Global Derivatives Market Insights & Analysis

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Kraken launches API to support digital asset transactions

The US crypto exchange has launched ‘Kraken Ramp’, an application programming interface (API) that allows any platform to integrate buy/sell flows directly into their product.

Date published: 21 Nov 2025

SEC urges public sector to 'rebuild trust' in digital assets

The US regulator’s director of trading and markets division said digital assets are often called 'trustless' as they rely on distributed networks and cryptographic proofs rather than a single entity or central intermediary.

Date published: 21 Nov 2025

CME to launch Bitcoin volatility indices

CME Group will next month launch new Bitcoin volatility indices, to help users of its growing listed cryptocurrency market gauge market moves.

Date published: 21 Nov 2025

Featured Reports

Featured Reports provide an in-depth view on key industry events and market trends

Clarity For Complex Markets: Asia Derivatives Focus

Asia’s derivatives markets are rapidly evolving, shaped by regulation, technology, and investor behaviour. Access insights from APAC’s leading financial hubs.

Read time: 20 min

US Derivatives Market: Regulation, Geopolitics, Technology & Investor Behaviour

Insights on the 2025 US derivatives market, covering regulation, trading trends, and geopolitical impacts from FOW’s expert analysis.

Read time: 15 min

FOW Spotlight

Regular Spotlights will highlight a specific and topical industry theme with timely and curated content including articles, blogs, webinars etc.

ANALYSIS: Event contract debate dominates Selig confirmation hearing

The role of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in facilitating the growing regulated prediction market was the primary issue brought up in chairman-nominee Michael Selig’s confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Read time: 4 min

ICE to clear Euro rate futures in Amsterdam from December

Intercontinental Exchange has told clients it will start clearing in December its main Euro interest rate (STIR) futures contracts through its European arm to mitigate the effect of European regulation.

Read time: 2 min

ANALYSIS: CME calls for regulatory clarity on sports events contracts

The head of CME Group has called for guidance from the US government on sports contracts, as the exchange prepares to launch an events market with partner FanDuel later this year.

Read time: 3 min