12 stories about Derivatives from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 19, 2026.
Kraken has launched USD-settled options for Bitcoin and Ethereum, arguing that simpler product design, not lack of demand, has limited crypto derivatives adoption. This move could make crypto options more accessible to everyday investors.
Crypto-style perpetual contracts and prediction markets for AI compute are already live, according to Bernstein, beating planned regulated GPU futures from CME and ICE expected in late 2026.
Citadel Securities has invested $400 million in Crypto.com, valuing the exchange at $20 billion. The funding will support expansion into tokenized securities and derivatives, marking Crypto.com's first institutional funding round.
The European Union is moving to block retail investors from participating in prediction markets, citing concerns over their classification as derivatives. Regulators emphasize that the function of these products, not their labels, determines compliance with financial regulations.
eToro is investing in Extended, an onchain derivatives platform, to bring perpetual futures to its Zengo wallet and expand DeFi products. This move comes as traditional brokers like Robinhood also push into decentralized finance.
CME Group plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of bitcoin perpetual futures, arguing the contracts are swaps—not futures—under the Dodd-Frank Act. This legal battle could reshape how crypto derivatives are regulated in the U.S.
A clash between derivatives veterans is exposing a deeper discussion over how U.S. regulators should classify crypto perpetual contracts, with Kalshi's new product at the center of the debate.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to Hyperliquid, a crypto derivatives platform. This adds to growing regulatory pressure on perpetual contracts (perps) in the crypto market. The FCA is concerned about potential risks to consumers and market integrity.
Coinbase now offers eligible US institutional investors access to global crypto options and perpetual futures through Deribit, providing regulated access to sophisticated derivatives products.
The CFTC has approved Kalshi to offer Bitcoin perpetual futures in the U.S. This marks the first time such contracts are available to American traders. The move could expand crypto derivatives trading options for retail investors.
A 45% crash in Hyperliquid's SpaceX token contracts liquidated $1.5 million in retail trader positions. The market couldn't absorb the sudden selloff, highlighting risks in crypto derivatives.
Ethereum derivatives are showing a disciplined rebuild of risk, with rising open interest indicating healthier leverage. This suggests a more stable market environment for traders.