Podcasts about ledgerx

In this episode of Drinks With a VC, co-hosts Vik Lakhwara and Bree Hanson are joined by Arun Mittal, co-founder of MBM Capital. Arun discusses his journey from receiving an electrical engineering degree from Stanford and co-founding Chutney Technologies to leading turnarounds and investing in distressed startups. He speaks candidly about the lessons learned from his failures and shares insights into the unique investment thesis of MBM Capital, which focuses on revitalizing startups that have hit roadblocks. The conversation covers the challenges of revamping companies, the importance of recognizing executional flaws, and providing strategic guidance to unlock hidden value. Arun also touches on his involvement with LedgerX, the state of venture capital, and the importance of knowing oneself and asking for help. Don't miss this enlightening and refreshingly transparent discussion on the realities of turning around struggling ventures.Links https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com/https://www.mbmcapital.co/

Juthica Chou is the head of OTC options trading at Kraken and the former president of LedgerX. In this episode, Chou explains how crypto's recent rally is being reflected in the options market, and what signals to pay attention to in the weeks ahead. According to Chou, volatility has returned to the market after months of relatively little activity: "The market's definitely pricing some big moves. And I always say, like if it can go up fast, it can go down faster." This episode is brought to you by our sponsors PayPal. Make your crypto move with PayPal. Get started today at PayPal.com/crypto

On this episode we are joined by: JOHN SMOLLEN:  Executive Vice President, Head of Exchange Traded Products and Strategic Relations, Miax Mark and John discuss: Is Miax really building a trading floor in Miami? Why does Miax need a 4th options exchange? The impact of the 1 billion contract milestone that was shattered this year? His thoughts on the future of 0 DTE contracts. Will we see 0 DTE Apple or Tesla this year? Why did Miax buy LedgerX from the wreckage of FTX? What are Miax's plans for SPIKES and the volatility market going forward? and much more...

On this episode we are joined by: JOHN SMOLLEN:  Executive Vice President, Head of Exchange Traded Products and Strategic Relations, Miax Mark and John discuss: Is Miax really building a trading floor in Miami? Why does Miax need a 4th options exchange? The impact of the 1 billion contract milestone that was shattered this year? His thoughts on the future of 0 DTE contracts. Will we see 0 DTE Apple or Tesla this year? Why did Miax buy LedgerX from the wreckage of FTX? What are Miax's plans for SPIKES and the volatility market going forward? and much more...

Hello everyone! It's been a minute since our last Web 3 Unpacked Crypto Weekly Review, but we'll make up for it today. Here are some of the recent updates to bring you up to speed:- Microsoft has ended the waitlist for access to GPT-4.- JPMorgan has acquired First Republic Bank.- FTX got approval to sell LedgerX, a cryptocurrency derivatives platform, to a group of investors for 27 and a half million dollars.- Montana's governor signed a pro-crypto mining bill into law, making the state more attractive for companies looking to set up mining operations.- A new proposal in the French Senate would allow social media influencers to promote cryptocurrencies.- Cooper Morgenthau, a former CFO of two SPACs, was sentenced to 3 years in prison for embezzling 5 million dollars he used to trade crypto and meme stocks.- In collaboration with international law enforcement agencies, the FBI seized 9 crypto exchange domains used for criminal activity.Learn more about the world of Web3 and how to navigate the rapidly changing crypto and blockchain landscape: https://linktr.ee/arctai

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Arun Bio   We founded MBM Capital with one mission: create a new, profitable pathway for founders whose companies are orphaned by traditional VC.   Arun has over 20 years of investment, operations and turnaround experience, including at firms such as Shinsei Bank (early employee at JC Flowers / Rippledwood led turnaround), StoneCastle, Klarna and LedgerX. He has invested over $500mm of capital during his career in speciality finance companies, community banks, fintech and other special situations.     We talk about   How does one come up with their fund's thesis? What type of numbers in general terms do Private Equity groups like to see? How does interest rates change your decisions when making an offer on a company? How do you go about thinking about structuring a deal, both price and terms, when you make an offer on a company? How do you analyze different value drivers of a company? And much more     Connect with Arun   https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunmittal/ arun.mittal@gmail.com 917-804-6533 https://www.mbmcapital.co/

I flew out to Chicago to interview Brett Harrison, who is the former President of FTX US President and founder of Architect.In his first longform interview since the fall of FTX, he speak in great detail about his entire tenure there and about SBF's dysfunctional leadership. He talks about how the inner circle of Gary Wang, Nishad Singh, and SBF mismanaged the company, controlled the codebase, got distracted by media, and even threatened him for his letter of resignation.In what was my favorite part of the interview, we also discuss his insights about the financial system from his decades of experience in the world's largest HFT firms.And we talk about Brett's new startup, Architect, as well as the general state of crypto post-FTX.After talking with Brett for 3 hours, I found him to be extremely intelligent, thoughtful, and ethical.Watch on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast platform. Read the full transcript here. Follow me on Twitter for updates on future episodes.Similar episodesSide note: Paying the billsTo help pay the bills for my podcast, I've turned on paid subscriptions on Substack.No major content will be paywalled - please don't donate if you have to think twice before buying a cup of coffee.But if you have the means & have enjoyed my podcast, I would appreciate your support

