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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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BitVC Swaps 'Socialized' Futures Losses for New Risk System

Huobi's bitcoin futures trading platform BitVC has replaced the unpopular socialized losses risk system with 'automatic counterparty deleveraging'.

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Huobi's BitVC Uses Trader Profits to Cover Futures Loss

Bitcoin margin trading comes under scrutiny as BitVC takes 46% of traders' profits to cover a 3,000 BTC loss.

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OKCoin Introduces Bitcoin Futures Trading to Mobile Android App

OKCoin has added new features to its Android mobile app, including futures trading and candlestick charts.

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BitVC Kicks Off Bitcoin Futures Platform with Trading Contest

Huobi's BitVC exchange platform is launching its futures trading feature with a competition to get users involved.

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China Exchange OKCoin to Launch Bitcoin Futures Trading

OKCoin's futures platform allows bitcoin earners to set fixed values and professional traders to hedge against volatility.

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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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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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