Cboe Bitcoin Contracts Slide 36 Percent as January Futures Expire

Chicago Board Option Exchange (Cboe) historic bitcoin futures market has had its first month, and results are decidedly mixed depending on the analyst. Some see the experiment as a dud, while others champion the mainstreaming of cryptocurrency. So far, bears are trouncing bulls.   Also read: Have Lunch with Bitcoin Jesus! Cboe Futures Didn’t Tame … Read more

Moscow Exchange Ready for “Fast and Easy” Crypto Derivatives Trading

With authorities in Moscow still trying to find their bearings on Bitcoin, the largest Russian exchange has announced its readiness to organize trading of cryptocurrency-based financial instruments. It would be faster and easier, MOEX said in comments to local media. Russia’s Central Bank, however, has rejected calls from the Finance Ministry to allow buying and … Read more

Moscow Exchange Ready for “Fast and Easy” Crypto Trading

With authorities in Moscow still trying to find their bearings on Bitcoin, the largest Russian exchange has announced its readiness to organize cryptocurrency trading. It would be faster and easier, MOEX said in comments to local media. Russia’s Central Bank, however, has rejected calls from the Finance Ministry to allow buying and selling crypto derivatives … Read more

Japan’s Fisco Launching Cryptocurrency Fund – Derivatives Products to Follow

Following the issuance of its bitcoin bond, Japanese investment research group Fisco Corporation is now launching a cryptocurrency fund. The company is also planning to offer derivative products as well as several other crypto-related services. Also read: South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and IMF to Collaborate on Curbing Crypto Trading Fisco Launching Crypto Fund Tokyo-based … Read more

Thailand’s Regulators Allow Bitcoin Futures Trading

Investors in Thailand can now trade bitcoin futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board Options Exchange. The country’s financial authorities say that these instruments should be offered in Thailand and one company is already offering them to their customers. Also read: South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and IMF to Collaborate on … Read more

Bitcoin Futures Flat as Contracts Move Short and Merrill Lynch Imposes Ban

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the industry’s main regulatory arm,  reports a net increase in short contracts; volume is sluggish, and a legacy bank has now outright forbid clients and advisers from trading in the relatively new product. While it is too early in the experiment to draw definitive conclusions, bitcoin futures might not be … Read more

Bitcoin Futures Are a Threat to Whole Banking System, Fears ECB Director

While major stock brokers are lining up to add bitcoin futures to their platforms, central bankers are apparently not too happy about it. A member of the European Central Bank (ECB) executive board has called the instruments a threat to the financial stability of the entire banking system. Also Read: After Ripple’s Rise BTC Dominance … Read more

CME Launches Bitcoin Futures Trading Simulator

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has launched a market simulation tool that allows newcomers to practice trading bitcoin futures without risking any capital. The free tool has been added to the company’s ‘CME Institute Suite’. Also Read: Thailand’s Year of Bitcoin Ends With Central Bank Education Push CME Tweeted About the New Simulator on December 27th – … Read more

What Is Quedex?

Bitcoin futures and options are two interesting investment vehicles. Both expose people to Bitcoin price volatility without them even having to own the world’s leading cryptocurrency. It is an interesting take on things which seems to work quite well for mainstream investors. Quedex wants to get its share of the pie in this regard. This new … Read more