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WhiteBIT vs Bybit in 2026: Fees, Liquidity, Security and Institutional Fit

WhiteBIT and Bybit both launched in 2018, but they built very different machines for a market that now rewards proof, liquidity, and actual infrastructure over empty exchange swagger. WhiteBIT: lower futures maker fees, stronger EUR liquidity, and more openly packaged institutional services Bybit: deeper USDT liquidity, broader derivatives, copy trading, and monthly Proof of Reserves […]

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Kraken Revenue Rises 3% as Bitcoin Slumps, Derivatives Drive Growth and IPO Delays

Kraken’s parent company, Payward, posted a quarter that says a lot about where crypto exchange revenue is headed: less dependence on spot trading, more weight on derivatives, institutional flow, and a broader financial stack. Even with Bitcoin down 22% and industry spot volume falling 38%, the company still managed to grow. $507 million in adjusted […]

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Kraken Parent Payward Revenue Rises 3% to $507M as Derivatives Boom in Q1 2026

Kraken’s parent company, Payward, posted a surprisingly solid Q1 2026, growing adjusted revenue 3% year-on-year to $507 million even as the crypto market got dragged through a hedge fund’s worst nightmare. Q1 2026 adjusted revenue: $507 million, up 3% year-on-year Derivatives trading: daily average revenue trades jumped 51% Spot market share: rose to 5.2% from […]

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Surge Amid Derivatives Boom and Stablecoin Liquidity Risks

Bitcoin and Ethereum Surge: Derivatives Boom and Stablecoin Risks Exposed Bitcoin and Ethereum are flexing their muscle in the latest 24-hour trading session, with BTC climbing 4.00% to $71,457 and ETH jumping 4.97% to $2,182. But don’t pop the champagne just yet—beneath the bullish surface, a storm is brewing. Derivatives trading volume has skyrocketed by […]

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Federal Reserve Proposes Crypto Margin Rules to Curb Volatility Risks

Federal Reserve Unveils New Margin Framework to Rein in Crypto Volatility Could the Federal Reserve finally get a grip on crypto’s notorious volatility with a daring new margin framework, or will this move clip the wings of a market defined by its untamed spirit? The Fed has rolled out a proposal to treat cryptocurrencies as […]

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Galaxy Digital UK Gains FCA License, Boosts London Expansion

Galaxy Digital UK Secures FCA License, Eyes Expansion in London Galaxy Digital UK has been granted an FCA license for derivatives trading, marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion into the UK’s financial landscape. This move not only allows Galaxy to deepen its institutional trading services but also positions it to play a pivotal […]

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