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XRP Faces Liquidity Risk as Derivatives Outpace Spot Market
XRP's open interest in derivatives now dwarfs its spot trading volume, raising the risk of sharp price swings if traders unwind positions after the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.
Flash Crash on Hyperliquid Raises Oversight Questions for Perpetuals
A sudden two-minute plunge in the SKHX perpetual contract on Hyperliquid, tied to South Korea's SK Hynix, exposed vulnerabilities in equity-linked crypto derivatives and left traders questioning the reliability of price feeds and risk controls.
Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Explores Public Listing With Cantor
AMINA Bank, a Swiss digital asset bank, is working with Cantor to assess public market options, including a possible reverse takeover, as it seeks new growth capital amid mixed results for recent crypto IPOs
Metaplanet Acquisition Sets Stage for Bitcoin-Backed Bonds in Japan
Metaplanet's $13M purchase of Siiibo Securities gives it a key license to issue and distribute securities in Japan, paving the way for a new market in Bitcoin-backed bonds and signaling a broader capital markets strategy.
Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms as Market Stalls Near $64K
Bitcoin's price has barely budged despite two major options expiries, leaving traders focused on a $2.5 billion bet set to expire July 31 as thin demand and upcoming Fed decisions shape the next move
How the Altcoin Season Index Measures Crypto Market Momentum
The Altcoin Season Index tracks how many leading altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days, offering traders and investors a snapshot of where capital is flowing in the crypto market