Coinbase Offers Regulated Crypto Options and Perps to US Institutions

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 Launches Regulated access to Global Crypto Options and Perps appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Coinbase Financial Markets has begun offering US institutional clients access to global crypto options and perpetual futures markets through a regulated futures commission merchant, including connectivity to Deribit’s crypto options platform. Coinbase said the launch follows guidance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that allows a regulated futures commission merchant to connect US clients with global crypto derivatives liquidity. The company said Coinbase Financial Markets is the first CFTC-regulated futures commission merchant to offer such access. Deribit, which Coinbase acquired in August 2025 as part of its expansion into crypto derivatives, is the largest crypto options exchange by open interest. CoinGlass data shows Deribit held roughly $31 billion in Bitcoin options open interest on May 27, compared with $2.7 billion on OKX, $1.8 billion on Bina

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

The post Why Hedge Funds Are Eyeing Kalshi and Polymarket appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Prediction markets are no longer a sideshow. With institutional-grade venues emerging alongside crypto-native platforms, traders now have new ways to price political control, macro prints, tech launches, and more. This piece shows where the serious money is looking—and why. We compare Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated marketplace for event contracts, with Polymarket, a leading on-chain venue, and map the practical steps funds are taking to extract signal, hedge event risk, and manage compliance. By the end, you’ll know how the two platforms differ, what strategies institutions are testing, and the pitfalls to avoid when probability meets market microstructure. Quick Answer Hedge funds are watching prediction markets because they convert uncertain events into tradable probabilities that can hedge risk or generate alpha. Kalshi offers a regulated route for U.S. institutions to trade certain event contra