Binance has submitted a new motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against it. The leading cryptocurrency exchange urges the court to reject the agency’s attempt to expand its territorial reach beyond the United States. Binance Accuses CFTC of Using U.S. Lawsuit as a ‘Trojan Horse’ to Gain […]
Crypto Exchange Bybit Launches Derivatives Products in South Africa
Bybit announced on Oct. 2 that it will be offering its crypto derivatives products in South Africa through Money Doc which acts as the crypto exchange’s “juristic representative.” The crypto exchange said its on-ramp service enables South African users to make deposits in local currency via bank transfers. Bybit’s ‘Juristic Representative’ Bybit, the United …
Coinbase Sought to Buy FTX Europe for Its Derivatives Business, Report
Leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase pursued the acquisition of failed coin trading competitor FTX’s European subsidiary, a media report revealed. The move has been seen as proof of the growing importance of derivatives for the American platform’s plan to expand business globally. Coinbase Held Talks to Acquire FTX Europe After Bankruptcy and in September Coinbase […]
CFTC Cracks Down on 3 Defi Platforms for Offering Illegal Derivatives
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued orders against the operators of three decentralized finance (defi) protocols. The regulator accused them of committing various violations of commodity laws including illegal trading of digital asset derivatives. U.S. Commodities Regulator Settles Charges Against Defi Protocols Opyn, Zeroex, Deridex The CFTC has taken action regarding three […]
Bitcoin’s Plunge Below $29K Triggers $92 Million in Derivatives Liquidations; Crypto Markets Tremble
As bitcoin dipped below the $ 29K threshold and the overall crypto economy experienced a 1.4% decrease to $ 1.17 trillion, cryptocurrency derivatives markets underwent $ 92 million in liquidations, primarily in long positions. Cascading Effect: Bitcoin’s Fall Under $ 29K Sparks $ 92 Million in Liquidations The crypto economy, …