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TD Ameritrade-Backed ErisX Gets Green Light to Settle Futures in Bitcoin
The CFTC just granted ErisX a derivatives clearing organization license, green-lighting it to launch physically-settled bitcoin futures contracts.
S&P 500 Gains Can Earn You Bitcoin on New Bain Capital-Backed Exchange
Crypto derivatives exchange EverMarkets is opening its doors to customers worldwide, with trades collateralized in bitcoin.
Blockchain Association Takes Over Kik's 'Defend Crypto' Crowdfunding Effort
The Blockchain Association will now oversee Kik's "Defend Crypto" campaign, with the added goal of helping other startups fight legal cases.
US Lawmakers Question Terrorist Use of Facebook Cryptocurrency
U.S. lawmakers questioned FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco about potential terrorist use of Facebook's libra cryptocurrency.
Gemini Hires 5 Former Coinbase Engineers for New Chicago Crypto Office
Gemini has hired five former Coinbase engineers in a push to improve the exchange's trading platform and matching engine.
Coinbase Hit With Outage As Bitcoin Price Drops $1.8K in 15 Minutes
Coinbase went down briefly on Wednesday afternoon, coinciding with a massive sell-off in bitcoin's price.
SEC Begins Accepting Public Comments on ETF Backed by Bitcoin and T-Bills
The SEC has kicked off a public comment period for a proposed ETF backed by bitcoin and T-bills.
CFTC Approves LedgerX to Settle Futures in Real Bitcoin
LedgerX just got the green light from the CFTC to offer physically settled bitcoin futures to retail investors.
Second US Congressional Hearing Is Scheduled on Facebook's Libra Crypto
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing on Facebook's libra cryptocurrency for July 17, one day after the Senate holds its hearing.
All Global Crypto Exchanges Must Now Share Customer Data, FATF Rules
The Financial Action Task Force has officially ruled that crypto firms worldwide must share client data with each other.