Derivatives Data is a new product in Brave New Coin's market data product suite. Developed by BNC in response to the accelerating growth in crypto derivatives trading, the product provides comprehensive real-time data on the crypto derivatives market. Track the next expiring Bitcoin Futures, compare funding rates between Perpetual swaps, or explore open interest across Option strikes.    Why you should listen Brave New Coin's Aditya Das and Ryan Greaves join Andy to discuss the crypto derivatives market and the new derivatives data offering from Brave New Coin. BNC's market-data platform provides high up-time, low latency data throughput to support a range of business and trader use cases. It's built for enterprise developers with BNC's robust exchange and asset mapping to avoid duplicate and inconsistent ticker symbols. The data tracks Futures, Perpetuals, and Options using data from Binance, BitMEX, Bybit, Deribit, Kraken, LedgerX, and OKX. Supporting links Derivatives Data Page  Derivatives Data Articles on BNC Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin   If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, January 13, 2023. "The Hash" group discusses today's top stories, including allegations that Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss' cryptocurrency exchange Gemini and cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities. Plus, to repay creditors, FTX has been cleared by a bankruptcy judge to sell four key units, including derivatives arm LedgerX. And finally, the crypto winter deepens as Crypto.com becomes the latest company to announce its job cuts in 2023.Disclosure: Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.See also:FTX Cleared to Sell LedgerX, Japanese Units by Bankruptcy JudgeFormer SEC Lawyer Says Agency Pushing to Be Crypto Regulator With Gemini/Genesis SuitSEC Alleges Gemini, Genesis Sold Unregistered SecuritiesCrypto.com Cuts 20% Workforce as Firm Braces for Crypto Winter-This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heya Cryptozens, Episode 392: FTX Contagion Armstrong on SBF claims Musk on SBF donations SBF Speculates LedgerX on the block AAX Clients Attack It's 10 PM Pacific time and the date is December 4th, 2022. Welcome back to the Crypto Overnighter. My name is Nikodemus, I'll be your host as we take a nightly look at the crypto, nft and metaverse space and the industry that surrounds it. And keep in mind, nothing in this show should ever be considered financial advice.  Email: nick@cryptoovernighter.com Salem Friends of Felines: https://sfof.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CryptoCorvus1

With the fallout from the meltdown of Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX empire still unfolding in the markets, exchange leaders and other executives from the cleared derivatives industry gathered in Chicago for the annual FIA Futures & Options Expo.FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken joined the show to talk about what the collapse of FTX might mean for the future of regulation in the digital asset sector. Lukken touted the soundness of properly regulated entities (like FTX's own LedgerX) and marked the 50th anniversary of the launch of financial futures by commenting on how he thinks the industry will continue to evolve.MFS Investment Management Do more than survive. See how we strive to make the most of changing bond markets.Sign up for Modern Money SmartBriefFollow this show on Twitter @ModernMoneyPod

This week on episode 267 of the BlockHash Podcast, we have CEO James Wo of DFG. James is the Founder and CEO Digital Finance Group (DFG), a global blockchain and digital asset investment firm with more than $1B Assets Under Management. Mr. Wo is also the Chairman of Matrix, the first regulated virtual assets multilateral trading facility (MTF) & custodian under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) VA policy framework. He is a board member of LedgerX, and an Executive Committee member of the Chamber of Digital Commerce. The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/id1241712666 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6dc84ee4-845b-4bea-b812-b876daab2c7e/BlockHash-Exploring-the-Blockchain Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4AGqU8qxIYVkxXM4q2XpO1 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iNmNhNWM0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Website: www.blockhashpodcast.com On Social Media… Website: https://www.dfg.group/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dfgofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DFG_OfficiaI Twitter: https://twitter.com/realjameswo Find Brandon Zemp & the podcast on Social Media… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblockhash/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zempcapital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempcapital Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brandonzemp Sign up for the "Future Economy" newsletter… Newsletter: https://futureeconomy.memberful.com/join

Chris Perkins, president of CoinFund, a web3 investment firm, discusses his experience at the Crypto Bahamas conference before diving into an FTX.US proposal that would allow for direct trading of crypto derivatives in the US – which appears to be rocking the boat of certain regulators in D.C. Show topics: Chris's two biggest takeaways from his Crypto Bahamas experience how Chris's experience at Lehman Brothers and Citi prepared him for crypto  what issues arise via the plumbing of traditional financial markets why centralized intermediaries make derivatives trading efficient what FTX.US is proposing and how it could be a boon for retail traders how crypto settlement would work compared to the current batch trading method why the acquisition of LedgerX enabled FTX.US to make this proposal what license FTX.US feels like it no longer needs since it can settle derivative transactions on a blockchain whether FTX.US would expand to other derivatives and what that might do to an entity like CME what Chris is listening for in the CFTC's public discussion surrounding FTX.US's proposal  whether FTX.US's proposal will be a partisan issue Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com: https://crypto.onelink.me/J9Lg/unconfirmedcardearnfeb2021      Coinchange: https://coinchange.io    OnJuno: https://onjuno.com/  Galaxis: https://galaxis.xyz/    Episode Links   Chris Perkins LinkedIn:  ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-perkins-092569a/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/perkinscr97  CoinFund:  ​​https://twitter.com/coinfund_io    Coverage of the FTX.US Proposal Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-21/crypto-billionaire-rankles-wall-street-with-futures-trading-plan?sref=m9L277rN  Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbrett/2022/04/27/the-ftx-us-proposal-that-shook-congress-and-the-crypto-derivatives-world/ The Block: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/143792/as-it-weighs-ftx-proposal-cftc-announces-a-roundtable-on-disintermediation  https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/137304/cftc-opens-up-ftx-uss-derivatives-trading-model-to-public-comment  https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/140026/ftx-derivatives-proposal-takes-center-stage-at-congressional-hearing-with-cftc-chairman  CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/03/10/ftxus-derivatives-unit-seeks-cftc-amendment-to-clear-margin-trades-directly-for-customers/ https://www.coindesk.com/video/recent-videos/ftx-us-to-meet-with-cftc-regarding-derivatives-trades/  Public comment:  https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/137304/cftc-opens-up-ftx-uss-derivatives-trading-model-to-public-comment May roundtable:  https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8519-22 https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/04/19/ftx-plan-said-to-face-cftc-roundtable-next-month/ https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/143792/as-it-weighs-ftx-proposal-cftc-announces-a-roundtable-on-disintermediation CME opposition to proposal:  ​​https://www.marketsmedia.com/cme-to-oppose-ftx-clearing-proposal/   Unchained Coverage of FTX.US and LedgerX 2021: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-the-ftx-us-ledgerx-deal-indicates-crypto-ma-might-start-booming/  2019: https://unchainedpodcast.com/ledgerx-on-the-reasons-to-trade-bitcoin-options/ 

