Bitcoin Futures
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.
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.
Bakkt Reveals Bitcoin Futures Contract Details Ahead of July Test Date
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 told CoinDesk.
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ETF Tied to Bitcoin Futures Withdrawn After SEC Staff Request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.
