Futures

Powers On… Don’t worry, Bitcoin’s adoption will not be stopped

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Time Stamp: September 30, 2021 9:08 AM - Modified On: September 30, 2021 - Published By:
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In a series of  recent interviews and speeches, United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has called the cryptocurrencies market the “Wild West” due to its unregulated and allegedly fraud-filled atmosphere, predicting that the coins were doomed to fail. Powers On… is a monthly opinion column from Marc Powers, who spent much of his 40-year legal career working with complex securities-related cases in the United States after a stint with the SEC. He is now an adjunct professor at Florida International University College of Law, where he teaches

Revolut to Reportedly Launch Own Cryptocurrency Token

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Time Stamp: September 28, 2021 8:03 AM - Modified On: September 28, 2021 - Published By:
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According to a recent report, Revolut seeks approval from UK’s securities regulator to launch its exchange token. Should the initiative be greenlighted, it will start from Europe and other non-US-based locations. Citing people familiar with the matter, CoinDesk reported earlier that Revolut – a leading fintech firm – wants to release its cryptocurrency token. One of the sources indicated that users would be able to utilize the coin similarly to Wirex and Nexo. However, such a development would be possible only if the initiative received regulatory approval from the UK

Facebook Announces a $50M Fund to Research the Development of a Metaverse

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Time Stamp: September 28, 2021 6:44 AM - Modified On: September 28, 2021 - Published By:
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The social media giant announced earlier this week its plans to create its own metaverse with the help of multiple parties. To do so, Facebook will allocate $50 million for research and program partners. Facebook’s Swing at Metaverse The company’s announcement reads that Facebook will not rely on a single company to build the project “overnight.” Instead, it will focus on cooperating with different parties, including policymakers, experts, and industry partners, to “bring this to life.” The $50 million funding will go primarily for global research and connecting with program

Amount of Bitcoin Stored on Exchanges at Lowest Point Since May 2019

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Time Stamp: September 28, 2021 5:44 AM - Modified On: September 28, 2021 - Published By:
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On-chain analytics provider Santiment has reported that the supply of Bitcoin sitting on exchanges has fallen to levels not seen since May 2019. This is usually considered bullish as investors take BTC off exchanges when they’re in a position to hold and are not interested in selling. Santiment called it a “good sign of sell-off risk decreasing.” Bitcoin prices have been falling this week in the wake of a renewed crackdown in China and another round of FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) that followed it. Since Monday, BTC prices have

Kawaii Islands Taps Polkastarter for its KWT IDO on October 12

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Time Stamp: September 28, 2021 3:08 AM - Modified On: September 28, 2021 - Published By:
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[PRESS RELEASE – Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 27th September 2021] Kawaii Islands, the Anime Metaverse gamifying DeFi mechanism, is pleased to announce its Initial Decentralised Offering (IDO) on Polkastarter. The token sale goes live on October 12, and users can start registering for the whitelisting process shortly. Blockchain gaming with a play-to-earn model keeps gaining global momentum. Kawaii Islands is the first Anime Metaverse on a large scale to create a simulation world for players to immerse themselves into. Players can explore customization options, including crafting, decorating homes, styling their

Bitget KCGI Trading Competition Opens for Registration on 20, October with a Prize Pool of 100 BTC

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Time Stamp: September 24, 2021 5:56 AM - Modified On: September 24, 2021 - Published By:
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Derivatives exchange Bitget announced the launch of King’s Cup Global Invitational (KCGI). According to the announcement, the contest has set up a prize pool of 100 BTC and 500 million BGB as well as other custom-made prizes. The registration will open from 20 October to 4 November (UTC+8), and the competition will start from 10:00 am on 30 October to 10:00 am on 20 November (UTC+8). It is reported to be an annual event for global elite traders held under the principle of unity, fairness and competitive spirit. “This contest

Coinbase Files For Futures and Derivatives Trading

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Time Stamp: September 16, 2021 2:44 AM - Modified On: September 16, 2021 - Published By:
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North America’s largest crypto exchange Coinbase has taken the first steps in making an application to allow futures and derivatives products on the platform.Sponsored Sponsored On Sept 16, Coinbase stated that it had filed an application with the National Futures Association (NFA) to register as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). The exchange added that “this is the next step to broaden our offerings and offer futures and derivatives trading on our platforms,” in order to further expand the crypto economy.Sponsored Sponsored The NFA’s official website now lists Coinbase Global Inc.

Crypto Derivatives ‘Somewhat Misunderstood,’ Says FTX CEO

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Time Stamp: August 31, 2021 9:45 AM - Modified On: August 31, 2021 - Published By:
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Crypto exchange FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried believes that crypto derivatives are a “somewhat misunderstood area.”Sponsored Sponsored “People will note that derivatives trade more volume in crypto than spot, which is true,” the 20-year-old crypto billionaire said. “But that is true of every asset class in the world.” Bankman-Fried explained that derivatives make markets more efficient. This is because they provide further liquidity, while providing exposure to investors who don’t necessarily want to own the assets. He admitted that derivatives like crypto futures can sometimes facilitate leveraged positions that lead to

$400bn Wealth Manager Neuberger Berman Green-Lights Bitcoin Investments

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Time Stamp: August 21, 2021 8:36 AM - Modified On: August 21, 2021 - Published By:
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In brief Neuberger Berman’s Commodity Strategy Fund is worth $164 million. The company says that up to 5% of its Commodities fund can now be invested in Bitcoin futures and ETFs. Neuberger Berman is not the first asset management firm to take an interest in crypto. New York asset management company Neuberger Berman, which controls over $402 billion in private wealth, has earmarked up to 5% of its $164 million Commodity Strategy Fund for investment in Bitcoin products, such as Bitcoin futures and Canadian Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds. In a regulatory filing