Derivatives based on cryptocurrencies are big business, generating fortunes for the owners of trading venues. But those exchanges don’t all play by the same rules. Confusingly, the global regulation of […]
New digital currencies will have a profound impact on our concept of money, the financial system and the economy, says a top regulatory lawyer. “It’s possible for something to be […]
The UK regulator says it wants to stop the sale of bitcoin derivatives to the general public. The proposed ban is too broad, unfair and will be ineffective, say critics. […]
From investment banks to broker-dealers, asset managers, clearing houses, custodians and securities depositaries, almost every segment of traditional finance is now under threat from blockchain technology. That’s the key message […]
A new initiative by global governments to combat money laundering risks driving financial activity out of the reach of law enforcement agencies, say tech experts. FATF addresses ‘growing misuse’ of […]
Soaring volumes, billion-dollar fortunes, insane leverage and radical new risk models: welcome to the wild world of unregulated cryptocurrency derivatives. The real action in crypto derivatives The Chicago Mercantile Exchange […]
Launched at the peak of the 2017 bubble, regulated bitcoin futures are playing an increasingly important role in the market for the decade-old cryptocurrency. Futures volumes rise The launch of […]
Facebook has released details of its long-awaited cryptocurrency, stating its ambition to provide the first global medium of exchange. The company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, seems to be hoping that digital […]
Cryptocompare, a provider of cryptocurrency data and indices, is launching a new benchmarking service to evaluate cryptocurrency exchanges. The new service uses a proprietary methodology, based upon a combination of […]
If you’re the operator of a large trading platform, charged by a US prosecutor with fraud, misusing customer funds and covering up losses, what do you do? Plead guilty in […]