Kraken expands regulated derivatives in Europe with Bitcoin and Ethereum collateral
The feature applies to more than 150 perpetual futures markets available to European users. The exchange operates under MiCA and MiFID II regulations, with oversight from Ireland and Cyprus. Kraken’s…
JPMorgan Chase to start accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum as loan collateral: report
JPMorgan will let clients use Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral for loans. The move marks a major shift from Jamie Dimon’s past crypto criticism. Other major banks are…
Bitcoin Pepe price outlook as JPMorgan reportedly plans to accept BTC ETFs as collateral
Speculative capital is moving toward early-stage tokens as traders hunt for momentum-driven gains. Bitcoin Pepe has emerged as one of 2025’s most closely watched presales. The project has raised over…
Coinbase introduces USD Coin (USDC) loans using Bitcoin as collateral
Coinbase has introduced USDC loans with Bitcoin as collateral. The loans are available for US customers. The loans have no fixed repayment and they auto-adjust based on the activities on…
Deribit Exchange announces integration of Ethena’s USDe as margin collateral
Deribit will integrate Ethena’s USDe as collateral by January 2025. USDe’s decentralized model uses derivatives, unlocking new structured products. Ethena’s governance token ENA token hit an intraday high of $0.63…
CFTC votes on allowing DLT-based collateral in commodities and derivatives trading
CFTC’s subcommittee recommends using DLT-based collateral in trading. Approval could broaden access to digital assets for smaller market participants. Strong ETF inflows signal growing institutional interest in digital assets. In…
Collateral: DeFi, Loans, and the Pivot to Crypto Nativity
What is Collateral in Crypto? Collateral is security for a debt – an asset that secures a loan to protect the borrower's interests. With the advent of DeFi, which removes…