Chris Perkins, president of CoinFund, a web3 investment firm, discusses his experience at the Crypto Bahamas conference before diving into an FTX.US proposal that would allow for direct trading of crypto derivatives in the US – which appears to be rocking the boat of certain regulators in D.C. Show topics: Chris's two biggest takeaways from his Crypto Bahamas experience how Chris's experience at Lehman Brothers and Citi prepared him for crypto  what issues arise via the plumbing of traditional financial markets why centralized intermediaries make derivatives trading efficient what FTX.US is proposing and how it could be a boon for retail traders how crypto settlement would work compared to the current batch trading method why the acquisition of LedgerX enabled FTX.US to make this proposal what license FTX.US feels like it no longer needs since it can settle derivative transactions on a blockchain whether FTX.US would expand to other derivatives and what that might do to an entity like CME what Chris is listening for in the CFTC's public discussion surrounding FTX.US's proposal  whether FTX.US's proposal will be a partisan issue Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com: https://crypto.onelink.me/J9Lg/unconfirmedcardearnfeb2021      Coinchange: https://coinchange.io    OnJuno: https://onjuno.com/  Galaxis: https://galaxis.xyz/    Episode Links   Chris Perkins LinkedIn:  ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-perkins-092569a/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/perkinscr97  CoinFund:  ​​https://twitter.com/coinfund_io    Coverage of the FTX.US Proposal Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-21/crypto-billionaire-rankles-wall-street-with-futures-trading-plan?sref=m9L277rN  Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbrett/2022/04/27/the-ftx-us-proposal-that-shook-congress-and-the-crypto-derivatives-world/ The Block: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/143792/as-it-weighs-ftx-proposal-cftc-announces-a-roundtable-on-disintermediation  https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/137304/cftc-opens-up-ftx-uss-derivatives-trading-model-to-public-comment  https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/140026/ftx-derivatives-proposal-takes-center-stage-at-congressional-hearing-with-cftc-chairman  CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/03/10/ftxus-derivatives-unit-seeks-cftc-amendment-to-clear-margin-trades-directly-for-customers/ https://www.coindesk.com/video/recent-videos/ftx-us-to-meet-with-cftc-regarding-derivatives-trades/  Public comment:  https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/137304/cftc-opens-up-ftx-uss-derivatives-trading-model-to-public-comment May roundtable:  https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8519-22 https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/04/19/ftx-plan-said-to-face-cftc-roundtable-next-month/ https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/143792/as-it-weighs-ftx-proposal-cftc-announces-a-roundtable-on-disintermediation CME opposition to proposal:  ​​https://www.marketsmedia.com/cme-to-oppose-ftx-clearing-proposal/   Unchained Coverage of FTX.US and LedgerX 2021: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-the-ftx-us-ledgerx-deal-indicates-crypto-ma-might-start-booming/  2019: https://unchainedpodcast.com/ledgerx-on-the-reasons-to-trade-bitcoin-options/ 

Welcome to episode 93 of the FTX Podcast with special guest Mark Wetjen and your host Tristan Yver.Mark now joins FTX US as Head of Policy and Regulatory Strategy; bringing with him more than twenty years of experience in the practice of law, policy making, regulatory strategy and exchange operations. He most recently held the position of CEO at MIAX Futures, where he focused on crypto-derivative products and strategic initiatives. Mark also previously served as a commissioner and acting chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and was a member of the board of directors at LedgerX.Thank you for your time, energy & insight Mark!

Crypto Regulation: Present & Future with Sydney Schaub, Chief Legal Officer, Gemini. Ryne Miller, General Counsel, FTX US. Zach Dexter, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, LedgerX. Moderated by Robert Hackett, Senior Writer & Tech Editor, Fortune.——————————————————————Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SALTTube/videosFor podcast transcripts and show notes, visit https://www.salt.org/SALT New York is a global thought leadership and networking forum at the intersection of finance, technology and public policy. Over the course of three days, leading investors, creators and thinkers will take the stage in support of SALT's mission: empowering big ideas.#SALTNY

James Wo is an experienced investor and entrepreneur in blockchain technology and digital assets; delivering a 200% return on investment in less than 2 years. Mr. Wo is also the Chairman of Matrix, the first regulated virtual assets multilateral trading facility (MTF) & custodian under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) VA policy framework. He is a board member of LedgerX, and an Executive Committee member of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.  DFG is a global blockchain and digital asset investment firm with more than $1B Assets Under Management. DFG's portfolio includes an actively-managed trading fund which has earned returns of more than 400% over the last five years.

