Coinbase to Launch US Perpetual-Style Futures LeapRate

June 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Coinbase to Launch US Perpetual-Style Futures

The cryptocurrency exchange explained in a press release that the products are designed to replicate the functionality of global perpetual futures while remaining fully compliant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations. Perpetual futures are said to dominate international crypto markets, accounting for more than 90% of trading activity in some estimates. However, such…

June 26, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Kraken Secures MiCA Licence, Cementing European Ambitions

The MiCA framework, which became fully applicable in December 2024, represents a watershed moment for the crypto industry in Europe. It aims to provide a harmonized regulatory structure, fostering innovation while simultaneously safeguarding consumers and investors, and combating money laundering and other illicit activities. By achieving this milestone, Kraken has not only validated its commitment…

Vanguard redirects focus from Hong Kong to Shanghai

June 26, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Hong Kong's Stablecoin Ordinance Get's A Date

The HKMA's Stablecoin Ordinance is expected to provide much-needed regulatory clarity, potentially fostering greater institutional adoption of stablecoins like USDC. This move aligns with similar regulatory efforts in the United States, where lawmakers have been actively working towards establishing a comprehensive legal framework for stablecoins. These developments are viewed as crucial steps in legitimizing stablecoins…

June 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Coinbase to Launch One Card on the American Express Network

Unveiled at Coinbase’s State of Crypto Conference, the card will be issued by First Electronic Bank and provided in partnership with fintech firm Cardless. Coinbase added that it will be available exclusively to U.S.-based members of Coinbase One. The full launch is expected this autumn. Will Stredwick, senior vice president of Global Network Services at…

June 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

IG Partners with Uphold to Launch Crypto Trading Offering in the UK

The new service, launched in partnership with crypto asset platform Uphold, is said to be fully integrated into IG’s existing infrastructure, allowing customers to trade cryptocurrencies alongside stocks, indices, ETFs, commodities and FX within a single platform. “This is a huge moment for IG and a major milestone in the UK's crypto journey,” said Michael…

June 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Completes Bitstamp Acquisition

The deal brings Bitstamp’s long-established crypto exchange into Robinhood’s portfolio, adding retail and institutional customers across the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Asia. Founded in 2011, Bitstamp holds more than 50 active licences and registrations globally and operates offices in Luxembourg, the U.K., Slovenia, Singapore and the U.S. The acquisition gives…

May 30, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CME and CF Benchmarks to Launch 4 New Cryptocurrency Reference Rates and Real-Time Indices

The move expands their suite of benchmarks to cover over 96% of the investible cryptocurrency market. The new indices, which are not tied to tradable futures products, aim to provide transparent, reliable pricing for institutional investors and other market participants. "Our new benchmarks are designed to provide clear and transparent pricing data to a broad…

May 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Deutsche Bank and finaXai Partner on Tokenised Funds Servicing

The collaboration is said to form part of Project DAMA 2, a multi-chain asset servicing pilot aimed at streamlining how asset managers manage and support tokenised funds and investor interactions. The initiative is expected to integrate Machine Learning and Large Language Models into asset servicing workflows, enabling increased speed, transparency and precision through explainable AI.…

May 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Binance's Payment Solution Integrates with Pix

The move is said to allow Binance users in Brazil to instantly convert over 100 cryptocurrencies into reais to pay merchants or transfer funds to any Pix-compatible account. Transactions are completed within seconds, which Binance says helps to bring “crypto into everyday life and make it easier for users to spend digital assets in real-world…

May 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group Announces First XRP Futures Trades

The initial day of trading saw more than $19 million in notional volume. The contracts are offered in two sizes: a micro contract of 2,500 XRP and a larger 50,000 XRP contract. Both are cash-settled against the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, which is calculated daily at 4:00 p.m. London time. “We are pleased to…

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