#regulated markets

The post Why Oracles Matter as Regulated Perps Grow appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Perpetual futures are spilling from crypto-only venues into regulated and hybrid markets — and price oracles are moving from a technical detail to a market-structure pillar. If you trade, build, or underwrite risk on perps, the integrity of your index and funding inputs now sits on the same shelf as custody and margin. This piece breaks down why oracles matter more as perps expand, how Chainlink is aligning with regulated demands, and what to verify before you trust a venue’s feeds. Expect a practical lens: standards, failure modes, and checklists you can actually use. We also connect the dots from recent headlines — from the CFTC’s greenlight for a cash-settled BTCPERP to migration waves into Chainlink’s cross-chain rail — to the day-to-day choices that affect slippage, liquidations, and compliance. Quick Answer Editor’s note: The CFTC’s approval of Kalshi’s BTCPERP put a spotlight on 24/7 bench

The post Can Perp DEX Liquidity Rival Regulated Markets in 2026? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Perpetual DEXs have matured fast, but can they truly offer execution quality that rivals regulated venues? This piece sets out a practical liquidity test for on-chain perps and shows what has changed in 2026 to make the comparison fairer than a year ago. You’ll get a clear answer upfront, followed by data points, head-to-head comparisons, and a step-by-step checklist to evaluate slippage, funding, and operational risk before moving size. We’ll also map the regulatory pressure building around the largest venues and what it means for traders. Quick Answer Editor’s note: We measured smaller realized slippage bands on a few alt pairs at off-peak times, but funding swings still decided PnL on multi-day holds. The new Hyperliquid ETF listings and reports of ~$5B USDC on-chain changed treasury math for several teams I speak with, while compliance leads kept asking about whitelisting and aud