Bakkt will begin user testing of its bitcoin futures contracts on July 22, revealing new contract specifications on Thursday.
Bakkt Sets July Test Date for Bitcoin Futures
Bakkt announced Monday it would be testing its bitcoin futures products in July after “working closely” with the CFTC.
Regulators Ready to Approve Ethereum Futures, CFTC Insider Says
The CFTC is willing to approve an ether futures contract – provided it ticks all the right boxes, a senior official said.
LedgerX Reveals Bid to Beat Bakkt to Physical Bitcoin Futures Launch
Crypto derivatives provider LedgerX plans to become the first U.S. firm to offer physically settled bitcoin futures contracts.
When Bakkt? Bitcoin Futures Market’s Approval Appears Stuck in Limbo
More than six months since ICE revealed its vision for Bakkt, the bitcoin futures market is still awaiting regulatory approval.
‘No Change’ to Bitcoin Futures Plans, CME Says, as Cboe Pulls Back
CME says it has “no changes” in store for its bitcoin futures contract, following retrenchment by rival Cboe.
ETF Tied to Bitcoin Futures Withdrawn After SEC Staff Request
The withdrawal of a proposed ETF that would have had exposure to bitcoin futures comes just days after its submission to the SEC.
New Proposed ETF Would Mix Bitcoin Futures With Sovereign Debt
An ETF proposal filed Monday would invest in bitcoin futures and the sovereign debt of several developed countries.
$182 Million: ICE Exchange’s Bitcoin Startup Bakkt Announces Massive Fundraise
The New York Stock Exchange–affiliated Bakkt completes its first fundraising round, with 12 partners.
Launch of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Market May Get Postponed Again
It’s unlikely the CFTC will act in time for ICE to launch Bakkt as planned on Jan. 24, CoinDesk has learned.
Nasdaq, VanEck Partner to Launch ‘Crypto 2.0’ Futures Contracts
The second largest stock exchange in the world – NASDAQ – is partnering with investment management firm VanEck to bring to market a new generation of cryptocurrency futures products.
ICE’s Bakkt Delays Bitcoin Futures Launch to January
Bakkt has delayed the launch of its bitcoin futures launch to January 2019.
New SEC Commissioner Briefed on Bitcoin ETF in October Meeting
Representatives from VanEck, SolidX and the Cboe have met with the SEC’s newest Commissioner, Elad Roisman, to discuss a bitcoin ETF proposal.
Bitcoin Futures Could Go Live on ICE’s Crypto Trading Platform in December
The new Bakkt exchange will list bitcoin futures in December, pending regulatory approval.
CME: Average Daily Volume for Bitcoin Futures Grew 41% in Q3
Average daily volumes for bitcoin futures trading saw a significant jump in the third quarter compared to the last period, according to CME Group.
Don’t Blame Bitcoin Futures for Bear Market, CME Exec Says
Tim McCourt, managing director of CME Group, has said that bitcoin futures are not to be blamed for the slump in the crypto market this year.
Futures Launch Weighed on Bitcoin’s Price, Say Fed Researchers
Researchers from the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank believe that the launch of bitcoin futures played a role in bitcoin’s recent price slump.
CBOE Saw Its Highest-Ever Bitcoin Futures Volumes Yesterday
Bitcoin futures contracts saw a spike in trading volume Wednesday, according to data from both CBOE and CME.
Cboe Exchange Wants to Lower Its Bitcoin Futures Prices
The CBOE plans to lower the minimum price change for its bitcoin futures contracts from $10 to $5, according to a newly published letter.
OKEx Denies Manipulation Claims After Bitcoin Futures Rollback
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange OKEx is saying it had no role in its exchange’s irregularity from last week.