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What Are Crypto Derivatives and How Do They Work

As more institutional investors seek exposure to the crypto sector, financial instruments called "crypto derivatives" are particularly appealing. B2C2 CEO Nicola White explains how they work and why traders chose to trade derivatives instead of spot.

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AAX Likely Moving Toward Legal Procedure, Former Exec Predicts

Hong-Kong based crypto exchange AAX closed out its derivatives position. The company said in a statement on Nov. 19 that the firm "has a chance ... of resuming normal operations." Former AAX VP and Head of Research Ben Caselin says "that's definitely not my sentiment observation," adding the exchange is likely moving to a legal procedure.

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Bitcoin Traders Prepare for a Tumultuous March

New data by Glassnode shows bitcoin traders are getting ready to ride out a rocky month ahead. Traders are pricing in uncertainty via the derivatives market, but on-chain supply of the crypto remains stable indicating that the market is ready to “ride out the storm ahead.”

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Bitcoin May Soon Wake From Slumber, Derivatives Data Indicates

Day traders bored of bitcoin's recent slumber may soon have to remain glued to their screens, as a large number of open futures positions signal renewed price turbulence ahead. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Coinbase Acquires Derivatives Exchange FairX

Crypto mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to boom with the latest news from crypto exchange Coinbase to buy U.S.-based derivatives platform FairX. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for Coinbase in a move to potentially offer crypto derivatives and futures products.

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Coinbase Buys FairX to Launch Crypto Derivatives

Crypto exchange Coinbase is purchasing U.S.-based derivatives platform FairX. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for derivatives law and regulations in the U.S.

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FTX.US to Acquire Crypto Derivatives Firm LedgerX

FTX.US, the U.S. arm of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto trading empire FTX, is acquiring crypto derivatives firm LedgerX to possibly offer crypto futures, swaps, puts, and calls to retail traders across America.

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