Steven Ehrlich, director of research for digital assets at Forbes, discusses the FTX.US-LedgerX merger, what to expect from FTX going forward, DeFi regulation, and more. Show highlights: why the FTX.US acquisition of derivatives platform LedgerX is significant how FTX.US stacks up against other US cryptocurrency exchanges who should use crypto derivative products how regulators might handle FTX.US and crypto derivative ETFs what to expect from FTX going forward how long FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried spends talking to regulators every day why Steven thinks crypto mergers and acquisitions will be a trend going forward what Steven learned from his conversations with Polygon and Hermez how Fereshteh Forough, a woman living in Afghanistan, is using crypto to help teach women to build dapps, smart contracts, and use crypto   Thank you to our sponsors!   Crypto.com: https://crypto.onelink.me/J9Lg/unconfirmedcardearnfeb2021   Polymarket: https://polymarket.com   Sorare: https://sorare.com       Episode Links   Steven Ehrlich https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenehrlich/?sh=fb976542ce44 https://twitter.com/Steven_Ehrlich  https://www.forbes.com/newsletters/forbescryptoassetadvisor/?sh=55678b72dec8   FTX.US Merger https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenehrlich/2021/08/31/us-bitcoin-exchange-backed-by-billionaire-sam-bankman-fried-moves-into-crypto-derivatives/   M&A Trend https://www.forbes.com/newsletters/forbescryptoassetadvisor/2021/08/31/exploring-voyagers-900-million-token-merger/?sh=29f4f16851b4    Interview with Sam Bankman-Fried https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenehrlich/2021/08/30/billionaire-sam-bankman-fried-pushes-back-against-critics-of-crypto-derivatives/?sh=6428141b5cbd    Polygon-Hermez Deal https://www.coindesk.com/polygon-merges-with-hermez-network-in-250m-deal    Fereshteh Forough Coverage https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenehrlich/2021/08/17/taliban-resurgence-could-threaten-afghan-school-teaching-women-to-code-and-build-ethereum-apps

FTX.US President Brett Harrison wants the company to be the next Robinhood, and he says they're listening to every customer's comments to expand their user base and untangle the complexities of building an exchange. “The retail user base wants to be heard," said Harrison. On this episode of The Scoop, Brett Harrison took a break from coding FTX.US to join host Frank Chaparro for a discussion on how the company is expanding its user base and the company's planned entrance into crypto derivatives. Unlike FTX, which is a global business and closed its Series A round of funding in July to the tune of an $18 billion valuation, FTX.US is focused exclusively on the US market. FTX.US, however, stands to benefit from its namesake's most recent round of funding, of which Harrison said FTX will be allocating an undisclosed portion toward the US business. FTX.US is also focusing on M&A, with an eye to expand its suite of products next year and prepare to go head-to-head with the likes of publicly traded companies like Coinbase and Robinhood. As Harrison put it: "It needs to have all the things that they want to trade." This includes the recent inroads FTX.US has made to unlocking derivatives, which Harrison explained its US arm cannot offer without a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) license. But the company has never shied from pushing the needle on regulation and wants to keep lines of direct communication with regulatory bodies, according to Harrison. "We need to engage [regulatory bodies] in an ongoing way, and so in the cases that we've done that been doing that we've had very positive experiences." Earlier this week, FTX.US announced the acquisition of the long-running crypto derivatives exchange LedgerX and the firm has previously held meetings with CFTC leaders. Episode 53 of Season 3 of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Brett Harrison, President at FTX.US. Listen below, and subscribe to The Scoop on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Email feedback and revision requests to podcast@theblockcrypto.com. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors Eventus, Kraken, and Exodus Eventus is the leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance, transaction monitoring and market risk solutions. Eventus offers a powerful, award-winning trade surveillance platform that is easy to deploy, customize and operate. Eventus is proven in the most complex, high-volume and real-time environments and supports many of the industry's leading crypto exchanges including Coinbase, Gemini, ErisX and OSL. The company's rapidly growing client base relies on Eventus' responsive support and product development teams to overcome its most pressing regulatory challenges. About Kraken Whether you're an experienced crypto trader or just starting out, Kraken has the tools to help you achieve financial freedom. With 50+ cryptocurrencies to choose from, industry-leading security and a wide variety of features to suit any investing strategy, Kraken puts the power in your hands to buy, sell and trade digital assets. Visit Kraken.com to get started today. About Exodus Exodus is leading the world out of traditional finance by building beautiful and user-friendly crypto products. Forget having to learn the nuances of different cryptocurrencies. Exodus is designed for everyone and hides the complex details behind a beautiful and intuitive interface.   Buy and sell one cryptocurrency for another from the comfort of your wallet, in seconds. Funds remain under your full control.   Secure, manage, stake, and exchange all of your favorite cryptocurrencies from one wallet. No account registration is required. Download Exodus at Exodus.com or directly from Google Play and the iOS App Store and you're ready to go.

Steven Ehrlich, director of research for digital assets at Forbes, discusses the FTX.US-LedgerX merger, what to expect from FTX going forward, DeFi regulation, and more. Show highlights: why the FTX.US acquisition of derivatives platform LedgerX is significant how FTX.US stacks up against other US cryptocurrency exchanges who should use crypto derivative products how regulators might handle FTX.US and crypto derivative ETFs what to expect from FTX going forward how long FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried spends talking to regulators every day why Steven thinks crypto mergers and acquisitions will be a trend going forward what Steven learned from his conversations with Polygon and Hermez how Fereshteh Forough, a woman living in Afghanistan, is using crypto to help teach women to build dapps, smart contracts, and use crypto   Thank you to our sponsors!   Crypto.com: https://crypto.onelink.me/J9Lg/unconfirmedcardearnfeb2021   Polymarket: https://polymarket.com   Sorare: https://sorare.com       Episode Links   Steven Ehrlich https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenehrlich/?sh=fb976542ce44 https://twitter.com/Steven_Ehrlich  https://www.forbes.com/newsletters/forbescryptoassetadvisor/?sh=55678b72dec8   FTX.US Merger https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenehrlich/2021/08/31/us-bitcoin-exchange-backed-by-billionaire-sam-bankman-fried-moves-into-crypto-derivatives/   M&A Trend https://www.forbes.com/newsletters/forbescryptoassetadvisor/2021/08/31/exploring-voyagers-900-million-token-merger/?sh=29f4f16851b4    Interview with Sam Bankman-Fried https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenehrlich/2021/08/30/billionaire-sam-bankman-fried-pushes-back-against-critics-of-crypto-derivatives/?sh=6428141b5cbd    Polygon-Hermez Deal https://www.coindesk.com/polygon-merges-with-hermez-network-in-250m-deal    Fereshteh Forough Coverage https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenehrlich/2021/08/17/taliban-resurgence-could-threaten-afghan-school-teaching-women-to-code-and-build-ethereum-apps

