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Blockchain data firm Arkham to launch derivatives exchange: Report

Arkham Intelligence's token, ARKM, is up more than 16% on the news, according to CoinGecko. 

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reportedly plans to launch a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange as soon as next month, according to a Bloomberg report. 

The exchange will target retail traders and compete with existing platforms such as Binance, Bloomberg said, citing a person familiar with the matter. 

Arkham is already reportedly in the process of obtaining a license in the Dominican Republic, where it plans to operate the exchange. 

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Crypto Biz: Axelar’s new interoperability stack goes live

With dozens of layer-1 blockchains on the market, communication between networks has become a significant pain point for the broader adoption of Web3-based applications. 

Protocols are continuing to race for interoperability solutions. With dozens of layer-1 blockchains on the market, communication between networks has become a significant pain point for the broader adoption of Web3-based applications. 

One of the players in this game is Axelar protocol. The company announced on Oct. 2 its Mobius Development Stack (MDS), offering a new platform for self-service integration with both onchain and offchain systems, allowing decentralized applications to connect across various blockchain networks. 

The platform debuted supporting Solana, Stellar, Sui and XRP Ledger, with additional security features from Babylon and EigenLayer. The stack also offers the Interchain Token Service (ITS), allowing developers to tokenize assets like real estate and intellectual property on any blockchain.

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Hong Kong to enhance digital asset regulation in 18 months

By establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework, the city aims to attract global fintech talent, foster innovation, and ensure the security and integrity of digital asset transactions.

Hong Kong is poised to enhance its digital asset regulation within the next 18 months, marking a significant step in its mission to become a global hub for financial technology. 

At the Foresight 2024 annual summit, David Chiu, a member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Technology and Innovation), outlined the city’s strategic plans to attract technology talents, build new infrastructure, and establish robust legislative supervision.

Chiu emphasized that this initiative is crucial for the technology industry over the next five to ten years. “The digital asset industry has made significant progress in the past few years, but we are still in a very early stage,” Chiu said. “We should establish a sound exchange system and soon introduce legislation related to stablecoins.”

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Bitcoin ‘late longs’ washed out as BTC price falls to $65K

Bitcoin leveraged positions increased over the past week, and a portion of these late longs have been wiped out as BTC price dropped closer to $65,000.

Bitcoin bears extended the sell-side activity after the July 30 Wall Street open as the drop below $66,000 resulted in a large decrease in leveraged longs.

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed Bitcoin (BTC) price trading at $65,798, down 2.3% over the last 24 hours.

This followed a series of failed attempts to rise above $70,000, suggesting that this area is important to bears.

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Bitcoin traders flag ‘inflection point’ in key futures market metric as BTC breaks range

Crypto traders say Bitcoin is at an “inflection point” after BTC’s open interest rises and the cryptocurrency’s price pushes into a new range.

The Bitcoin (BTC) market is at an “inflection point” after a historic Bitcoin 2024 conference that has seen BTC futures open interest break out of range, according to analysts.

“We finally have a breakout of this range,” declared independent analyst Horse, referring to Bitcoin’s futures open interest.

Open interest (OI) refers to the total number of BTC-related derivative contracts currently open on all exchanges.

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Donald Trump Viewed as ‘America’s First Crypto President’ by Former CFTC Chairman

Donald Trump Viewed as ‘America’s First Crypto President’ by Former CFTC ChairmanFormer Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Chris Giancarlo has emphasized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s critical role in the cryptocurrency industry, dubbing him “America’s first crypto president” due to the approval of bitcoin futures during his administration. Trump’s crypto stance has evolved significantly since he was in office. ‘Trump May Justifiably Claim to Be […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

Bitcoin Futures Demand Blows up in Brazil: 7,400 Contracts Traded on Launch Day

Bitcoin Futures Demand Blows up in Brazil: 7,400 Contracts Traded on Launch DayThe first bitcoin futures contracts listed on B3, the stock exchange in Brazil, experienced significant interest from investors on debut day. According to a note delivered by the stock operator, 7,400 bitcoin futures contracts were traded, with the instrument reaching a peak of 111,000 orders on screen. While B3 has also bitcoin ETF contracts, futures […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Hits Record $37.55 Billion With CME Leading the Pack

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Hits Record .55 Billion With CME Leading the PackOn Friday, March 29, 2024, the combined open interest in bitcoin futures reached a new all-time peak of $37.55 billion. This uptick occurs amid buoyant bitcoin markets and a growing attraction from institutional investors. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Reaches Unprecedented $37.55 Billion Since the close of 2023, interest in bitcoin (BTC) derivatives has escalated, reaching […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

Bitcoin Futures Market Attracts Unprecedented Open Interest as Derivatives Appetite Grows 

Bitcoin Futures Market Attracts Unprecedented Open Interest as Derivatives Appetite Grows The latest bitcoin derivatives data indicates a continued climb in bitcoin futures open interest, hitting all-time peaks. Over the last day, statistics reveal an open interest of $32.30 billion across fourteen distinct bitcoin futures markets. Soaring Open Interest in BTC Futures Signals Growing Derivatives Market Friday, March 8, 2024, marked a notable day when BTC […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

Bloomberg Strategist Sees Bitcoin as Global Alternative Currency — Warns Stock Market Drawdown Could Impact BTC

Bloomberg Strategist Sees Bitcoin as Global Alternative Currency — Warns Stock Market Drawdown Could Impact BTCBloomberg Intelligence’s senior commodity strategist, Mike McGlone, says bitcoin is “becoming an alternative currency on a global basis,” noting that “The world’s going towards intangible assets and bitcoin is the most significant in cryptos.” However, the strategist warned that as bitcoin’s price approaches $70,000, a key test for the cryptocurrency may come “when the U.S. […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K