FalconX and StoneX Make History with First CME Group Solana Futures Trade

FalconX, a digital asset prime brokerage firm, has completed the first-ever block trade of CME Group’s newly launched Solana (SOL) futures in collaboration with StoneX, a global financial services company. The trade, announced on March 16, marks a milestone for institutional cryptocurrency derivatives and highlights growing interest in regulated digital asset products beyond Bitcoin and…

March 17, 20250Comments

ByDaniel Nwokolo

News

CME Group Futures Go Live on Robinhood, Expanding Retail Access to Bitcoin and Major Markets

CME Group and Robinhood announced the launch of futures trading on Robinhood’s mobile app, enabling U.S. retail investors to trade derivatives tied to equities, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and foreign exchange. The rollout, which began January 29, includes Bitcoin Friday futures (BFF) and Ether contracts, alongside products linked to major indices like the S&P 500 and commodities such…

January 29, 20250Comments

ByDaniel Nwokolo

Markets

Nasdaq Plans to List Bitcoin Futures in 2019

Nasdaq has recently announced their commitment to pursue Bitcoin futures, and is planning to introduce the contracts in the first quarter of 2019. The exchange operator was rumoured to be contemplating launching Bitcoin futures in 2017, however, operations were deferred in order to create a more unique offering. Partnership with VanEck The world’s…

December 22, 20180Comments

ByKem

Bitcoin

CME Group Set To Launch Bitcoin Futures

The CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, has confirmed the completion of their self-certification with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which paves the way for the listing of Bitcoin futures contracts on December 18th. The CME is poised to add Bitcoin to its diverse range of futures and options that also include agricultural products, energy,…

December 17, 20170Comments

ByKem