LinksDan TwitterJason TwitterJim TwitterShow PartnerThis episode is presented by FTX. Trade on an awesome mobile interface fee-free, and still get all the great portfolio tracking features you know and love: https://uponly.tv/ftxShow NotesCobie & Ledger Dan Matuszewski (CMS Holdings) Jason from Telegram Jim TalbotUpOnly notes“How do we feel here?”– Ledger: “We have 1/2 of the true up only bull maximalists on here, if we get Kaleo on then we'd have the powerhouse”– Dan: “There's so much money pushing in here… you hear about like a 3, 4, 5 billion dollar equity raise in this space every week”– Dan: “Like even if people sold… where's that money gonna go? Like you can only buy so many houses and boats right”– Jason: “We could go up or we could also go down”– Jim: “I'm a mechanical trader – I watch the tape and the order book and trade off imbalances and things there”Derivatives– Ledge: “Dan where do we sit with financing stuff right now?”– Dan: “It's rich. Financing is high right now, not great not a super bullish thing, september expiry coming up too we'll have to make it through these next few months”– Cobie: “You got a lot of people waiting to just wait and buy the ATH breakout on ETH”– Dan: “I am of the opinion there's a lot of margin in the system right now”HOT BALL OF MONEY EFFECT– Cobie: “AVAX blew up, and then Fantom had an announcement, and AVAX stuff dropped like 85% and Fantom tripled”– Dan: “Everyone got it this time, it was like the most pure hot ball of money effect”Bullish Unlocks?– Dan: “A lot of times it pays to know what's going on in the OTC markets”– Dan: “We bought a lot of Solana before the unlock, and it was so hard to get your hands on demand was super prevalent. So it was easy to say the unlock would be bullish”– Cobie: “Have you been playing in these new ecosystems?”– Dan: “Yeah we play in them as much as we can we have a high risk tolerance”NFTs– Jason: “I'm pretty new to these I'm like Sam” [Trabucco]– Jason: “I got pitched this super convincing narrative of pixel dicks and hit up Cobie and was like yo what do you think? and he was like… nah mate”– Cobie: “You hit me up and were like “Dick drawing is historical and monumental, dick drawing is part of human history we've been doing it since the caveman times, it's memetic”” LOLLL– Jim: “I get the sense there are gonna be some great buys over the next few weeks”– There are gonna be huge applications for these in the metaverseLedger's Marriage– Cobie: “You ever show your wi-“– Ledger: “No.” hahaha– Ledger: “One time I showed her my meebit… she was not impressed” lmaoDog Money– Everyone's fractionalizing their dog NFTs, there's so much dog money– Pleasrdao fractionalized the original Doge picture and raised $50M @ $250M val– Dan: “You can't see this stuff and get bearish”– Jason: “Thoughts on people slowing this down?”– Dan: “Really don't think it'll happen, no one wants to be the guy to come in and end this era of free money everywhere”Crypto Getting Weirder– Dan: “It's gonna get weirder and weirder, and when you flush the whole world with all this money it's gonna find its way into really weird corners. New money is just gonna keep pushing in”– Cobie: “I don't wanna live the next 6 months cause I came from a crypto class where once shit gets weird you wanna pull out – i gotta go into a coma”– Someone asked Dan about NFTs– Dan: “A couple junior guys on the desk [shoutout the other CMS guys] are really into it and I'm pumped for them cause they're crushing it, but I just don't have enough time I'm getting older”Art– Jim: “I'm really bullish on NFTs cause I think the art world is gonna join and it might become less pure crypto market”– Cobie: “What's the Mona Lisa of NFTs then?”– Jason: “Why is the Mona Lisa the pico top of all traditional art?”– Cobie: “idk…name 5 art pieces”– Jason: “…Mona Lisa”Other Chains and NFTs– Ledger: “Dan what's the role of on-chain activity in NFTs, like Solana and stuff”– Dan: “The main thesis is that Solana has won spill over because ETH has been successful. But in a practical way the marginal losses of ETH are gonna price out large amounts of people. A lot of people wanna do this and they can do it on Solana (and other L2s)”– Dan: “If you're a buyer that net demand of block space is going to increase then you wanna be long both (ETH and SOL/ L2s)”Normies into Crypto– Dan: “My real world experience has been that bringing new guys on with MetaMask [is tough] because of fees, cancelled transactions and others”– Ledger: “You cannot have a $5,000 bankroll and transact on Ethereum”– Cobie: “Do you think L2s should have a token?”– Dan: “If you have one that doesn't have a token, someone will just fork it add a token and beat you”– Cobie: “Gotcha so you need one defensively”Options– Ledger: “Last week we talked to Sam Tabasco and he said options are not very relevant for crypto”– Dan: “We do trade options, we have a dedicated head that just trades vol, but I agree its not important. But it does make money and makes sense as a business” s/o Ryan probably drinking a stroller beer rn– Ledge: “Do you keep that person because it will become more important?”– Dan: “Its optionality on optionality. Eventually there will be an ETF and that will live on options”– FTX just bought LedgerX, only place US retail can trade optionsCobie: “How long do you reckon until Pfizer and FTX partner to increase vaccine adoptions in the crypto community” lol*Dan has to jet* good bye sirFOR THE RECORD dan was chatting internally and made 2-5 trades over the course of this podcast, SBF vibesPrice Predictions– Cobie: “If we break ATH here – $20k ETH, $150k-$200k BTC end of October”– *Someone in chat said Cobie hates Solana*– Cobie: “Solana is the only project episode we've had and like my 3rd largest position. Nice try mate”Biggest Crypto Regret– Ledger: “this podcast I talk to people every week who made it”– Jason: “no regrets I see nothing but opportunity”– Jim: “I'm a low time frame guy so I always sell early”– Cobie: “2014 I lost a chunk of money and BTC Drak (?) said you haven't earned your stripes til you've lost 100 Bitcoin”FINAL ALPHA– Jim: “If you don't know when to buy or what price, average in. Then if you get a lower low, the trends broken”– Jason: “Trust yourself, if you don't trust yourself then just fucking trust yourself. The only mistake is not knowing how to handle yourself”Ledger outro with Dutch accentNotes by KevinMusic by GiovanniPickle

