Coinbase has made a significant move in the U.S. derivatives market, launching 24/7 trading for Bitcoin futures. This is the first time that leveraged futures contracts for these digital assets will be available around the clock on a CFTC-regulated exchange. Starting today, U.S. traders will have access to Coinbase Derivatives, LLC (CDE), enabling continuous trading, including weekends, with no restrictions tied to traditional market hours.

24/7 trading for futures is here in the US.

Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum futures on your time — any hour, any day. The market doesn’t sleep, and now, neither do your opportunities.

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The price of Bitcoin has surged past $104,000 this morning, and it’s no accident. A mix of surging institutional inflows, record-breaking ETF momentum, and growing corporate adoption are fueling this rally. Here’s what’s helping contribute to the rising price of Bitcoin. 

Big institutions like banks, asset managers, and even some companies are putting money into Bitcoin through ETFs (exchange-traded funds).

On Wednesday, James Seyffart of Bloomberg ETF Research reported that spot Bitcoin ETFs have officially hit a new all-time high in lifetime flows, reaching $40.33 billion, according to Bloomberg data. This marks a sharp recovery from the dip earlier this year and signals…

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Coinbase has officially launched 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading through its CFTC-regulated arm Coinbase Derivatives. This marks a major milestone for the crypto industry giving both retail and institutional traders the ability to trade futures anytime including weekends. All transactions will be cleared through Nodal Clear ensuring a secure and regulated trading environment.

The company will offer constant execution and risk management support helping users respond to market shifts beyond traditional trading hours. Coinbase aims to bring more flexibility and access to the growing crypto community and is working closely with the CFTC to expand its services further. Partners in this launch include Virtu Financial ABN AMRO Wedbush Securities and Coinbase Financial Markets.

Coinbase executives call this a game-changer for digital assets in the US. The announcement comes just after Coinbase revealed plans to acquire Deribit for 2.9 billion dollars boosting its derivatives offerings. The move signals a clear push toward making crypto futures a mainstream trading option around the clock.

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The team at BTC Inc. is proud to announce that U.S. Vice President (VP) JD Vance will address the Bitcoin 2025 conference from the main stage of the event on May 28 at 9:00 AM PST.

VP Vance’s keynote will be delivered to tens of thousands of attendees at The Venetian Las Vegas as part of the “Code + Country” programming track for the conference. The address will also be streamed globally via Bitcoin Magazine’s media channels and X account.

In making this address, VP Vance will become the first ever U.S. vice president to make a public address in support of Bitcoin. His appearance at the Bitcoin conference comes one year after the President Trump delivered a historic…

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A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) shows that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are being used more during times of economic stress. This happens mostly in countries where inflation is high, it’s expensive to send money, or the government limits how much money can leave the country.

People turn to Bitcoin and stablecoins like USDT and USDC when their financial systems stop working properly or become too expensive to use. This is especially true for small international payments. Crypto gives people another option when they can’t rely on banks or traditional money systems.

A new BIS paper on Bitcoin dropped yesterday. To cut through the jargon:

It…

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Gemini has received approval under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II from the Malta Financial Services Authority allowing it to offer regulated crypto derivatives in the European Union and European Economic Area. This marks a major milestone in the exchange’s 2025 expansion strategy and will enable advanced users to access products like perpetual futures.

Gemini plans to launch these services gradually while continuing to work closely with regulators to ensure full compliance. The exchange’s European head Mark Jennings called the development a big step toward bringing crypto derivatives to both retail and institutional investors across the region. Malta was chosen for its favorable regulatory environment for digital assets.

The company also confirmed it is actively pursuing a Markets in Crypto-Assets license to broaden its crypto offerings. Gemini’s move reflects a growing trend among major crypto firms shifting to Europe following the implementation of the MiCA regime which offers clear legal guidance and supports long-term industry growth.

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Steak ‘n Shake will begin accepting Bitcoin as payment at all its U.S. locations starting May 16, the company announced Thursday, marking one of the largest fast food Bitcoin integrations to date.

Steak n Shake accepting Bitcoin payments at all locations starting May 16, making the cryptocurrency available to our more than 100 million customers. The movement is just beginning….

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— Steak ‘n Shake (@SteaknShake) May 9, 2025

The news follows a wave of cryptic posts earlier this year, including one that asked, “Should Steak ‘n Shake accept Bitcoin?” and a viral image of a Bitcoin-branded spaceship, igniting speculation among…

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