Kraken’s acquisition of Bitnomial marks a bold push into US crypto derivatives, aiming to rival CME and revive the market after FTX US’s fall.
Key takeaways
- Why Kraken’s Bitnomial Acquisition Signals a Major Shift in US Crypto Derivatives Landscape
- Kraken isn’t just buying Bitnomial for a shortcut; it’s betting that US crypto derivatives are finally ready to break out of their regulatory cage. After years of side...
- Kraken’s motivation is clear: derivatives are where the real money is. Spot trading in the US remains tepid compared to Asia, but derivatives revenue dwarfs spot margi...
- Positioning-wise, Kraken now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with CME, the only exchange offering Bitcoin and Ether futures under full CFTC oversight. Most US platforms st...
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