Futures

Derivatives · 2 weeks ago Zcash Surges 20% Amid Significant Short Liquidations Zcash experienced a 20% price increase on September 4, reaching $1,023, driven by $34.5 million in short liquidations.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 weeks ago Trezor Reveals Additional 67,000 US Customers Affected by ShipMonk Data Breach Trezor has disclosed that an additional 67,000 US customers were affected by the ShipMonk data breach, raising the total to over 80,000. The breach exposed personal details including names and addresses.

Policy · 2 weeks ago OpenAI and Google Oppose Massachusetts AI Safety Rules Supported by Anthropic OpenAI and Google are opposing new AI safety regulations in Massachusetts, while Anthropic advocates for stricter measures. This division among major AI firms could shape future state-level regulations.

Stablecoins · 3 weeks ago G20 Announces Plans for Unified Crypto and Stablecoin Regulatory Framework The G20 has committed to creating a cohesive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, aiming for enhanced international oversight.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Coinbase Launches Crypto Derivatives Trading for Eligible Canadian Investors Coinbase has introduced regulated crypto derivatives trading for eligible Canadian clients, marking a significant step in the country's crypto landscape.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago BingX Achieves Top Ranking for TradFi Perpetual Futures Liquidity BingX has been ranked No. 1 for liquidity in TradFi perpetual futures, offering extensive market access and deep order-book depth across various global assets.

Compliance · 3 weeks ago CFTC Clarifies Regulatory Stance on Event Contracts Amid Rising Prediction Market Activity The CFTC has issued guidance on event contract derivatives, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny on prediction markets as their popularity grows in the financial sector.

Policy · 3 weeks ago Rep. Troy Downing Advocates for CLARITY Act Amid Senate Deliberations Rep. Troy Downing has voiced strong support for the CLARITY Act, which seeks to clarify the regulatory framework for digital assets, as it awaits Senate action.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Aster and World Liberty Financial Launch USD1 RWA Boost Phase 1 with $125M WLFI Rewards Aster has initiated the USD1 RWA Boost: Phase 1 in collaboration with World Liberty Financial, offering $125 million in WLFI and $6.25 million in USD1 rewards until December 31, 2026.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Institutional Investors Increase XRP Futures Exposure on CME Amid Market Pullback Institutional interest in Ripple's XRP futures on the CME is rising, even as the broader market shows reduced exposure, indicating a potential shift towards regulated trading environments.

Compliance · 3 weeks ago CFTC Fines Former White House Employee $172,000 for Insider Trading on Prediction Markets The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, to pay $172,000 for insider trading involving presidential speech contracts.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Trump Critiques US Interest Rates as Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise President Trump has voiced concerns about high US interest rates, coinciding with increasing market expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. This has led to a notable shift in the probability of rate adjustments ahead of the September FOMC meetin

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Crypto Projects Invest $638 Million in Token Buybacks, Led by Hyperliquid and Pump.fun In a significant shift, crypto projects have spent $638 million on token buybacks this year, with Hyperliquid and Pump.fun accounting for nearly 90% of this total. The impact on token prices has varied widely among different projects.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago CFTC Files Amicus Brief in Insider Trading Case Involving Polymarket Event Contracts The CFTC has submitted an amicus brief in a federal case concerning alleged insider trading on Polymarket event contracts, highlighting regulatory concerns around prediction markets.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago CME XRP Market Sees Increased Short Positions Amid Price Recovery Leveraged funds have significantly increased their short positions in XRP, totaling over 115 million tokens, as the cryptocurrency experiences a price recovery.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Trump's Approval of Iran's Strikes Complicates US-Iran Diplomacy Amid Oil Price Surge President Trump recently expressed approval of Iran's military actions against GCC states, complicating diplomatic efforts. This comes as Brent crude oil prices rise above $90 amid renewed US-Iran clashes.

Protocols · 3 weeks ago DeFi Protocols Embrace Buybacks and Revenue Sharing Amid Sector Growth A significant increase in DeFi protocols distributing revenue to token holders marks a maturation of the sector, with over 231 protocols now engaged in buybacks and fee distributions.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Coinbase Advocates for Clearer Regulatory Framework on Perpetual Derivatives Coinbase has submitted a letter to the CFTC and SEC seeking clearer regulations on perpetual derivatives, arguing that current overlaps hinder innovation in the U.S. market.

Infrastructure · 3 weeks ago StarkWare Achieves Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction on Mainnet StarkWare has successfully executed the first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on the mainnet, addressing potential vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Ethena Expands USDe Backing to Equity Perpetuals Amid $6B Open Interest Ethena is diversifying its USDe synthetic dollar backing by extending its strategy into equity perpetual futures, which have amassed over $6 billion in open interest.