Derivatives

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LedgerX Trades $1 Million in Bitcoin Derivatives in First Week
New York-based startup LedgerX has concluded a historic first week of cryptocurrency derivatives trading, reporting $1 million in exchanges.
Grand Opening, ribbon-cutting

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DTCC Milestone: $11 Trillion in Derivatives Gets Closer to the Blockchain
Working through the issues of using ethereum's smart contract language, DTCC and Axoni move $11 trillion worth of derivatives closer to blockchain.
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Market
Two More Bitcoin Futures ETFs Are Up for SEC Approval
A growing number of companies are looking to launch ETFs tied to bitcoin derivatives contracts, public records show.
Market

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Bitcoin's Biggest Bull? Arthur Hayes Isn't Long Crypto – He's Short Government
Former CitiGroup trader and current crypto bull Arthur Hayes breaks down his investment thesis for blockchain assets.
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Coins
ETF Firm REX Seeks SEC Approval for Bitcoin Derivatives Fund
A new fund focused on bitcoin derivatives has been created, SEC filings reveal.
Coins

Sandor
'Father of Financial Futures' Seeks Cryptocurrency Hardware Patent
A U.S. economist and businessman known for his work in advancing futures contracts is seeking a cryptocurrency hardware patent.
Sandor

Trader
Options Exchange CBOE to Launch Cryptocurrency Derivatives in 2017
A major US options exchange is seeking to list cryptocurrency derivatives, and has inked a notable partnership to move it toward this goal.
Trader

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Start Your Hedging: LedgerX to Begin Trading Cryptocurrency Derivatives
New York startup LedgerX has received approval from the CFTC to trade cryptocurrency derivatives to institutional investors.
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CME, exchange
CME Explores Cryptocurrency Derivatives Contracts in Patent Filing
Derivatives giant CME has developed a system for delivering digital currencies tied to futures contracts, patent documents reveal.
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Bitcoin Options Firm LedgerX Crosses Key Launch Hurdle
Thanks to a recent venture capital infusion, bitcoin swaps firm LedgerX is closer to final approval from the CFTC to open for business.
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