# CME Micro Bitcoin futures surpass 1M contracts as institutional speculation grows

# CME Micro Bitcoin futures surpass 1M contracts as institutional speculation grows

“# CME Micro Bitcoin futures surpass 1M contracts as institutional speculation grows ” Institutional exposure to cryptocurrencies via derivatives continued to grow in the second quarter, as CME Group’s newly launched Bitcoin (BTC) micro contract received considerable uptick in its first two months of trading.  Since launching on May 3, CME’s Micro Bitcoin futures contract…

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# Cryptocurrency: The future of futures?

# Cryptocurrency: The future of futures?

“# Cryptocurrency: The future of futures? ” Many traders entering cryptocurrency markets from traditional finance may look to derivatives as vehicles for price speculation and hedging. There are plenty of choices when it comes to exchanges and instruments; however, traders should consider a few key differences between crypto futures and traditional futures before dipping a…

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# DeFi exchange dYdX raises M in Series C fundraiser

# DeFi exchange dYdX raises $65M in Series C fundraiser

“# DeFi exchange dYdX raises $65M in Series C fundraiser ” Venture firms from across the blockchain industry have thrown their weight behind decentralized exchange developer dYdX, offering further evidence that investors are eyeing a further expansion of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The Series C round generated $65 million in direct funding for dYdX,…

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