The total trade activity on centralized exchanges reached an all-time high of $ 11.3 trillion, up 7.58%, according to the report by CCData. Record Numbers for Spot and Derivatives Trading The overall spot and derivative trading volume for centralized crypto exchanges (cexes) hit a record high of $ 11.3 trillion in Dec. 2024. …
Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has recently moved its derivatives services division to El Salvador, transitioning customers to a new jurisdiction after receiving a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license. Bitfinex Derivatives El Salvador S.A. de C.V., a Salvadoran local entity, will now provide these services. Customers must approve a new set of service terms to […]
It’s not clear if all derivative assets that require bitcoin as collateral are fully backed as many assume. Is the Bitcoin Derivative Asset Market Built on a House of Cards? Some bitcoin (BTC) derivatives that claim to be fully backed by the cryptocurrency could be on shaky ground, according to a blog post by Bitcoin […]
The price of ether (ETH), the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, rose by 3.2% against the U.S. dollar on Saturday, breaking above the $ 3,700 mark. This movement contrasted with bitcoin (BTC), which dipped slightly, losing less than a percentage point. Ether Outpaces Bitcoin With Weekend Rally Above $ 3,700 Ether’s climb …
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly seeking to disrupt the $ 3 trillion crypto derivatives market by pushing to have its BUIDL token accepted as collateral. Discussions are ongoing with major exchanges like Binance and Deribit. The token’s interest-paying structure could appeal to institutional investors seeking alternative collateral options in the growing …