perpetual futures
BitMEX Shuts Down After 11 Years, Marks End of Derivatives Era
BitMEX, once a titan of crypto derivatives trading, will permanently shut down on September 23, 2026, after more than eleven years of operations. The closure marks the end of an era for the exchange that pioneered perpetual swaps and at its peak controlled 57 percent of global crypto derivatives volume, though it now commands less...
eToro Backs $12.5M Extended Funding to Embed Onchain Derivatives
eToro’s $12.5 million investment in onchain derivatives platform Extended signals a major institutional bet that decentralized finance infrastructure will become the backbone of mainstream trading. The digital broker is now integrating perpetual futures directly into its Zengo wallet following a $70 million acquisition of the self-custodial platform in April 2026, marking a structural shift away...
SEC-CFTC Joint Review Could Reshape Crypto Derivatives Classification
The SEC and CFTC have launched a joint review of U.S. derivatives rules and are seeking public comment on how existing regulations should apply to crypto products, marking a significant escalation in regulatory clarity efforts just as CME Group challenges the CFTC’s approval of perpetual futures contracts. The 60-day public comment period follows the agencies’...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Regulatory momentum accelerated significantly on June 13, 2026, as the White House advanced a comprehensive crypto framework while financial regulators greenlighted new derivative instruments and institutional capital resumed flowing into Bitcoin products. The convergence of legislative progress, regulatory approvals, and renewed institutional interest signals a pivotal moment for crypto’s integration into traditional finance and government...
CFTC Approves Onshore Bitcoin Perpetual Futures, Signals Regulatory Progress
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved onshore Bitcoin perpetual futures contracts, marking a significant regulatory milestone for institutional cryptocurrency trading in America. The approval, announced June 12, 2026, removes a critical infrastructure barrier for U.S.-based traders seeking high-leverage derivatives exposure to Bitcoin, signaling continued momentum toward mainstream financial integration of digital assets. Background...