Coinbase Launches Regulated access to Global Crypto Options and Perps

The post ‘Extraordinarily Unusual’ for CFTC to Reverse Gemini Settlement Deal: Ex-chair appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) responded to the agency’s move to vacate a $5 million settlement with cryptocurrency company Gemini. In a Wednesday motion filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the CFTC joined the Gemini Trust Company in seeking relief from the judgment of a case initially filed in June 2022. The company reached a $5 million settlement with the CFTC in January 2025 while the agency was under former US President Joe Biden. “[T]he CFTC’s action in reversing itself on a settled case is extraordinarily unusual,” Tim Massad, a former CFTC chair and research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, told Cointelegraph. “The explanation seems to be that the staff got it wrong, not that the law was unclear.” According to the CFTC’s motion, the agency sought relief based on claims that a whist

The post CFTC Backs Crypto Perpetual Contracts, Issues Advisory on 24/7 Trading appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) took positions on cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts and how the industry may be more suited for “24/7 trading, clearing, and settlement.” In a Friday notice, the CFTC said it had approved perpetual futures contracts tied to the spot price of Bitcoin for prediction markets platform Kalshi. The company announced at about the same time that it would launch the perpetual futures contracts on its platform in a move closer to a derivatives exchange. “​​The Order was based on representations and submissions made by Kalshi in support of its request for Commission approval, including its explanation and analysis of the BTCPERP Contract’s terms and conditions, the nature of the underlying commodity market, and the BTCPERP Contract’s compliance with applicable provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Commission’s r

The post SKY whale moves 137 mln tokens: Is a sell-off coming as price struggles near $0.060? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. With the SKY market remaining relatively calm, long-term holders have begun to reposition. According to Arkham data, an address linked to dragonfly_xyz transferred 137 million SKY, worth $9.05 million, to Coinbase. These tokens were purchased from Binance five years ago, valued at approximately $20.45 million. Source: Arkham Since then, SKY has faced extreme downward pressure. Now, these tokens have lost over $11.4 million in value.  The token transfer to exchanges could either mean preparation to sell or liquidity exposure. If sold, the sale would result not only in $11 million in losses for the holder but also cause significant market pressure on SKY.  SKY remains highly bearish In addition to this major market transfer, most of the SKY market participants remain skeptical. On Binance, for example, sellers have dominated the market over the past month. So

The post Coinbase Offers Regulated Crypto Options and Perps to US Institutions appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Darius Baruo May 29, 2026 17:26 Coinbase launches CFTC-regulated access to crypto options and perpetual futures through Deribit, targeting US institutions. Coinbase Financial Markets has launched access to global crypto options and perpetual futures for U.S. institutional clients, marking a significant step in bringing crypto derivatives into regulated U.S. markets. The offering, enabled through Coinbase’s regulated futures commission merchant (FCM) and Deribit, comes under the oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to an announcement on May 29, 2026. Deribit, acquired by Coinbase in August 2025, is the largest crypto options exchange by open interest. It held approximately $31 billion in bitcoin options open interest as of May 27, 2026, dwarfing competitors like OKX ($2.7 billion), Binance ($1.8 billion), and Bybit ($1.2

CFTC approval of Kalshi’s BTCPERP and ICE–OKX oil perps sharpen demand for reliable oracles. We unpack Chainlink’s regulated angle, key risks, and checks.

The post OG Prediction Markets Takes Center Stage in Elite Sailing appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto.com and the U.S. SailGP Team signed a multi-year deal naming OG as Official Prediction Market Partner. OG Prediction Markets runs on a CFTC-regulated platform, giving it a compliance edge over unregulated competitors globally. The partnership launches as several jurisdictions tighten rules around prediction markets, testing regulated crypto products in sports. Crypto.com and the United States SailGP Team have launched a new crypto prediction markets partnership ahead of the New York Sail Grand Prix.  The multi-year global deal names Crypto.com as Official Crypto Exchange and OG Prediction Markets as Official Prediction Market Partner.  It marks a significant step in bringing regulated prediction trading directly into elite international sail racing. Partnership Brings Prediction Markets to Elite Sailing Fans  The Crypto.com and SailGP partnership places OG Prediction Markets a

Comet's integration of real-time crypto data could revolutionize market accessibility but raises significant security concerns for financial transactions. The post Perplexity launches AI-powered browser Comet with Coinbase crypto data integration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Buy Side Explodes: XRP Liquidity 7x Heavier Than Sells On Coinbase appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later). Christian then roamed the world