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 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…

February 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Says SEC Closes Investigation Into Robinhood Crypto

The company revealed that on February 21, 2025, the SEC’s Enforcement Division notified RHC in a letter that it had concluded its inquiry. The investigation stemmed from a Wells Notice issued to RHC in May 2024, which suggested that the SEC was considering enforcement action. “We applaud the staff’s decision to close this investigation with…

February 20, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Deutsche Bank Partners with HashKey Exchange to Expand Fiat Deposit Services

As part of the collaboration, Deutsche Bank will now provide fiat currency deposit services, allowing HashKey Exchange clients to deposit Hong Kong dollars and US dollars into virtual accounts managed by the bank. The bank explains that the initiative introduces an alternative deposit option, utilising API-based virtual account solutions to streamline transactions. The partnership also…

October 11, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Cumberland DRW Charged by SEC for Operating as Unregistered Dealer

The SEC alleges that Cumberland has been engaged in buying and selling crypto assets offered and sold as securities for its own accounts since at least March 2018. According to the SEC, as part of its complaint, Cumberland acted as a dealer by trading crypto assets via its Marea online trading platform and by engaging…

October 08, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

FTX Plan of Reorganisation Approved By US Bankruptcy Court

FTX's high-profile collapse in November 2022 sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry. It resulted in the criminal conviction of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud earlier this year. The United States Department of Justice states on its website that "Samuel Bankman-Fried orchestrated one of the largest financial…

October 01, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Crypto Launches Crypto Transfers in Europe

The feature allows users to deposit and withdraw over 20 cryptocurrencies, including major players like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). “With the launch of crypto transfers in Europe, we’re making self-custody and entering DeFi simpler and more accessible for our customers,” commented Johann Kerbrat, VP and GM of Robinhood Crypto. “Support for deposits…

Coinbase crypto exchange expands custodial services in Asia market

February 16, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Coinbase Stock Rallies After Returning to Profitability on Bitcoin ETFs

The latter half of 2023 saw a surge in investor interest in major cryptocurrency tokens, spurred by expectations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval of spot bitcoin ETFs. This anticipation contributed to a 57% increase in bitcoin's price in the fourth quarter, which enhanced Coinbase's trading fee revenue. Despite concerns that the…

December 22, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

Bitget Unveils Plan To Serve the Bitcoin Ecosystem Better

The strategic plan of Bitget Wallet is expansive, covering a wide array of services specifically tailored to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Platform users can look forward to robust BTC asset management, seamless cross-chain swaps, support for both EOA and MPC wallets, compatibility with Taproot, and efficient asset transfers for BRC-20 tokens and NFTs. Additionally, Bitget Wallet…

November 23, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

LMAX Group granted a Recognised Market Operator Licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore

Clients can now hedge their FX exposure against non-convertible currencies on a Central Limit Order Book (CLOB). Transparent price discovery, efficient market structure, firm limit order market data, deeper liquidity and streaming real-time will now be available to all participants. LMAX intends to create a more diversified offering for institutional investors. That results from a…

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