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CoinDeskCFTC Approves First Bitcoin Perpetual Contract on U.S. Registered Exchange
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission permitted the listing of a bitcoin perpetual contract by a CFTC-registered exchange. The decision allows perpetual contracts to operate inside the U.S. regulatory framework for the first time.
medium.comBinance Launches Pre-IPO Perpetual Contracts on May 21
Binance introduced perpetual contracts tied to pre-IPO shares on May 21. The exchange captured more than 60 percent of category volume within days and reached roughly 65 percent by May 27, with cumulative trading near 400 million dollars.
finance.yahoo.comWall Street Banks Increase Credit Derivative Trades With Tech Firms
Big technology companies are raising hundreds of billions of dollars for artificial intelligence projects. Wall Street banks report they must trade more credit derivatives to maintain business relationships with these firms.
CoinDeskBitcoin rises to $77,900 as HYPE token gains 6.5 percent
Bitcoin traded at $77,900 and ether near $2,130 on Thursday after rebounding from Tuesday lows. Derivatives volume increased and options traders positioned for potential volatility moves.
Bitcoin Surges to $82,400 Before Modest Pullback as CME Futures Open
Bitcoin surged from $80,670 at 23:00 UTC Sunday to $82,400 within an hour on May 11, 2026, before trading narrowly beneath $81,000 as futures reopened. The move coincided with geopolitical tensions after President Donald Trump called Iran's response to a peace proposal 'totally u…
CoinDeskCME Group Plans to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures on June 1
The contracts will reference the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index, allowing traders to bet on or hedge bitcoin's expected price swings over the next four weeks. The move builds on CME's bitcoin futures launched in December 2017 and follows the January 2024 debut of 11 spot bitcoin…
newtraderu.comNew Wallet Opens 20x Short Position on 240000 SOL
A newly created cryptocurrency wallet opened a leveraged short position on a large amount of SOL. The position carries a high liquidation price according to on-chain data. The trade reflects significant bearish exposure to the asset's price movements.
insidermonkey.comOrchid Island Capital Reports Q1 2026 Losses on RMBS and Derivatives, Exceeds Net Interest Income Estimates
Orchid Island Capital released its Q1 2026 earnings, reporting losses on residential mortgage-backed securities and derivatives that reduced book value. Net interest income exceeded analyst estimates. The report comes amid recent market conditions.