Gemini wins CFTC approval for prediction market, may expand into crypto futures, options and perps

Gemini’s Designated Contract Market will offer binary event contracts and may expand into other CFTC-regulated derivatives.
Binance Futures dismisses staff over insider trading, token promotion via official channel

Binance Futures suspended a group of employees after whistleblowers linked an X post to a token launched on-chain just a minute ahead. The token, Year of Yellow Fruit, continued to trade as the news went viral.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes On-Chain Futures Market for Gas Fees

Vitalik Buterin proposed creating a trustless on-chain futures market for Ethereum gas fees, to give users more predictable and stable costs.
Coinbase Opens 24/7 Trading for All Altcoin Monthly Futures, Perpetuals Next

Coinbase has activated 24/7 trading for all altcoin monthly futures, with perpetual-style contracts arriving soon, expanding derivative access that could boost liquidity and price discovery across a broad slate of non- bitcoin crypto assets.
CME Crypto Derivatives Surge Into New Highs With Rising Demand for Regulated Futures

Soaring crypto derivatives momentum at CME Group is reshaping market dynamics as demand for regulated bitcoin hedging tools explodes, powering record-breaking volume and signaling accelerating institutional conviction in digital-asset risk management. CME Crypto Derivatives Surge to Record Volumes CME Group announced on Nov.
Record Demand for Regulated Crypto Futures Reflects Market Uncertainty

In November 2025, the crypto market witnessed unprecedented demand for regulated futures contracts as investors sought stability amid fluctuating digital asset prices. CME Group, a leading derivatives marketplace, reported that their regulated crypto products, such as Bitcoin and Ether futures, hit new volume records.
Coinbase Expands 24/7 Futures Trading for Leading Altcoins

Coinbase Markets is set to significantly expand its regulated crypto derivatives offering by launching round-the-clock futures trading for a wide range of major altcoins. Beginning Dec. 5, traders will gain 24/7 access to futures tied to AVAX, BCH, ADA, Chainlink (LINK), DOGE, Hedera (HBAR), LTC, DOT, SHIB, Stellar (XLM), and SUI.