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Coinbase Wants to Launch Futures Contracts These Crypto Assets on April Fools’ Day

The derivatives arm of the largest American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, intends to launch futures trading contracts for Dogecoin DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) by April 1, 2024. According to several letters filed with the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) earlier this month, Coinbase Derivatives will launch monthly cash-settled and margin futures contracts for the cryptocurrencies on or after the coming April Fools’ Day. Futures...

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OKX to Reportedly Discontinue Service in India: Users Directed to Close Positions

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has reportedly said that its services in India are being discontinued due to local regulations. In an email notification sent on March 21st, the platform urged users in the country to close their positions by the end of April. The latest development comes on the heels of a continued crackdown on global crypto exchanges by the Indian government. OKX Calls its Quits India has intensified its efforts to tackle illegal operations by exchanges within...

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South Korean Political Parties Vie for Crypto Investor Support Ahead of General Election

CoinspeakerSouth Korean Political Parties Vie for Crypto Investor Support Ahead of General Election South Korea's upcoming election sees cryptocurrency's rising influence as parties propose contrasting policies, sparking debates over taxation and regulation. South Korean Political Parties Vie for Crypto Investor Support Ahead of General Election

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7 Signals Bitcoin Is Rocking Outside The United States

The markets are rallying exuberantly for BTC for a couple of reasons this March. Institutional investors bought deep after the SEC opened up Wall Street access to Bitcoin price exposure through custodial spot ETFs. That only adds to the scarcity shock with the supply halving coming up next month. However, many blockchain crypto trading strategists think it is hard to overstate the importance of the ETF approvals by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The new paradigm does...

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Coinbase Claps Back at Senators Urging Halt on Crypto ETF Approvals

Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, has come forward to criticize a letter written by two U.S. senators urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to impose stricter regulations on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and refrain from approving any further cryptocurrency ETF applications. In a March 15 X thread, he challenges the assertions of senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler and defends the necessity of expanding the ETF market to include assets beyond...

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Can’t Happen With Bitcoin: Bakkt Receives Delisting Warning From NYSE

Crypto custody and trading platform Bakkt has received a warning from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) regarding its non-compliance with the stock exchange’s listing rules. According to the NYSE, the platform has not been able to maintain its closing share price above $1 for the past 30 days, hence facing delisting risk. Bakkt Plans to Resolve the Issue On Wednesday, Bakkt informed the NYSE of its intention to address the stock price discrepancy and comply with the required...

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