CME overtakes Binance as leading Bitcoin futures exchange

The regulated derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange has surpassed Binance to become the leading Bitcoin (BTC) futures exchange. The shift marks the first time in two years that CME has claimed the top spot, indicating a surge in demand from institutional traders. CME currently holds the top position among futures and perpetual futures exchanges, per CoinGlass data, with an open interest (OI) of around $3.99 billion and a notable 24.32% of the market share. Meanwhile, Binance’s OI has decreased to $3.77 billion, down by 13% over the same timeframe. Notional…

Is it Time for a Blockchain-Based Stock Exchange?

In recent news, South Korea has implemented a complete ban on short selling, a move that has sparked debates about its implications and motivations. The head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Lee Bok-hyun, defends the decision, citing rampant illegal short selling in the stock market. While the ban is portrayed as a necessary step to combat financial misconduct, it raises questions about its impact and whether other countries should follow suit. Dedicated Forex cloud solutions with stable and fast cross-border connections capable of high-demand scenarios. Alibaba Cloud helps Forex…

Frankfurt Stock Exchange includes crypto trading facility in strategy-2026

Deutsche Börse AG, the German stock exchange headquartered in Frankfurt, has included crypto in its strategic priorities for the next few years.  According to the strategic report “Horizont 2026”, published on Nov. 7, Deutsche Börse seeks “an expansion of the leading position in the area of ​​digital platforms for existing and new asset classes.” The company believes that, in the long run, there is “further growth potential from new technologies through the digitalization of existing or new asset classes.” Hence, it intends to accelerate the development of its blockchain-backed D7…

Bitget integrates DeFi aggregator into crypto exchange app

Crypto exchange Bitget has integrated a decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator into its crypto exchange application, allowing users to swap their tokens and access DeFi services through its Web3 Wallet. According to Bitget, the effort aims to provide users with options for trading their crypto assets on the exchange. The app will also gradually include other services, including a noncustodial wallet, a nonfungible token marketplace and a decentralized application, according to Gracy Chen, managing director of Bitget. In addition, Chen also told Cointelegraph that most currencies listed on the exchange will…

FTX Exchange Restructuring Plan Narrows Down to Three Investors Led by Former NYSE President Tom Farley

After FTX scrutinized 75 bidders that were interested in restarting the distressed cryptocurrency exchange, only three firms, including Bullish, Figure Technologies, and Proof Group, have been chosen. The future of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading Ltd, popularly known as FTX, is expected to be decided before the end of this year according to the latest report. With the former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) having been found guilty of all seven charges by a court jury, the FTX estate is more than ready to begin a new era. Moreover,…

Crypto exchange CoinSpot reportedly suffers $2M hot wallet hack

Australian crypto exchange CoinSpot has reportedly been hacked for $2.4 million in a “probable private key compromise” over at least one of its hot wallets. According to a Nov. 8 post to his Telegram channel, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT highlighted two transactions entering the alleged hackers wallet. Afterwards, the wallet’s owner bridged the funds to the Bitcoin (BTC) network via ThorChain and Wan Bridge. In emailed comments to Cointelegraph, blockchain security firm CertiK said the alleged exploit was the result of a “probable private key compromise” on at least one CoinSpot…

Former NYSE President Makes Move To Relaunch Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX: Report

The former president of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is reportedly attempting to relaunch bankrupt crypto exchange platform FTX. According to a new report by The Wall Street Journal, a company run by former NYSE president Tom Farley is joining an auction and placing bids to purchase the remnants of collapsed digital assets exchange FTX. Farley’s company – a technology firm focused on developing financial services for the crypto industry called Bullish – is joined by two other companies vying to purchase FTX. WSJ reports that an unnamed banker…

Crypto Exchange Binance Has No Real Argument for Dismissing SEC Suit, Regulator Says

The SEC pushed back against Binance and Binance.US’s motion to dismiss the suit it brought earlier this summer, saying the motion relies on “distorted” and “tortured” interpretations of both federal law and precedents. The SEC first sued Binance in June, a day before suing Coinbase, arguing both companies offered unregistered securities to the investing public (the Binance suit included some other allegations). Original Source ArgumentBinanceCryptoDismissingExchangeRealRegulatorSECSuit CryptoX Portal