Changpeng Zhao has U-turned on warnings Binance’s new product was under attack from a bad actor. The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance has dispelled fears a bad actor had attacked its newly-launched Bitcoin futures platform. Technical error crashed Bitcoin price In a series of tweets on Sept. 16, Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, initially warned […]
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Ethereum price is attempting a trend reversal but the primary catalyst might be Bitcoin’s price action in the wake of the Sept. 23 Bakkt Futures launch. For the past two weeks, Ether (ETH) price has been a frequent topic of discussion among traders. Investors are beginning to wonder if the altcoin has finished its retrace […]
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The company has asked the regulator to double the maximum permissible open positions each client can hold in Bitcoin futures. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group is petitioning United States regulators to allow its clients to double their open Bitcoin futures positions. Double open positions limit, says CME According to Nasdaq on Sept. 12, CME […]
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Hybrid intelligence startup Cindicator launches Edge, a new web app for receiving and tracking indicators for over 150 digital assets. Hybrid intelligence firm Cindicator launched Edge, a new web app for receiving and tracking indicators for over 150 digital assets. Estimating probability in the market According to a blog post on Sept. 11, the new […]
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Binance will include all future businesses and products into the scope of each quarterly burn of its native token Binance Coin. Binance exchange will include all future businesses and products into the scope of each quarterly burn of its native token Binance Coin (BNB). Decision made based on community feedback According to a blog post […]
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Bitwise has chosen BNY Mellon to act as transfer agent and administrator for its proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Bank of New York Mellon has been appointed to serve as transfer agent and administrator of Bitwise Asset Management’s proposed Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Bitwise amended the S-1 form that it submitted to the United States […]
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BitMEX parent firm HDR Global hired a former executive of French banking group BNP Paribas as the group’s general counsel. BitMEX parent firm HDR Global Trading has hired a former executive of French banking group BNP Paribas as the group’s general counsel. 28 years of legal expertise Derek Gobel, who served at BNP Paribas for […]
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The 24-hour trading volume of Binance’s futures market has exceeded $150 million denominated in Tether, despite being invite-only. The 24-hour trading volume of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s futures markets has exceeded $150 million denominated in Tether (USDT). On Sept. 10, a Reddit user published their findings on Binance’s futures markets performance. Over the past 24 […]
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Major United States crypto exchange and wallet provider Coinbase has reportedly appointed Dan Yoo as its new vice president. Major United States-based crypto exchange and wallet provider Coinbase has appointed Dan Yoo as its new vice president, industry-focused media outlet Coindesk reported on Sept. 10. At Coinbase, Yoo will be replacing Emilie Choi, previously vice […]
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The Intercontinental Exchange, which will house the Bakkt’s Bitcoin futures contracts, has released requirements for margin trading. The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has announced tentative margin requirements for Bakkt Bitcoin (BTC) futures trading contracts. The announcement appeared on ICE’s official website on Sept. 9. Bakkt futures margin requirements Per the notice, the initial hedge requirement for daily […]
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