# Decentralized exchanges aren’t ready for derivatives

# Decentralized exchanges aren’t ready for derivatives

“# Decentralized exchanges aren’t ready for derivatives ” If the words “derivatives trading” conjures up images of men in suits with disheveled white sleeves rolled up to the elbows and exacerbated expressions on their faces — like something out of The Big Short — then the word decentralized exchanges (DEXs) must conjure up, well, nothing. …

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# ShapeShift report calls ‘staking derivatives’ a potential win-win for PoS users

# ShapeShift report calls ‘staking derivatives’ a potential win-win for PoS users

“# ShapeShift report calls ‘staking derivatives’ a potential win-win for PoS users ” In a newly released report, Swiss cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift explores the potential role of so-called “staking derivatives” in addressing some of the challenges posed by Proof-of-Stake, or PoS, protocols.  Yield Unchained: Exploring Staking Derivatives shines the spotlight on existing challenges with POS…

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# Colombian Stock Exchange to use blockchain for OTC derivatives trading

# Colombian Stock Exchange to use blockchain for OTC derivatives trading

“# Colombian Stock Exchange to use blockchain for OTC derivatives trading ” The Colombian Stock Exchange announced it is joining the Consorcio Colibrí, a private initiative that promotes the adoption of blockchain technology within the finance industry. As Cointelegraph Español reported on Nov. 18, Consorcio Colibrí was formed by major financial institutions such as Bancolombia,…

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# Crypto derivatives volume more than triples spot trading

# Crypto derivatives volume more than triples spot trading

“# Crypto derivatives volume more than triples spot trading ” The digital asset industry as a whole looks significantly different than it did three years ago. A Wild West-esque year, 2017 boasted astronomical asset price increases and booming fundraises amid underdeveloped regulation. Some elements of 2017, such as initial coin offerings, have largely died off….

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# US crypto derivatives merchants need to leave customer funds alone, says CFTC

# US crypto derivatives merchants need to leave customer funds alone, says CFTC

“# US crypto derivatives merchants need to leave customer funds alone, says CFTC ” Per guidance released Wednesday evening, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is advising businesses trading in crypto derivatives to hold customer funds very carefully. The new guidance continues the CFTC’s interest in carving out rules for custodianship of virtual currencies — an area obviously…

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