Zach Dexter is the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of LedgerX. He is an experienced software engineer, project manager and technology architect. Prior to this, Zach was Lead Software Engineer at Tutorspree, where he built out the full stack for an extensive set of internal tools and external-facing features.LedgerX is a Swap Execution Facility and Derivatives Clearing Organization that specializes on crypto derivatives. LedgerX has the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) approval to trade and clear swaps on digital money. Ledgerx also offers Bitcoin options trading and clearing. LedgerX options allow users the opportunity to earn a fiat-based yield on Bitcoin by making a contract that gives them the right to sell or buy an asset at a specified price on a specified date when they think it would be profitable due to price changes.————————————————————————— For podcast transcripts and show notes, visit salt.org/talksWatch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CX8oYXKPuvEDeveloped, created and produced by SALT Venture Group, LLC. Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CRYPTO HOT SEAT OUR GUEST IS ZACH DECKER, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, LEDGERX. WE DISCUSS: WHAT IS LEDGERX THE WORLD OF BITCOIN OPTIONS PHYSICALLY SETTLED BITCOIN OPTIONS THE BITVOL (BITCOIN VOLATILITY INDEX) AND MUCH MORE... BITCOIN BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN OF BITCOIN OPTIONS AND FUTURES VOLUME, VOLATILITY, TRADING ACTIVITY AND SKEW DISCUSSING DEREBIT, CME BITCOIN FUTURES/OPTIONS AND BAKKT FUTURES ALTCOIN UNIVERSE ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CRYPTO HOT SEAT OUR GUEST IS ZACH DECKER, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, LEDGERX. WE DISCUSS: WHAT IS LEDGERX THE WORLD OF BITCOIN OPTIONS PHYSICALLY SETTLED BITCOIN OPTIONS THE BITVOL (BITCOIN VOLATILITY INDEX) AND MUCH MORE... BITCOIN BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN OF BITCOIN OPTIONS AND FUTURES VOLUME, VOLATILITY, TRADING ACTIVITY AND SKEW DISCUSSING DEREBIT, CME BITCOIN FUTURES/OPTIONS AND BAKKT FUTURES ALTCOIN UNIVERSE ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE

In this week’s episode, we sat down with LedgerX Operations Manager, Laura Vidiella del Blanco, for a discussion of LedgerX and crypto-mining industry, check out Laura’s episode of The Sazmining Podcast here. Our guest today graduated from Esade with her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Administration and Management. She also attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she participated in the exchange program in Finance and Data Analytics. Laura went on to obtain her Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. She started her career as an Ethical Information Analyst at Covalence EthicalQuote. She has taken part in International conferences such as Geneva on global, social and economic issues. She became a Broker at STX Services B.V. - which is a Brokerage Firm located in Amsterdam, and has helped to build the start-up Armored Things. She was also a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Boston University, and a Consultant at ECSI Consulting. Now, she is working at LedgerX, a US regulated bitcoin options exchange dedicated to helping individual traders and institutions do more with bitcoin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sazmining/support

Jonathan Keim, communications director of CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), called in with his usual weekly update, which began with a revelation that may startle the IRS. Residents of Switzerland's canton of Zug, aptly named Crypto Valley, now have the option of paying their taxes in Bitcoin (“BTC”) and ether (“ETH”) (https://ccw.fm/1USWE). Zug acquired the crypto label because of its crypto-friendly policies. Despite its size — population of 30,000 — the small town is home to cryptocurrency exchange Shapeshift, as well as the Ethereum Foundation. Opening its arms to the latter has proven to be a game changer. The presence of the Ethereum Foundation has precipitated an entire ecosystem of service providers and developers within the community. With this latest pronouncement, which allows companies and private individuals to pay taxes up to an amount of 100,000 Swiss francs ($109,670), the canton maintains its place as a leader in crypto regulation. In other news, social content publishing platform The Capital claims that Bitcoin is now the sixth-largest world currency (https://ccw.fm/YpEMB). The Capital report states that “at its current market cap, Bitcoin has a money supply worth more than 170 different fiat currencies,” which is a good indication that contrasting the money supply of various world currencies to Bitcoin valuation may be a bit of an apples-to-oranges comparison. Despite being dubbed a currency, Bitcoin seems to lack three essential characteristics — medium of exchange, store of value and unit of account — that money must have. Many businesses and individuals will transact in Bitcoin, but the currency is still not widely enough accepted to be a medium of exchange. Moreover, its price fluctuations make it ill-suited to qualify as a store of value or a unit of exchange. Keim's final headline, CFTC Greenlights LedgerX Request to Move Beyond Digital Currency Products, shows regulators are warming to the idea of digital assets (https://ccw.fm/QgqEK). The CFTC has announced its approval of the LedgerX application to offer fully collateralized futures and options products in addition to the digital asset swaps it already provides. The CFTC order effectively removes the distinction between derivatives on digital assets and those with more established bases, such as commodities, stocks, bonds, interest rates and currencies. Now investors should find it a tad easier to cut risk as they search for returns in the current pandemic-plagued environment. To view the most recent episode of “The Wild West Crypto Show,” now on TV in 45 cities across the nation, including its ongoing segment from CryptoCurrencyWire featuring the latest news from around the world, visit https://ccw.fm/PlMwA

