13 stories about Crypto Derivatives from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 25, 2026.
Hyperliquid's Policy Center is urging the SEC and CFTC to harmonize regulations for perpetual contracts as its own multi-asset perpetuals gain scale and draw scrutiny from traditional exchanges.
Rather than competing directly with faster chains, Ethereum is increasingly serving as the settlement and security layer for L2 networks where perpetual futures trading is booming. Trading volumes have surged to $3.5 trillion in the last quarter.
BitMEX, the exchange that introduced 100x leverage perpetual swaps, is closing by September 23. The platform's shutdown marks the end of an era in crypto derivatives trading.
Latin America's largest stock exchange, B3, now offers options on futures contracts for bitcoin, ether, and solana. These options do not involve direct custody of the underlying tokens, settling instead into futures contracts.
The SEC and CFTC are jointly seeking public feedback on portfolio margin rules, including cross-margining, collateral requirements, and risk management, as cryptocurrency derivatives and multi-asset trading continue to expand.
The CBOE is reportedly exploring the conversion of its Bitcoin and Ethereum continuous futures into perpetual futures, following regulatory changes and competitors' moves. The shift could make crypto trading more accessible and flexible for traders, though the exchange has not made a final decision.
CME Group is challenging the CFTC's approval of Kalshi's perpetual futures product, arguing it was incorrectly classified as a swap. This legal battle could reshape how crypto derivatives are regulated in the U.S. The lawsuit was filed on June 20, 2026.
TD Cowen analysts believe CME Group has a strong position in its lawsuit against the CFTC over crypto perpetual futures. The case could impact how these financial products are regulated and traded in the U.S.
CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, arguing that the regulator is incorrectly classifying crypto perpetual futures as swaps. This legal battle could reshape how cryptocurrency derivatives are regulated in the U.S.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading in the U.S., a product that saw $60 trillion in global volume last year. This move reflects a broader trend of crypto derivatives moving from offshore to U.S. markets.
The CFTC issued a no-action position allowing Coinbase to offer cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts without immediate enforcement action, and separately approved Kalshi's event-contract platform. The regulator also released an advisory on 24/7 trading risks for compliance.
The CFTC has approved the first U.S.-listed bitcoin perpetual futures, allowing Coinbase to connect American traders to global crypto derivatives markets. This move significantly expands access to crypto trading options for U.S. investors.
CFTC Chairman Selig announced that crypto asset perpetuals can now be traded in the U.S., ending years of offshore dominance. The move aims to bring a major trading tool back to American markets under a regulated framework, potentially boosting liquidity, transparency, and innovation.