Latest from Michael Bellusci
FTX.US Derivatives Seeks CFTC Approval to Clear Margin Trades Directly for Customers
The company says the change would allow customers to assess and respond to derivatives risks in real time.

EBay Teases 'Digital Wallet' in Investor Presentation as Crypto Rumors Swirl
CEO Jamie Iannone recently said eBay is studying crypto as a form of payment.

USDF Stablecoin Consortium Adds 3 More Banks
Amerant Bank, ConnectOne Bank and Primis Bank will join the U.S.-based group pushing for blockchain-based payment rails.

Crypto Miners to Benefit From Biden’s Executive Order: Jefferies
The investment bank reiterated buy ratings for Argo Blockchain and Marathon Digital following Wednesday’s action by the White House.

FTX Launches New Unit Focused on Institutional Investors
FTX Access will offer institutional investors access to advisory services, index products and trade execution, among other items.

State Street to Offer Crypto Custody in Pact With Copper
The move follows the custodial banking giant launching its crypto division in June.

Binance in Talks to Obtain Dubai License Amid Middle East Push: Report
The move comes as Dubai adopts its first law governing virtual assets.

Crypto Exchange CoinZoom Suspending New Russia-Based Accounts: Report
Existing account holders in Russia won’t be blocked although they will still be screened against sanctions lists, CoinZoom’s CEO said.

Visa CEO Still Uncertain on Crypto’s Role
Al Kelly questions the utility of cryptocurrencies even as the payments giant gets involved in the sector.

Coinbase to Label Some Assets as ‘Experimental’ in Bid to Boost Transparency
Traders on Coinbase can now see which tokens have added risks.
