Derivatives


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How Regulators Should Approach The Bitcoin Derivatives Market

Mercatus Center scholars recommend that policymakers use a “bottom-up” approach to regulating bitcoin.

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Tera Group Hopes to Offer First Bitcoin Swap

Startup derivatives exchange Tera claims to have created the first bitcoin swap, allowing financial institutions to hedge bitcoin's volatility.

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Bitcoin Derivatives Market BTC.sx Suspends Trading Amid Turmoil at Partner Mt. Gox

BTC.sx has paused operations due to issues with its embattled exchange partner Mt. Gox.

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Derivatives, Futures and Protecting Against Bitcoin's Risks

As bitcoin's value continues to fluctuate, how will investors reduce risk exposure to the currency's volatility?

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The £150 ATM, Benefits of Risky Futures, and Bitcoin's Common Touch

John Law wades knee-deep into bitcoin's hectic week of cut-price ATMs, risky derivative markets and merchants galore.

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Reality Keys: Bitcoin's Third-Party Guarantor for Contracts and Deals

A new bitcoin service will help you settle bets, make predictions and hedge positions without human intervention.

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Bitcoin Derivatives Platform BTC.sx Surpasses $13.5 Million in Trades

BTC.sx predicted the market's need for bitcoin derivatives. The platform now has over 2,000 registered traders.

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