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New York Postfinance2 days ago
Startup founded by senator's son raises $30 million for derivatives exchange
Theodore Gillibrand secured $30 million in funding for American Perpetuals Exchange Corporation, a startup valued at $300 million. The company plans to offer perpetual futures contracts on equities and stock indexes after seeking regulatory approval.
CoinDeskfinance28 days ago
Hyperliquid Expands Trading Into Pre-IPO Contracts and Prediction Markets
Crypto platform Hyperliquid is adding pre-IPO equity trading, outcome contracts, and tokenized assets. FalconX reported the moves place the venue in direct competition with traditional exchanges.
CoinDeskfinance32 days ago
Variational Raises $50 Million for Real-World Asset Perpetual Futures
Peer-to-peer trading startup Variational raised $50 million in a funding round led by Dragonfly. The company will use the funds to expand its onchain derivatives platform and introduce perpetual futures tied to commodities.
finance39 days ago
Interactive Brokers to Offer Election, Climate and Economic Event Contracts via Partnership With Kalshi, CME Group and ForecastEx
Interactive Brokers is launching a prediction-markets platform that lets users trade yes-or-no contracts on elections, climate and the economy. Founder Thomas Peterffy said institutional interest is rising, particularly for hedging commodities and climate-related risks. Kalshi re…
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medium.comfinance41 days ago
Bitcoin Holds Above $76,000 Despite Middle East Tensions and Rising Oil Prices
Bitcoin fell around 1% to $80,800 and ether dropped 2% to $2,290 on May 12, 2026, even as President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was on massive life support. Brent crude spiked to $107 per barrel and the U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.4%. Crypto futures open interest climb…
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Plans Introduction of Daily Expiring Options Next Year
Hong Kong’s stock exchange is preparing to launch options that expire within a day, set for next year. This move aligns with a global shift toward shorter-dated bets. The trend has driven significant growth in U.S. derivatives trading volume.
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