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“Coinbase International announces they will launch perpetual futures trading for non-US retail customers, following additional regulatory approval. This move will allow previously locked-out retail traders access to a market largely controlled by institutions, potentially leveling the playing field.”

“Coinbase recently received approval to offer crypto futures trading, signaling a testament to the durability of the cryptocurrency sector in the US. JMP Securities sees it as a step towards more regulatory clarity and a significant growth opportunity for Coinbase.”

Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has secured approval from the National Futures Association to offer cryptocurrency futures trading in the United States. This will allow Coinbase to launch futures contracts for Bitcoin and Ether, potentially making the U.S. a global leader in digital innovation. Despite facing legal disputes with the SEC, the company remains committed to contributing to the crypto industry.

“Coinbase has gained approval to list crypto futures in the U.S., nearly two years after initiating the application. The National Futures Association green-lighted Coinbase as a Futures Commission Merchant. This move may reshape the crypto ecosystem, allowing broader financial marketplaces and providing a regulated platform for both institutional and retail investors.”

Coinbase has received approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to provide crypto futures investment opportunities for qualifying US customers. This development signifies a critical advancement in cryptocurrency regulation and integration into mainstream finance, reinforcing institutional trust in the volatile crypto market. However, ongoing legal disputes with the SEC are important to consider in future regulatory developments.

Former FTX.US president Brett Harrison’s Architect Financial Technologies has been approved by the National Futures Association to operate as an introducing broker, positioning it closer to legitimizing crypto derivatives. Harrison anticipates bridging traditional and crypto derivatives markets through regulated exchanges, but this poses potential risks, including increased scrutiny and stifling regulations.

“Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, revised its debt buyback program, raising its offer after tendering just $50 million of the targeted $150 million in bonds. Despite the regulatory scrutiny and potential revenue downturn, Coinbase’s stock has impressively increased by 156%.”

Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire urges US lawmakers to prioritize a stablecoin bill amid global advancements in digital currency regulations. The bill, titled “The Future of Digital Assets”, aims to foster a vibrant and safe digital assets market while balancing innovation and financial stability.

The US House Financial Services Committee released a draft stablecoin bill, aiming to bring clarity on the digital asset market structure and regulation of payment stablecoins. The bill includes detailing primary federal regulators, regulations on issuing payment stablecoins, supervision, enforcement, and interoperability. The proposed legislation gives federal agencies more authority and oversight of stablecoins, as a first step toward regulating cryptocurrency in the US.

“Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, faces allegations of facilitating transfers to sanctioned Russian lenders. The platform allegedly allowed P2P transactions via institutions like Rosbank and Tinkoff Bank without setting trading limits. Additionally, Binance is tangled in legal issues with regulators like the CFTC and SEC, intensifying concerns around regulatory compliance in crypto transactions.”

Binance faces increasing government scrutiny, including being summoned to the Brazilian parliament due to its alleged involvement in facilitating asset transfers for pyramid schemes. The exchange is also under investigation by various global regulators, raising questions about its future and potential impact on the crypto industry.

Binance appoints Richard Teng, a traditional finance veteran with significant regulatory expertise, as head of all regional markets excluding the US. This move reflects the company’s intent to strengthen regulatory compliance, acquire licenses, and pursue international expansion.