund’s worst nightmare. Q1 2026 adjusted revenue: $507 million, up 3% year-on-year Derivatives trading: daily average revenue trades jumped 51% Spot market share: rose to 5.2% from […]
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Surge: Derivatives Boom and Stablecoin Risks Exposed Bitcoin and Ethereum are flexing their muscle in the latest 24-hour trading session, with BTC climbing 4.00% to $71,457 and ETH jumping 4.97% to $2,182. But don’t pop the champagne just yet—beneath the bullish surface, a storm is brewing. Derivatives trading volume has skyrocketed by […]
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Federal Reserve Unveils New Margin Framework to Rein in Crypto Volatility Could the Federal Reserve finally get a grip on crypto’s notorious volatility with a daring new margin framework, or will this move clip the wings of a market defined by its untamed spirit? The Fed has rolled out a proposal to treat cryptocurrencies as […]
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Galaxy Digital UK Secures FCA License, Eyes Expansion in London Galaxy Digital UK has been granted an FCA license for derivatives trading, marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion into the UK’s financial landscape. This move not only allows Galaxy to deepen its institutional trading services but also positions it to play a pivotal […]
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