OKX Becomes First Global Exchange to Offer Crypto Derivatives in UAE

2025-07-28 15:02:42

Description

The post OKX Becomes First Global Exchange to Offer Crypto Derivatives in UAE appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In a major move for the region, OKX has become the first global crypto exchange to offer regulated crypto derivatives to retail investors in the United Arab Emirates. This expansion falls under the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)’s pilot program, opening the door for everyday traders to access more advanced tools. OKX Brings Derivatives Trading for Retail Users ...

>> go to origin page

Tags:
News Crypto news Crypto Regulations

coinpedia

coinpedia.org

Latest News

Sui (SUI) and Binance Coin (BNB) Attract Over $1B Combined from Corporate Investors2025-07-28 22:02:14
Solana Price Analysis: SOL Enters Make or Break Sell Wall2025-07-28 19:07:31
Ethereum’s Volatility Slows as ETH Rejects $4,000: Will Holders Trigger Strong Selloff?2025-07-28 18:06:46
Trump Backs U.S. Crypto Boom: “Bitcoin Is Great for Our Country”2025-07-28 16:24:27
SquadSwap is What CEXes Promised But Never Delivered2025-07-28 16:24:17

Cathie Wood Highlights VC Influence as Ethereum Unstaking Queue Hits Record High

10:24 26-07-2025 （3 days ago）

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has identified venture capital firms and corporate treasuries as key influencers in Ethereum's staking ecosystem amid unprecedented unstaking demand. The Ethereum network is currently experiencing a record-high unstaking queue exceeding 13 days, driven by multiple strategic withdrawals. This congestion follows Robinhood's promotional offer of 2% bonus yield on ETH deposits, accelerating withdrawal requests. Corporate entities...

HBAR Surges to Five-Month High Above $0.30 Fueled by Bullish MACD Signal

13:24 27-07-2025 （1 day ago）

Hedera Hashgraph's native token HBAR has climbed to a five-month peak above the $0.30 threshold, driven by a bullish Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) crossover signaling robust upward momentum. This technical breakthrough reflects strengthening market confidence and capital inflow into the asset. Critical technical levels now dictate HBAR's trajectory: Sustaining $0.30 as support could propel prices toward $0.32, whereas failure...

Galaxy Executes $9 Billion Bitcoin Estate Plan, Market Resilient Amid Large-Scale Liquidation

07:00 26-07-2025 （3 days ago）

Investment firm Galaxy has transferred 80,000 Bitcoin worth approximately $9 billion from wallets originating in 2011 as part of a strategic estate planning initiative. The transaction represents one of the largest cryptocurrency-based wealth management operations to date, highlighting increasing institutional adoption for legacy planning purposes. Despite the substantial volume, which saw over 32,000 BTC enter exchanges within hours, Bitcoin's price...

Ripple CTO Denies Involvement in Alleged Ozzy Osbourne Censorship, Rumors Deemed Baseless

06:22 26-07-2025 （3 days ago）

David Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer of Ripple, has publicly denied any involvement in allegedly censoring musician Ozzy Osbourne. Schwartz explicitly refuted claims of his participation relating to Osbourne. No verifiable evidence or credible sources have surfaced to substantiate the censorship allegations levied against him. Market data indicates the unsubstantiated claims have had no discernible impact on Ripple or its associated...

Bitcoin Consolidates Near $120K as Traders Eye Key CME Gap for Direction

17:18 27-07-2025 （1 day ago）

Bitcoin is presently range-bound, trading between key levels of $113,000 and $120,000. Market participants are closely monitoring an unfilled gap in the CME Bitcoin futures market, positioned at $114,300, which is widely seen as a potential magnet pulling the price downward in the mid-term. Technical analysis highlights significant liquidation clusters acting as resistance between $120,000 and $121,000 and support between...

Ethereum Whale Accumulation and Rising ETF Inflows Signal Bullish Institutional Sentiment

13:23 27-07-2025 （1 day ago）

Ethereum is demonstrating robust institutional accumulation through persistent exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows and major whale acquisitions, pointing to strong investor confidence despite lackluster activity in spot markets. Key investor movements include wallet address 0xF436 – widely identified as tied to DeFiance Capital – accumulating 30,366 ETH ($114 million) within a 28-hour window. Simultaneously, a high-conviction trader maintains 48,405 ETH ($181...

Crypto Stocks Slide Against Mixed Gains in U.S. Equity Markets

03:05 26-07-2025 （3 days ago）

U.S. equity markets exhibited divergent performance in a recent session as major indices recorded modest gains while cryptocurrency-related stocks faced significant declines amid sector-specific pressures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced by 208 points, reflecting broad-market resilience. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted gains of 0.4% and 0.24% respectively, signaling measured optimism among traditional equity investors. Contrasting this...

US Bitcoin Spot ETF Market Books $72.3 Million Net Inflow, BlackRock Leads Gains

07:25 26-07-2025 （3 days ago）

The US Bitcoin spot ETF market registered a net inflow of $72.3 million, demonstrating continued investor activity across the sector. BlackRock’s IBIT led the positive momentum with a significant single-day inflow of $267.9 million, underscoring robust institutional interest. Contrastingly, significant outflows occurred elsewhere, with Franklin’s FBTC seeing $123.2 million withdrawn and ARK Invest’s ARKB experiencing a $90.2 million outflow. Bitwise’s...

Smart Money Focuses on Leveraged Long Positions for Ethereum and XRP

13:43 27-07-2025 （1 day ago）

Market observers report significant leveraged long positions established by a notable 'smart money' investor involving Ethereum (ETH) and XRP, alongside realized profits on the Hyperliquid decentralized derivatives platform. The investor executed a 2x leveraged long position for Ethereum worth $12.977 million, entering at a price of $3,837 within a single hour. This sizable ETH position is complemented by a separate...

PENGU Token Surges on ETF Speculation and Strong Technical Indicators

20:57 27-07-2025 （1 day ago）

PENGU has experienced significant price appreciation recently, briefly reaching $1.50 per token. The surge followed successful breaks through key resistance levels at $0.12 and $0.33, with market analysts attributing substantial momentum to speculation surrounding a potential Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) filing. Technical analysis highlights the 10-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) acting as a reliable short-term support level for PENGU, triggering rebounds...

Binance Coin Hits Record $827 as Institutional Demand Fuels Rally

06:26 28-07-2025 （16 hours ago）

Binance Coin (BNB) has soared to an unprecedented all-time high of $827. This new peak represents a significant 20% increase over its previous record, elevating the token's market capitalization beyond $105 billion. Robust institutional interest emerged as a primary catalyst for BNB's surge. Growing institutional adoption contributed substantially to its upward trajectory and expanding prominence within the cryptocurrency market. Supporting...

Crypto Whale Nets $55.6 Million Profit from WBTC Holdings Via Complex Lending Strategy

12:07 27-07-2025 （1 day ago）

A sophisticated investor utilizing circular lending protocols has realized a total profit of $55.62 million from Bitcoin holdings represented as Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). The strategy involved accumulating a significant position before executing timed sales on Binance. Starting in late 2024, the whale strategically acquired 1,495 WBTC, valued at $103 million at the time of accumulation, by leveraging funds through circular...