Coinbase has launched a CFTC-approved perpetual futures product for Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking a turning point for regulated digital asset derivatives in the US. The product, which began trading on 21 July 2025, introduces a new structure compliant with regulatory expectations: it expires every five years while maintaining the key characteristics of a perpetual product. Additionally, the funding rate is settled twice daily—every twelve hours—unlike the standard eight-hour cycle used by most platforms.

Perpetual futures gain traction in US digital asset trading

Coinbase has launched a CFTC-approved perpetual futures product for Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking a turning point for regulated digital asset derivatives in the US....
risk

The path to effective risk management in organisations

In the world of corporate governance, establishing a new Risk Management program or modifying an existing one can be a formidable challenge for executives.
Riskified revolutionizes e-commerce with expanded dispute resolve platform

Riskified revolutionizes e-commerce with expanded dispute resolve platform

Riskified, a pioneering company in ecommerce fraud and risk intelligence, announced today the expansion of its Dispute Resolve platform. This enhancement comes as a timely solution for merchant teams grappling with the usual spike in chargebacks following the holiday season.

Mastercard teams with Riskified to reduce eCommerce fraud

Mastercard and Riskified have announced a partnership designed to help businesses increase eCommerce revenues while reducing fraud.  It is hoped that the collaboration will provide...
CBDC

Canadians hesitant to adopt CBDC due to lack of incentives and concerns

A recent report from the Bank of Canada reveals that there is a limited appetite among Canadians for the adoption of a CBDC.
Russia

Bank of Russia set to begin digital ruble pilot 

The Bank of Russia has revealed that it has enlisted 13 banks for the pilot testing of a digital ruble involving real-world transactions. 
crypto

Crypto under the regulatory lens: A new era of surveillance

In a recent post by RegTech firm Eventus, the company outlined what it believes matters most for regulators in the crypto market. 
Mountain Wolf

Mountain Wolf teams up with iDenfy to streamline crypto compliance

Lithuania-based iDenfy has partnered with global cryptocurrency and digital payment service provider Mountain Wolf.
CBDC

Bank of Italy and associates embark on CBDC pilot

The Bank of Italy has revealed it is spearheading an innovative project to explore the potential of a CBDC.

SmartMetric’s biometric technology powers new era for Visa and MasterCard

SmartMetric, a pioneer in the development of biometric credit cards, has recently celebrated the adoption of its advanced security technology by leading payment networks, Visa and MasterCard.
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