Tune in as CoinDesk podcasts editor Adam B. Levine and senior markets reporter Brad Keoun run down recent action in the markets, interesting longer-term trends and some of the most important crypto industry developments of the day.On today’s episode:Bitcoin markets over the past 24 hours...CME launches new bitcoin options tradingJapanese regulators cut maximum leverage in halfUS regulators seek more than 16 million from ICOBOXUS Treasury reportedly moving forward with tracking grants on a blockchainChina reports progress towards launch of Digital YuanExchange platform LedgerX raised money, dropped founders, and re-hired their former CTO as new CEOA brief look at Ethereum Classic and why the 'conservative' chain keeps upgradingTo make sure you never miss an episode, you can subscribe to Markets daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and just about any other place you’d like to listen. If you’re enjoying the show, we really appreciate you leaving a review. And if you have any thoughts or comments, email podcasts@coindesk.com

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up half a % at $8,129 XRP is up 1% at 21 cents and Ethereum is up slightly at $143 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcapital vendor up 186% Cortex up 30% Educare up 24% Ethereum classic complete its Agharta update this morning. CES saw two blockchain devices pick up accolades. LedgerX has named the former chief technology officer as the new CEO. The SEC has filed documents indicating that telegram kept selling tokens after their 1.7 billion ICO

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $8,063 XRP is up 1% at 21 cents and Ethereum is up 3% $142 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 37% Steem up 23% The people’s bank of china has said that the top level of its design for their digital currency has reached completion. Spencer Dinwiddie says he's going to be allowed to tokenize his contract beginning January 13th. A revised lawsuit is coming back to Bitfinex and Tether for allegedly manipulating the bitcoin market. A LedgerX board member is raising his concerns about the ousting of the founders.

Former CFTC chairman Christopher Giancarlo talks about how his experience of the financial crisis piqued his interest in blockchain technology, why the CFTC thought the introduction of Bitcoin futures would help pop the 2017 Bitcoin bubble, and how "there's no simple answer" to explain when a token goes from being a security to a commodity. He discusses why he believes there needs to be a "refresh" of regulations written decades ago that are difficult to apply in a digital world, why he thinks Libra represents a fundamental generational change and why he thinks the project should be allowed to go forward. We also cover the Chinese digital yuan, why the USD should not assume that its global dominance today will translate into global dominance tomorrow, and his own proposal for a digital dollar, which he dubs "Zelle + JPMorgan Coin." Plus, he gives the behind-the-scenes look at why he decided to speak "as a dad" in the Congressional hearing that made him an overnight crypto celebrity. Thank you to our sponsors!  Kraken: https://www.kraken.com CipherTrace: http://ciphertrace.com/unchained Crypto.com: http://crypto.com Episode links:  Christopher Giancarlo: https://twitter.com/giancarloMKTS  https://www.cftc.gov/About/Commissioners/JChristopherGiancarlo/index.htm CFTC: https://www.cftc.gov/ Chamber of Digital Commerce: https://digitalchamber.org/ Let the technology evolve before regulating/CFTC is behind on regulating: https://www.coindesk.com/cftc-chair-says-regulator-is-behind-on-blockchain Popping the Bitcoin bubble: https://www.coindesk.com/trump-administration-popped-2017-bitcoin-bubble-ex-cftc-chair-says  Talks with Facebook pre-Libra launch: https://www.coindesk.com/facebook-holds-talks-with-cftc-over-globalcoin-cryptocurrency-report The introduction of Bitcoin futures helping to pop the crypto bubble: https://www.frbsf.org/economic-research/publications/economic-letter/2018/may/how-futures-trading-changed-bitcoin-prices/ Wall Street Journal op-ed proposing a digital dollar: https://www.wsj.com/articles/we-sent-a-man-to-the-moon-we-can-send-the-dollar-to-cyberspace-11571179923 Initial confusion over LedgerX not receiving approval or disapproval within 180 days to launch Bitcoin futures: https://www.coindesk.com/what-happened-why-the-first-us-physical-bitcoin-futures-contracts-havent-launched CoinDesk article with emails from LedgerX on CFTC dispute: https://www.coindesk.com/ledgerx-claims-personal-animus-drove-ex-cftc-chair-to-stall-approvals Commodity Exchange Act: https://legcounsel.house.gov/Comps/Commodity%20Exchange%20Act.pdf Emails sent from LedgerX to the CFTC:  https://static.coindesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/19-00104-FOIA-Records.pdf Paul Chou’s blog post summarizing what happened: https://blog.ledgerx.com/let-me-set-the-record-straight/ More context from Noelle Acheson on the dispute: https://www.coindesk.com/derivatives-drama-the-unintended-consequences-of-crypto-regulation

