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Arkham launches points program to woo derivatives traders

The program will last for 30 days and points will be convertible to Arkham’s native token, ARKM. 

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has started a points program to woo traders to its newly launched a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, according to a Nov. 14 announcement.

Traders can earn points from trading spot crypto and perpetual futures contracts, Arkham said. The program will last for 30 days and points will be convertible to Arkham’s native token, ARKM.

On Nov. 6, Arkham launched a digital assets derivatives exchange. The exchange will reportedly target retail traders and compete with existing platforms such as Binance. 

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Kaiko acquires Vinter to secure lead in crypto indexing, analytics

Together the companies control major portions of the US and European crypto index and analytics markets.

Cryptocurrency market data and analytics provider Kaiko has acquired regulated European crypto index provider Vinter. The organizations already collaborate, and together they will solidify their place on the market and better serve asset management and “sell-side” participants.

Vinter is a benchmarks administrator registered with the European Securities and Markets Authority. It provides services for exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Switzerland’s SIX, Nasdaq, Euronext and the Deutsche Boerse Xetra exchanges. Kaiko serves the derivatives industry. It provides services to the CBOE, Gemini, EDX and Bitwyre exchanges.

The companies’ combined coverage will allow them to create value through the synergies between the derivatives and asset management ecosystems, according to a company statement. Vinter CEO Jacob Lindberg said:

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Arkham launches crypto perpetuals exchange

Analysts expect crypto products to proliferate after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's Nov. 5 US election win.

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has launched a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, according to a Nov. 6 announcement.

The exchange will reportedly target retail traders and compete with existing platforms such as Binance. 

It will integrate Arkham’s research and feature live on-chain audits and proof-of-reserve (PoR), Arkham said in a post on the X platform.

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Slovenian Regulator Grants Bitstamp License for Crypto Derivatives

Slovenian Regulator Grants Bitstamp License for Crypto DerivativesBitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, has received a MiFID MTF license from the Slovenian securities regulator. The license allows Bitstamp to offer more sophisticated products, including crypto derivatives, to both institutional and retail investors. The Slovenian securities regulator has granted Bitstamp a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license, enabling the cryptocurrency […]

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Report: Arkham Intelligence Plans to Roll out Crypto Derivatives Exchange

Report: Arkham Intelligence Plans to Roll out Crypto Derivatives ExchangeAccording to someone with direct knowledge of the situation, speaking with Bloomberg, Arkham Intelligence, the company behind the multi-blockchain monitoring and parser tool, is gearing up to introduce a crypto derivatives exchange next month. Arkham Is Reportedly Preparing to Launch a Crypto Derivatives Trading Platform This week, Anna Irrera of Bloomberg revealed that Arkham Intelligence, […]

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SEC’s Authority Over XRP Futures Challenged in Bitnomial Lawsuit

SEC’s Authority Over XRP Futures Challenged in Bitnomial LawsuitCrypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its authority to regulate XRP futures, challenging the classification of XRP as a security. The exchange, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), contests the SEC’s claim that XRP futures are “security futures” and aims to set a precedent affecting […]

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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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Kraken Launches Regulated Derivatives Platform in Bermuda

Kraken Launches Regulated Derivatives Platform in BermudaCryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched a new regulated derivatives trading platform in Bermuda after obtaining a Class F Digital Business License from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. This platform offers over 200 contracts, including perpetual and fixed-maturity futures, and aims to provide a secure and reliable trading experience. The move highlights Bermuda’s supportive regulatory environment and […]

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Bitcoin Slips Below $59K as Crypto Market Faces $132M in Liquidations

Bitcoin Slips Below K as Crypto Market Faces 2M in LiquidationsOn Sunday, bitcoin slipped below the $60,000 mark and dipped even further beneath the $59,000 range. The leading cryptocurrency touched an intraday low of $58,315, after previously hitting a high of $61,868 earlier in the day. Crypto Crash Course: Long Positions Take a Tumble in Sunday’s Wipeout Statistics show the broader crypto market saw a […]

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Bitcoin’s Flash Crash Below $66K and Rebound Above $68K Following Biden’s Election Decision

Bitcoin’s Flash Crash Below K and Rebound Above K Following Biden’s Election DecisionOn Sunday at 4:30 p.m. EDT, bitcoin (BTC) is trading between $67,968 to $68,108 per unit, following a flash dip to $65,833 per coin after U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 election. The volatility on July 21 led to the liquidation of $37.32 million in bitcoin long positions over the past […]

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