US exchanges bet big on crypto derivatives amid tariff turbulence

US exchanges bet big on crypto derivatives amid tariff turbulence

Competition is heating up among US exchanges for control of the derivatives market for digital assets. United States exchanges are betting big on cryptocurrency derivatives as market turbulence from US President Donald Trump’s looming trade war propels demand for the financial instruments.  Since late 2024, exchanges including Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange…

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#Robinhood to pay M to settle US regulator probes

#Robinhood to pay $30M to settle US regulator probes

Robinhood agreed to pay $29.75 million in fines and restitution for failing to respond to several “red flags” stemming from its supervision and compliance practices. Online trading platform Robinhood has agreed to pay $29.75 million to settle several probes from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) related to the company’s supervision and compliance practices. The…

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#Dub: the copy trading app that has teens talking

#Dub: the copy trading app that has teens talking

Social media changed everything from news consumption to shopping. Now, Dub thinks it can do the same for investing through an influencer-driven marketplace where users can follow the trades of top investors with a few taps. Think of it as TikTok meets Wall Street. Founded by 23-year-old Steven Wang — a Harvard drop-out who began…

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#Robinhood agrees to pay M in SEC settlement

#Robinhood agrees to pay $45M in SEC settlement

Robinhood has agreed to fork out $45 million to settle an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission over several alleged violations, reported the Wall Street Journal on Monday. The settlement is being made via two of Robinhood’s brokerage units. One of the violations relates to Robinhood’s November 2021 confirmation that it was hacked “with…

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# New York finance regulator tightens crypto listing guidance

# New York finance regulator tightens crypto listing guidance

Crypto firms’ policies on coin listing and delisting must align with a list of standards set by the NYDFS. Guidelines for firms listing and delisting cryptocurrencies in New York have tightened up to better protect investors, according to the state’s financial regulator. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) unveiled new restrictions on…

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