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Bitcoin's Biggest Bull? Arthur Hayes Isn't Long Crypto – He's Short Government

Former CitiGroup trader and current crypto bull Arthur Hayes breaks down his investment thesis for blockchain assets.

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ETF Firm REX Seeks SEC Approval for Bitcoin Derivatives Fund

A new fund focused on bitcoin derivatives has been created, SEC filings reveal.

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'Father of Financial Futures' Seeks Cryptocurrency Hardware Patent

A U.S. economist and businessman known for his work in advancing futures contracts is seeking a cryptocurrency hardware patent.

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Options Exchange CBOE to Launch Cryptocurrency Derivatives in 2017

A major US options exchange is seeking to list cryptocurrency derivatives, and has inked a notable partnership to move it toward this goal.

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Start Your Hedging: LedgerX to Begin Trading Cryptocurrency Derivatives

New York startup LedgerX has received approval from the CFTC to trade cryptocurrency derivatives to institutional investors.

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CME Explores Cryptocurrency Derivatives Contracts in Patent Filing

Derivatives giant CME has developed a system for delivering digital currencies tied to futures contracts, patent documents reveal.

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Bitcoin Options Firm LedgerX Crosses Key Launch Hurdle

Thanks to a recent venture capital infusion, bitcoin swaps firm LedgerX is closer to final approval from the CFTC to open for business.

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CME Group Launches Bitcoin Price Indexes

The CME Group officially launched its bitcoin price indexes yesterday.

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Bank Veterans Raise $1.5 Million for Digital Asset Startup

Digital asset trading service Crypto Facilities has raised $1.5m in new funding.

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BNP's Ex-Blockchain Lead is Now Coding Smart Contracts for Clearinghouses

Two former BNP Paribas employees have launched their own blockchain startup and are working to create a prototype to serve clearinghouses.

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