Perpetual futures ('perps') are disrupting traditional financial exchanges by offering 24/7 trading without expiration dates. As decentralized platforms like Hyperliquid grow, major exchanges face market pressure and regulatory battles over the classification of these assets.
XRP surged 30% to trade near $1.29 in its strongest week in months, driven by Bitcoin breaking $72,000, U.S. Treasury buybacks, and a White House crypto meeting.
Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex exchange surpassed $4,600 per troy ounce for the first time since May 29, 2026, rising 1.21% in early trading data.
Pesquisa do ACDC revela que 152 carteiras na Polymarket lucraram US$ 8 milhões apostando em eventos militares dos EUA, possivelmente usando informações privilegiadas. O fenômeno atrai apostadores imitadores, levantando riscos de segurança nacional.
Prediction market operator Kalshi filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures tied to copper prices, utilizing a price feed from Pyth Network as the company expands beyond event-based contracts.
Coinbase integrated Hyperliquid into the Base App to offer eligible users perpetual futures trading with up to 50x leverage across more than 290 markets, responding to strong power user demand.
Brent crude oil futures for October 2026 delivery rose above $94 per barrel on London's ICE, marking the highest price since July 24, 2026, alongside gains for WTI crude.
Prediction market platform Kalshi has filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures tied to U.S. equity indexes. This expansion follows the company's recent entry into crypto and metals-based perpetual futures, challenging traditional exchange incumbents.
The US CFTC is preparing to solicit public comment on futures contracts tied to AI computing capacity, potentially complicating launch timelines for CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange.
Bitcoin trading near $62,941 shows divided futures positioning, with offshore perpetual longs vulnerable to drops and CME leveraged shorts exposed to rallies.
Hong Kong's ICAC has charged 39-year-old former SFC manager Tong Ka-lei with 12 counts of unauthorised access to internal computer systems to view confidential case files.
Afghan boys still attend school under Taliban rule, but a shift toward religious instruction, stricter appearance rules, and fading career prospects leave many questioning the value of their education amid a broader national crisis.
Bitcoin long positions are at risk of liquidation as price volatility increases, indicating a potential range breakout. Analysts warn of a 'cleanout' as leveraged longs face squeeze, with CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju stating conditions for a bull market are not yet met.
Oil prices dropped Thursday after Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported Strait of Hormuz exports exceed independent estimates, conflicting with market assessments and ongoing Middle East tensions.
XRP holders can now leverage FXRP (XRP on Flare blockchain) as collateral to trade options and perpetual futures on decentralized exchange Derive, enabling hedging, premium earning, and speculative trading with USDC settlements.
Coinbase is launching derivatives trading for professional investors in the UK, offering over 170 contracts across crypto, commodities, equities, and FX with up to 50x leverage following its MiFID licence from the FCA.
Aggregated funding on Solana perpetual futures reaches its highest level since September 2025 with open interest near $1.8 billion, as traders debate whether network fundamentals support the leveraged long positions.
Crypto perpetual futures trading volume on centralized exchanges dropped to $4 trillion in July, marking a 31-month low, while decentralized exchange volumes fell to $531 billion alongside declining spot trading activity.
Hong Kong's four-decade-old dollar peg faces review calls as an industry association urges shifting to the yuan or a basket of major currencies and gold.
Bitcoin futures trading volumes on Binance have reached a record 7.82 times higher than spot markets, indicating a shift towards leveraged and risk-managed strategies amid declining spot demand and a range-bound BTC price.
Hong Kong's securities regulator warned against highly concentrated shareholdings in small- and mid-cap stocks, cautioning that limited ownership can drive sharp price swings.
Stock futures rose Tuesday as U.S.-Iran deal hopes boosted oil prices and strong earnings from companies like Palantir and Caterpillar lifted sentiment. DuPont shares fell despite positive results due to a soft outlook.
Five-year Chinese treasury bond futures began trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange, providing a standardized instrument for hedging interest rate risk. This move is seen as a critical institutional cornerstone to elevate the renminbi's status as an international reserve currency amid global demand for credible safe assets.
President Trump canceled a planned strike on Iran, leading to falling oil prices and market optimism. OPEC+ increased oil production, while Japan and the U.S. intervened to strengthen the yen, marking their first joint effort since 2011.
