Futures

Funding · 1 month ago SEC Proposal Allows Immediate Crypto Insider Sales, Contrasts with Senate CLARITY Act The SEC's new crypto fundraising proposal permits insiders to sell tokens immediately after purchase, diverging from the Senate's CLARITY Act, which mandates longer holding periods.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Israel Launches Strikes in Lebanon and Syria Amid Rising Regional Tensions Israel has conducted military strikes in southern Lebanon and Syria, coinciding with the UAE's decision to halt trade with Iran, signaling escalating tensions in the region.

Policy · 1 month ago SEC and CFTC Enhance Crypto Oversight Through Unprecedented Collaboration The SEC and CFTC are intensifying their collaboration to address regulatory gaps in the cryptocurrency market, signaling a proactive approach to oversight amid ongoing legislative delays.

Derivatives · 1 month ago $137 Million in Short Positions Liquidated in 24 Hours Amid Crypto Market Surge Over $137 million in short positions were liquidated in a single day across crypto derivatives markets, highlighting the volatility and risks of leveraged trading.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Cartesian Digital Introduces Prediction Markets Service for Institutional Traders Cartesian Digital has launched a new Prediction Markets Service aimed at supporting institutional trading firms with event-contract and perpetual-futures strategies, addressing the growing demand for operational infrastructure in this area.

Macro · 1 month ago Bitcoin Surges Past $64,000 as S&P 500 Declines Ahead of Fed Minutes Bitcoin's price increased to over $64,000 while the S&P 500 fell 0.52%, as traders await the upcoming Federal Reserve minutes.

Macro · 1 month ago Gold Prices Rise as Dollar Weakens Amid Lower Fed Rate Hike Expectations Gold prices have increased following a decline in U.S. dollar strength and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, making the metal more affordable for international buyers.

Derivatives · 1 month ago AI Agents Enhance Interoperability with A2A Protocol Integration Recent advancements in AI agent interoperability have been marked by the integration of the A2A protocol, supported by over 150 organizations, including major tech platforms.

Companies · 1 month ago BitMart Founder Plans Police Involvement Amid Employee Salary Disputes BitMart's founder, Sheldon Xia, intends to report allegations of unpaid salaries to law enforcement as the exchange faces mounting complaints from users and former employees during its shutdown.

Markets · 1 month ago Vitalik Buterin Advocates for Bitcoin-Inspired Scaling Solutions for Ethereum Vitalik Buterin has proposed adopting Bitcoin's design principles to improve Ethereum's scalability, addressing long-standing network challenges related to data storage and transaction processing.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Mark Cuban Predicts Chips Will Become the Next Major Asset Class Billionaire investor Mark Cuban asserts that chips will emerge as the new crypto asset class, coinciding with the launch of regulated futures for computing power in the U.S. market.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Strategy’s $STRC Surges 9% as Bitcoin Plummets 47% Over the Past Year Despite Bitcoin's significant decline, Strategy's Digital Credit instrument, $STRC, has managed to gain 9% in value, highlighting its potential as a stable financial product.

Policy · 1 month ago U.S. Regulatory Landscape Shifts with CLARITY Act Amid Political Challenges The U.S. is moving towards a more supportive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, as highlighted by the CLARITY Act, which faces political hurdles despite bipartisan support.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Nvidia's Off-Balance-Sheet Liabilities Raise Investor Concerns Amid AI Boom Nvidia faces scrutiny over nearly $30 billion in off-balance-sheet liabilities tied to AI infrastructure commitments, potentially impacting its financial health.

Macro · 1 month ago US Consumer Sentiment Drops to 51.0 Amid Rising Inflation Expectations The University of Michigan reports a significant decline in US consumer sentiment, falling to 51.0 in August 2026, driven by increasing inflation expectations and economic pessimism.

Companies · 1 month ago BTCC Exchange Becomes Platinum Sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore, Launches '0-Barrier Trading' BTCC has announced its platinum sponsorship of TOKEN2049 Singapore on October 7-8, 2026, unveiling its new '0-Barrier Trading' theme aimed at enhancing trading accessibility.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Iran Formalizes Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Impacting Global Shipping Iran has officially approved a plan to tighten its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route, escalating tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

Companies · 1 month ago Payward Reports $508M Q2 Revenue Amid Rising Funded Accounts and Declining Volume Payward, the parent company of Kraken, achieved $508 million in revenue for Q2 2026, marking a 17% increase year-over-year, despite a 13% drop in transaction volume.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago MEXC Releases August 2026 Proof of Reserves, Confirms User Assets Fully Backed MEXC has published its August 2026 Proof of Reserves report, confirming that all major assets are fully backed with reserve ratios exceeding 100%, including a BTC ratio of 288%.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Ethereum Foundation Shifts from Poseidon Hash to Traditional Hash Functions for Quantum Security The Ethereum Foundation has decided to abandon the Poseidon hash function in favor of traditional options like SHA and BLAKE, aiming to enhance its resistance against future quantum computing threats.