Slovenian Regulator Grants Bitstamp License for Crypto Derivatives

Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, has received a MiFID MTF license from the Slovenian securities regulator. The license allows Bitstamp to offer more sophisticated products, including crypto derivatives, to both institutional and retail investors. The Slovenian securities regulator has granted Bitstamp a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license, enabling the cryptocurrency … Read more

Report: Arkham Intelligence Plans to Roll out Crypto Derivatives Exchange

According to someone with direct knowledge of the situation, speaking with Bloomberg, Arkham Intelligence, the company behind the multi-blockchain monitoring and parser tool, is gearing up to introduce a crypto derivatives exchange next month. Arkham Is Reportedly Preparing to Launch a Crypto Derivatives Trading Platform This week, Anna Irrera of Bloomberg revealed that Arkham Intelligence, … Read more

SEC’s Authority Over XRP Futures Challenged in Bitnomial Lawsuit

Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its authority to regulate XRP futures, challenging the classification of XRP as a security. The exchange, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), contests the SEC’s claim that XRP futures are “security futures” and aims to set a precedent affecting … Read more

Kraken Launches Regulated Derivatives Platform in Bermuda

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched a new regulated derivatives trading platform in Bermuda after obtaining a Class F Digital Business License from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. This platform offers over 200 contracts, including perpetual and fixed-maturity futures, and aims to provide a secure and reliable trading experience. The move highlights Bermuda’s supportive regulatory environment and … Read more