Financial innovation firm R3 to spearhead crypto technology solutions for the multi-trillion dollar financial services sector
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The firm explained that its new contracts will cover SOL, Micro SOL, XRP, and Micro XRP futures, with expiries available daily, monthly, and quarterly, offering traders greater flexibility in managing exposure to the two digital assets. “The launch of these options contracts builds on the significant growth and increasing liquidity we have seen across our…
Read moreAvailable via the MT5 platform, the account supports trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, XRP, BNB and Dogecoin. Darwinex said the product allows traders to go long or short, enabling them to take advantage of both rising and falling markets. According to the firm, the account offers diversification by keeping cryptocurrency CFD strategies separate from…
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The company said a further update on the appointment of a successor will be made in due course. No details were provided regarding the reasons behind the management change. The departure comes as the London-listed cryptocurrency mining company also confirmed an increase in its share capital following the vesting of restricted stock units. Between 6…
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Benz is regarded as a veteran of the digital asset sector, with more than a decade of experience across crypto, Web3, fintech and artificial intelligence. He has been closely involved in shaping the industry’s infrastructure, from early-stage ventures to global platforms. An early investor in Blockchain Capital, the first venture capital fund to accept Bitcoin,…
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The derivatives exchange highlighted particularly strong growth in cryptocurrency products, which reached a record 411,000 contracts per day, equivalent to $14.9 billion notional. Within this segment, Micro Ether futures posted a record monthly ADV of 271,000 contracts, while Ether futures reached a record 27,000 contracts. Interest rate products continued to dominate activity, averaging 16.2 million…
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Cboe becomes only the second U.S. venue to cross the threshold, solidifying its position as a key player in the expanding ETF ecosystem. Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has welcomed 185 new ETFs so far in 2025, spanning derivatives, global equities, fixed income and cryptocurrency-based strategies. U.S. ETF listings on the platform have grown over 70%…
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Although down from the July 2024 record of 24.8 million contracts, July 2025 still marked a strong performance across several asset classes, with notable growth in cryptocurrency and metals products. Cryptocurrency products posted a record monthly ADV of 302,000 contracts, equating to $13.6 billion in notional value. This is said to have included all-time highs…
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The jump in transaction-based income contributed to a 45% rise in total net revenues, which came in at $989 million. Net income more than doubled to $386 million, while diluted earnings per share rose 100% to $0.42. Options trading is said to have led the way with revenues of $265 million, up 46%, followed by…
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The move follows Webull’s crypto trading launch in Brazil last month and is part of a broader push to expand digital asset offerings globally. The company explained that the arrangement will see Webull Pay Inc., the parent company of Webull Pay LLC, become a subsidiary of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL). The transaction has been approved…
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