CFTC Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Cryptocurrency Derivatives
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released new guidance for companies issuing cryptocurrency derivatives products.
CME Group Partners to Launch Ether Reference Rate Index
Derivatives exchange operator CME Group and U.K. firm Crypto Facilities are partnering to create an ether reference rate and real time index.
Ethereum Futures Go Live on UK Trading Platform
Crypto trading platform Crypto Facilities, which helps the CME Group provide bitcoin futures contracts, will be launching ethereum futures today.
CFTC Officials Want Close Cooperation With SEC on Crypto Rules
Two members of the U.S. commodities regulator spoke at a conference. One stressed enforcement, the other working with the industry.
Goldman Sachs to Begin Bitcoin Futures Trading
Goldman Sachs is launching a new operation that will use the firm's own money to trade bitcoin-related contracts on behalf of its clients.
ICE CEO Won't 'Rule Out' Crypto Futures Launch
Intercontinental Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said cryptocurrency futures contracts may be offered in the future.
US Futures Self-Regulator Reminds Members to Report Crypto Activities
A U.S. futures self-regulator is reminding its members the obligation of reporting any involvement in bitcoin or bitcoin derivatives transactions.
Startup EverMarkets Aims to Shake Up Futures Trading With Blockchain
Blockchain company EverMarkets is developing a peer-to-peer futures trading platform based on blockchain technology.
Ripple's XRP Might Be the Next Big Crypto Futures Market
A little-known British crypto company has already turned XRP futures into a budding business worth over $30 million a month.
Moody's: Bitcoin Volatility (Likely) Won't Hurt CME's Risk Rating
Moody's Investors Service said today that it doesn't believe the launch of bitcoin futures will hurt the creditworthiness of either CME or Cboe.
