Coinbase acquires trading execution platform Routefire
Major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired the Routefire platform for enhanced trade execution. In a Jan. 7 blog post, Routefire CEO Jason Victor announced that the team would now be …
How DeFi trading is evolving after a whirlwind 2020
When the history books are written about cryptocurrency, 2020 will be remembered as the year decentralized finance exploded in popularity. A powerful illustration of how this young, often misunderstood space …
The SEC shows some mercy to broker-dealers handling security tokens
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is listening. At least, per a Dec. 23 announcement, the SEC is responding to long-term industry complaints that nobody knows who can handle security …
Bitcoin options volume crosses $1B for the first time ever
Amid an ongoing bull run of Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin options are hitting a new historical milestone. Bitcoin options are derivative contracts that grant the holder the right, but not the …
Germany legalizes digitized securities
The German word for securities is wertpapieren, or “papers of worth,” which may soon be as outdated as nocturnal traders saying they’re burning the midnight oil. Per a Reuters report …
Why bots can be crucial for crypto traders in the futures markets
The crypto industry has matured substantially in recent years — so much so that it’s practically unrecognizable when compared to the bull run of 2017. And one of the biggest …
Bitcoin the third ‘most crowded trade’ in global fund manager survey
A new survey of global fund managers reveals that Bitcoin has climbed in the rankings of “most crowded trade” beating out traditional investments like gold and bonds. Bitcoin was third …
Bitcoin price tipped to consolidate before continuing bull run in 2021
The Bitcoin price (BTC) reached the $19,400 mark in the past 24 hours, which has served as a critical resistance level since the start of December. However, on-chain indicators show …
The CFTC’s tech team is trying to figure out what to do about DeFi
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is trying to make heads or tails of the recent explosion in decentralized finance. On Monday, the CFTC’s Technology Advisory Committee hosted a presentation called …
Blockstack’s CEO looks to build a new framework for crypto securities
You could argue that the crypto industry should be crowdsourcing Blockstack’s legal expenses. Blockstack’s trailblazing work with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the initial coin offering (ICO) for its …