Futures

Futures are derivative financial contracts that obligate parties to transact an asset at a predetermined future date and price. In the Web3 ecosystem, futures are essential tools for hedging risk and gaining leveraged exposure to market movements. By 2026, the market has seen a massive shift toward institutional-grade futures platforms with enhanced regulatory compliance. This tag covers the mechanics of delivery dates, margin requirements, and how professional traders use futures to navigate crypto volatility and secure long-term portfolio stability.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Is Helium price at risk as Coinbase suspends trading for Helium Mobile?

Is Helium price at risk as Coinbase suspends trading for Helium Mobile?

HNT dropped over 5% as selling pressure spread across the Helium ecosystem following Coinbase’s delisting of the deprecated Helium Mobile token. According to data from crypto.news, Helium Mobile (MOBILE) price dropped to an intraday low of $0.00026 on June 27…

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The "copycat season" of US stocks breaks out: listed companies spend 1 billion on bets, will the compliance bull market start this summer?

The "copycat season" of US stocks breaks out: listed companies spend 1 billion on bets, will the compliance bull market start this summer?

Original | Odaily Planet Daily Author: Golem The US stock crypto sector is booming! Listed companies are no longer satisfied with imitating "WeiCe" to hoard Bitcoin, and are pouring their

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Tianfeng Securities' subsidiary obtains Hong Kong's third virtual asset license and can provide virtual asset trading services

Tianfeng Securities' subsidiary obtains Hong Kong's third virtual asset license and can provide virtual asset trading services

PANews reported on June 27 that Tianfeng Securities stated on an interactive platform that its wholly-owned subsidiary Tianfeng International Securities and Futures Co., Ltd. has been approved by the Hong

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Coinbase Derivatives Exchange to Launch American Perpetual Contracts on July 21

Coinbase Derivatives Exchange to Launch American Perpetual Contracts on July 21

PANews reported on June 26 that according to the Coinbase blog, Coinbase Derivatives Exchange will launch American perpetual futures products on July 21, including nano Bitcoin (0.01 BTC) and nano

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Hong Kong unveils digital asset policy 2.0 to boost stablecoin use, RWA tokenization, and regulation

Hong Kong unveils digital asset policy 2.0 to boost stablecoin use, RWA tokenization, and regulation

Hong Kong is stepping up its digital asset push with a new policy roadmap designed to scale innovation, regulation, and adoption. On June 26, the Hong Kong government issued Policy Statement 2.0 on the Development of Digital Assets, outlining the…

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SynFutures, the leading derivatives platform of Base Ecosystem, launches gold and crude oil perpetual contracts

SynFutures, the leading derivatives platform of Base Ecosystem, launches gold and crude oil perpetual contracts

PANews reported on June 26 that the decentralized derivatives exchange SynFutures officially launched perpetual contracts for gold (XAU/USDC) and crude oil (WTI/USDC) today, supporting up to 10x leverage, and officially

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Ninth Solana ETF filing lands as Invesco and Galaxy submit S-1

Ninth Solana ETF filing lands as Invesco and Galaxy submit S-1

Invesco and Galaxy have become the ninth issuer to file for a spot Solana ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to a June 26 filing, Invesco and Galaxy’s proposed fund will offer direct exposure to Solana (SOL),…

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Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0: LEAP Framework to Build a Global Innovation Center

Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0: LEAP Framework to Build a Global Innovation Center

Source: Hong Kong SAR Government The Government today (June 26) published the Policy Statement 2.0 on the Development of Digital Assets in Hong Kong (Policy Statement 2.0), reaffirming its commitment

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Moscow Exchange to launch crypto funds and structured bonds to follow up Bitcoin futures launch

Moscow Exchange to launch crypto funds and structured bonds to follow up Bitcoin futures launch

PANews reported on June 26 that according to Cryptonews, Vladimir Krekoten, managing director of the Moscow Exchange, revealed that following the launch of Bitcoin futures on June 4, the exchange

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Moscow Exchange to Follow up BTC Futures Launch With Crypto Funds, Structured Bonds

Moscow Exchange to Follow up BTC Futures Launch With Crypto Funds, Structured Bonds

The Moscow Exchange is set to launch a new Bitcoin (BTC) index futures offering, in addition to crypto funds and structured bonds. The Russian exchange’s Managing Director Vladimir Krekoten said a new BTC derivative instrument launch was “imminent.” Speaking to RBC Investments, Krekoten explained that the product would be a futures contract on a new Bitcoin index. Moscow Exchange: BTC Bullishness Continues He explained that calculations on the index that will become the underlying asset for the contract began on June 10. The move follows hot on the heels of the Moscow Exchange’s first Bitcoin futures contract, which debuted on June 4. This product is available to qualified investors only. It is cash-settled in rubles and tied to the BlackRock-launched iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). IBIT prices (USD) since the start of 2025. (Source: Yahoo Finance) Krekoten suggested that the popularity of the first Bitcoin futures contract offering has inspired the exchange to fast-track the release of more crypto derivative products. He said: “We plan to launch trading in instruments based on cryptoasset indices or ETFs as soon as demand for them from the industry begins to appear. On the other hand, regulators will become more aware of what is permissible and which clients should be allowed to access them. I can say that we are currently working on launching a futures contract on the Bitcoin index. We plan to launch it soon.” Regulatory Approval Still Pending Krekoten added that the exchange’s discussions with management companies were ongoing as the parties await regulatory approval. The executive said the parties were discussing the launch of mutual funds and structured bonds focused on cryptoasset indices. He explained: “We believe that the industry will soon be ready to provide clients with access to structured bonds for cryptoassets. We are technically and legally ready for this.” The executive explained that since the June 4 launch, trading volumes on the BTC futures contract have hit a total of almost 7 billion rubles ($89,455,660). Vladimir Krekoten, the Managing Director of the Moscow Exchange. (Source: RBC Investing/Screenshot) Krekoten said that more than 10,000 investors have already traded with the product, adding: “These are very good indicators considering the instrument has only been on the market for such a short time.” Obviously, the figures are not comparable with the volumes of futures contracts on the Moscow Exchange index. However, this is still a very high figure.” Trading on the IMOEX, the Moscow Exchange’s index of its top 50 shares. (Source: Moscow Exchange) Crypto Investment Growing in Popularity in Russia The Managing Director dismissed claims that the exchange lacks the technical capacity to launch more crypto-related products, concluding: “I think there are no fundamental differences between funds for any underlying asset. That is certainly true if such assets are instruments that are traded on properly organized platforms.” Vietnam is seeking urgent discussions with Russia in an effort to accelerate its nuclear program https://t.co/tAnw8DmY0b — Bloomberg (@business) June 25, 2025 Earlier this week, a top Russian Bitcoin mining executive predicted that BTC prices could rise to a new all-time high of over $115k this summer. He suggested that momentum could drive the coin’s price up toward or above $130k in a “moderately positive scenario.” Also this month, a Russian power firm announced the launch of the country’s first Bitcoin mining-focused closed-end mutual investment fund .

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