Tagged: futures

July 22, 2026 @ 1:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial innovation is accelerating the treatment of AI computing power as a standardized, tradable commodity. Platforms inspired by cryptocurrency market structures have introduced perpetual-style derivatives for GPU rental prices and memory costs, offering institutions immediate risk-management options before major regulated exchanges fully activate their own… Read More

July 6, 2026 @ 9:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the world’s derivatives marketplace, announced on June 30 that it will introduce single stock futures on July 27, 2026, subject to final regulatory approvals. The new contracts will give traders and investors a streamlined way to gain precise, capital-efficient exposure to individual US… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 12:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX), marking a significant step toward closer cooperation between the two major financial institutions. The announcement, made on June 18, 2026, underscores a shared dedication… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 12:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the global derivatives exchange, has officially introduced Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures. The launch, announced on June 9, 2026, in Chicago, marks another step forward in integrating digital assets into established financial frameworks, providing market participants with a new tool for broad exposure… Read More

May 26, 2026 @ 1:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets investment platform OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) (NYSE:ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), have recently unveiled plans to offer perpetual futures contracts based on two of the world’s most prominent oil benchmarks. The new products, centered on ICE… Read More

May 24, 2026 @ 2:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the global derivatives marketplace, has recently announced the upcoming introduction of Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures, set to debut on June 8, 2026, currently subject to customary regulatory approvals. This launch marks a key milestone as it represents the firm’s inaugural market capitalization-weighted… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) has rolled out a new WTI perpetual futures contract designed to address critical shortcomings now being exposed by ongoing global oil supply challenges with the escalating US-Iran conflict. The recent launch from Bullish comes as the energy sector grapples with unprecedented volatility… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 2:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chicago-based CME Group, the global leader in derivatives trading, has introduced fresh futures contracts linked to the Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) cryptocurrencies. The development was confirmed on May 6, 2026, with the first block trades executed between institutional digital asset specialists FalconX and G-20… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 1:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask pointed out that as Bitcoin is maturing into a mainstream asset class, futures trading has become a cornerstone of market activity. In 2026, the landscape blends traditional contracts, perpetual derivatives, and spot holdings, each offering distinct advantages for traders and institutions alike. This guide… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 4:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the derivatives and securities exchange network, has recently announced plans to launch futures and options on the new Cboe Magnificent 10 Index on Dec 8, 2025, subject to regulatory review. The Cboe Magnificent 10 Index, which had reportedly launched… Read More

October 30, 2025 @ 10:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Recently listed Fintech Webull (NASDAQ: BULL) is expanding its crypto futures offering via a partnership with Coinbase Derivatives, a registered Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) platform. US-based users will now be able to trade futures contracts for Dogecoin (DOGE), Nano XRP, Nano Solana, Litecoin (LTC),… Read More

October 27, 2025 @ 9:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) will soon offer futures trading for account holders in the UK. In a company statement, Robinhood stated that users may trade index, energy, metals, and foreign exchange futures directly in the Robinhood app and on Robinhood Legend. The service includes CME products like… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a fast-evolving financial landscape, access to global markets remains a significant challenge for investors in the Middle East, according to an update from Alpaca. Traditional brokerage systems, bogged down by manual processes and lengthy onboarding timelines, have often limited the ability of everyday investors… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has rolled out a series of updates to its futures trading offerings, culminating in the planned launch of US Perpetual-Style Futures on July 21, 2025. These initiatives, driven by Coinbase Derivatives, LLC, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange, aim to bridge the… Read More

June 28, 2025 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to democratize access to cryptocurrency derivatives, Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has introduced micro futures contracts for XRP, Solana, and Bitcoin Friday futures, following the relisting of these tokens on its U.S. trading platform. This development marks a significant step in making crypto trading… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s derivatives and securities exchange network, announced it has migrated its Cboe Digital Exchange futures offerings onto Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) on June 9, 2025. With the Financially Settled Bitcoin (FBT) and Financially Settled Ether (FET) futures now… Read More

June 1, 2025 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced a series of transformative updates in Spring 2025, showcasing its commitment to enhancing trading experiences, enabling innovation, and supporting community engagement. These updates include expanded futures trading capabilities, a strategic approach to steady business growth, and a multisport partnership in Canada…. Read More

May 21, 2025 @ 4:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the world’s derivatives marketplace, announced its new XRP futures are now available for trading. The first trade, a block, took place “on Sunday, May 18,” and was cleared by Hidden Road. Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group said: “We… Read More

May 20, 2025 @ 11:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Kraken is now offering crypto perpetual futures in the European Economic Area (EEA). The crypto exchange says it is the first platform to offer this regulated feature. Kraken will offer the derivatives through Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Ltd – a Cyprus-based MiFID II-regulated entity…. Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 11:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong, has solidified its position as a leading cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, with operations spanning jurisdictions like the UK and India. Its recent announcement to acquire Deribit, a Dubai-based crypto derivatives platform,… Read More