Has 2019 lived up to the expectations of the crypto community and those working in the industry, and what are the biggest disappointments? Disappointment isn’t always a bad thing. It can be a spur, motivating one to work harder to meet expectations and goals. It is in this spirit that Cointelegraph informally surveyed members of…
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CME and Bakkt saw record trading volumes on their respective Bitcoin futures contracts as both exchanges look to introduce BTC options. The United States Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives market witnessed a slew of developments in 2019 as “old players” set trading volume records and “new players” introduced novel market products. After months of regulatory maneuvering, Bakkt finally launched and…
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Former PayPal and Google veteran Mike Blandina appointed as new CEO of Bakkt, while former Coinbase exec is now the new president of the company. Former PayPal and Google veteran Mike Blandina has been appointed as the new CEO of major cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt. Following the departure of founding CEO Kelly Loeffler, who was…
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Bakkt launches first U.S.-regulated BTC options and cash-settled futures, while CEO is set to become a senator. What does it mean for crypto? Earlier this week, institutional Bitcoin (BTC) futures platform Bakkt launched two new financial products: the first United States-regulated BTC options and cash-settled futures. The announcement came just three months after the project…
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The Intercontinental Exchange’s digital asset platform Bakkt launched the first regulated Bitcoin options and cash-settled futures. The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)’s digital asset platform Bakkt has launched the first regulated Bitcoin (BTC) options and cash-settled futures in the United States. According to an announcement on Dec. 9, Bakkt is now using its physically settled Bitcoin contracts…
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Kelly Loeffler, CEO of institutional Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt, to a United States Senate seat. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Kelly Loeffler, CEO of institutional Bitcoin (BTC) futures platform Bakkt, to a United States Senate seat. With the appointment, Loeffler will replace Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), who plans…
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is expected to appoint Kelly Loeffler, CEO of Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt, for a United States Senate seat next week. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is expected to appoint Kelly Loeffler, CEO of institutional Bitcoin (BTC) futures platform Bakkt, for a United States Senate seat next week. Atlanta’s local news outlet AJC…
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Despite bearish sentiment across Bitcoin markets, Bakkt is seeing more interest than ever, more than doubling its previous best from last week. Bitcoin (BTC) institutional trading platform Bakkt has set another giant new record for its futures contracts, topping 5,600 BTC on the day. As the company confirmed on Twitter, Nov. 27 saw a fresh…
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Bitcoin futures daily volumes on digital asset platform Bakkt have hit another new all-time high, once again coinciding with a major move in BTC price. Bitcoin (BTC) futures daily volumes on digital asset platform Bakkt have hit a new all-time high, according to data from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). More than $20.3 million was traded in…
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Bitcoin futures trading on the Intercontinental Exchange’s Bakkt platform will expand to include a cash-settled option, COO Adam White has revealed. Bitcoin (BTC) futures trading on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)’s Bakkt platform will expand to include a cash-settled option, COO Adam White has revealed. Speaking at the Invest: NYC conference on Nov. 12, White reportedly…
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