Nasdaq is eyeing an opportunity of launching a new product connected with digital money early next year. … [Read more...] about Nasdaq still plans to launch bitcoin futures despite plunging market
Bitcoin futures trading volume rises sharply
CME Group reported that bitcoin futures average daily volume rose 41% in the third quarter while open interest was up 19% compared to the second quarter. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin futures trading volume rises sharply
Crypto news in brief (October 17, 2018): BTCC, Telegram, Fidelity, CME Group, bitcoin futures, Unocoin, India, crypto ATMs
- BTCC is launching trading services in South Korea - Telegram will release a test version of its TON platform this autumn - Fidelity Investments is launching a new company, which will offer custody and trade execution services for digital assets - CME Group reports that in the third quarter 2018 bitcoin futures average daily volume rose 41% comparing to the second … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (October 17, 2018): BTCC, Telegram, Fidelity, CME Group, bitcoin futures, Unocoin, India, crypto ATMs
Crypto news in brief (September 6, 2018): Goldman Sachs, Iran, ShapeShift, crypto ATM, ETH futures
- Goldman Sachs is putting on hold plans to open a desk to trade cryptocurrencies - Crypto mining has been accepted as an industry by Iran’s major authorities - ShapeShift introduced a membership program - The crypto ATM market is expected to grow from $16.3 million in 2018 to $144.5 million by 2023 - Cboe is looking to launch ETH futures … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (September 6, 2018): Goldman Sachs, Iran, ShapeShift, crypto ATM, ETH futures
Crypto news in brief (July 25, 2018): TRON, BitTorrent, Bitcoin futures, CME, Mike Novogratz, Grayscale Investments
- TRON acquires peer-to-peer file sharing service BitTorrent - Bitcoin futures average daily volume at CME in the second quarter of 2018 grew 93% over the last quarter - Mike Novogratz predicts that mass adoption of cryptocurrencies is “five to six years away” - Grayscale Investments revealed that 56% of investment into its funds during the first half of 2018 came from … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 25, 2018): TRON, BitTorrent, Bitcoin futures, CME, Mike Novogratz, Grayscale Investments
Thailand’s SEC doesn’t prohibit bitcoin futures trading, but warns about risks of cryptocurrencies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand stated that bitcoin futures trading service, offered by local brokerage firm Phillip Securities (Thailand) Plc, does not break rules. But SEC urged investors to exercise caution due to high risk of investments in cryptocurrency related instruments. … [Read more...] about Thailand’s SEC doesn’t prohibit bitcoin futures trading, but warns about risks of cryptocurrencies
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs will launch cryptocurrency trading desk
According to Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, one of the world's major investment banks, is going to set up a cryptocurrency trading desk. … [Read more...] about Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs will launch cryptocurrency trading desk
South Korea bans ICOs and bitcoin futures despite high adoption among citizens
According to a recent survey, South Korea is the most advanced country in terms of cryptocurrency awareness and adoption among its citizens. But the local financial regulator has moved to prohibit ICOs and bitcoin futures trading. … [Read more...] about South Korea bans ICOs and bitcoin futures despite high adoption among citizens