Former CFTC chairman Christopher Giancarlo talks about how his experience of the financial crisis piqued his interest in blockchain technology, why the CFTC thought the introduction of Bitcoin futures would help pop the 2017 Bitcoin bubble, and how "there's no simple answer" to explain when a token goes from being a security to a commodity. He discusses why he believes there needs to be a "refresh" of regulations written decades ago that are difficult to apply in a digital world, why he thinks Libra represents a fundamental generational change and why he thinks the project should be allowed to go forward. We also cover the Chinese digital yuan, why the USD should not assume that its global dominance today will translate into global dominance tomorrow, and his own proposal for a digital dollar, which he dubs "Zelle + JPMorgan Coin." Plus, he gives the behind-the-scenes look at why he decided to speak "as a dad" in the Congressional hearing that made him an overnight crypto celebrity. Thank you to our sponsors!  Kraken: https://www.kraken.com CipherTrace: http://ciphertrace.com/unchained Crypto.com: http://crypto.com Episode links:  Christopher Giancarlo: https://twitter.com/giancarloMKTS  https://www.cftc.gov/About/Commissioners/JChristopherGiancarlo/index.htm CFTC: https://www.cftc.gov/ Chamber of Digital Commerce: https://digitalchamber.org/ Let the technology evolve before regulating/CFTC is behind on regulating: https://www.coindesk.com/cftc-chair-says-regulator-is-behind-on-blockchain Popping the Bitcoin bubble: https://www.coindesk.com/trump-administration-popped-2017-bitcoin-bubble-ex-cftc-chair-says  Talks with Facebook pre-Libra launch: https://www.coindesk.com/facebook-holds-talks-with-cftc-over-globalcoin-cryptocurrency-report The introduction of Bitcoin futures helping to pop the crypto bubble: https://www.frbsf.org/economic-research/publications/economic-letter/2018/may/how-futures-trading-changed-bitcoin-prices/ Wall Street Journal op-ed proposing a digital dollar: https://www.wsj.com/articles/we-sent-a-man-to-the-moon-we-can-send-the-dollar-to-cyberspace-11571179923 Initial confusion over LedgerX not receiving approval or disapproval within 180 days to launch Bitcoin futures: https://www.coindesk.com/what-happened-why-the-first-us-physical-bitcoin-futures-contracts-havent-launched CoinDesk article with emails from LedgerX on CFTC dispute: https://www.coindesk.com/ledgerx-claims-personal-animus-drove-ex-cftc-chair-to-stall-approvals Commodity Exchange Act: https://legcounsel.house.gov/Comps/Commodity%20Exchange%20Act.pdf Emails sent from LedgerX to the CFTC:  https://static.coindesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/19-00104-FOIA-Records.pdf Paul Chou's blog post summarizing what happened: https://blog.ledgerx.com/let-me-set-the-record-straight/ More context from Noelle Acheson on the dispute: https://www.coindesk.com/derivatives-drama-the-unintended-consequences-of-crypto-regulation

Location: Skype Date: Thursday, 17th October Project: Gold Bullion International Role: Co-Founder Bitcoin's design allows you holders to claim monetary sovereignty, taking money and power away from banks and the legacy financial system. So, why do Bitcoiners seem so desperate to see the influx of institutional investors? A large injection of capital into the markets would likely see the price of Bitcoin go up, but, would it not be best to see organic growth in adoption by people, rather than corporations? It is easier than ever for institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin. With the recent launch of Bakkt futures contracts along with LedgerX and CME, there are ways for large traders to get skin in the game. But the volume is low, why? Education is an often overlooked part of the Bitcoin onboarding process. No matter what background someone is from getting them to see past Bitcoin as 'magic internet money' can be incredibly challenging. Dan Tapiero is a veteran global macro investor and a co-founder of Gold Bullion International. Having worked as a portfolio manager and analyst he became aware of Bitcoin in 2013, initially writing it off for having a too-small market cap and a "VC plaything". Dan's opinion has gone from not seeing the value in Bitcoin to believing it could take over as a financial system. In this interview, Dan explains what changed his mind on Bitcoin, gold as a safe haven asset, Twitter, wealth redistribution, trade wars and Trump's influence over the markets.

Location: SkypeDate: Thursday, 17th OctoberProject: Gold Bullion InternationalRole: Co-FounderBitcoin’s design allows you holders to claim monetary sovereignty, taking money and power away from banks and the legacy financial system.So, why do Bitcoiners seem so desperate to see the influx of institutional investors? A large injection of capital into the markets would likely see the price of Bitcoin go up, but, would it not be best to see organic growth in adoption by people, rather than corporations?It is easier than ever for institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin. With the recent launch of Bakkt futures contracts along with LedgerX and CME, there are ways for large traders to get skin in the game. But the volume is low, why?Education is an often overlooked part of the Bitcoin onboarding process. No matter what background someone is from getting them to see past Bitcoin as 'magic internet money' can be incredibly challenging.Dan Tapiero is a veteran Global Macro investor and a co-founder of Gold Bullion International. Having worked as a portfolio manager and analyst he became aware of Bitcoin in 2013, initially writing it off for having a too-small market cap and a "VC plaything". Dan's opinion has gone from not seeing the value in Bitcoin to believing it could take over as a financial system.In this interview, Dan explains what changed his mind on Bitcoin, gold as a safe haven asset, Twitter, wealth redistribution, trade wars and Trump’s influence over the markets.-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show my doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: Bitcoin | Ethereum | Litecoin | Monero | ZCash | RipplecoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CRYPTO HOT SEAT SEGMENT   GUEST: Juthica Chou, COO and co-founder of LedgerX   BACKGROUND? WHAT IS LEDGERX? YOU OFFER BITCOIN SWAPS AND OPTIONS - TELL US ABOUT THOSE WHAT IS THE UNDERLYING FOR THE OPTIONS? HOW FAR OUT CAN YOU TRADE THE OPTIONS? WHAT TYPE OF LIQUIDITY/MARKETS ARE YOU SEEING? ARE YOU APPROVED FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS TO TRADE OPTIONS? WHO IS PROVIDING THE LIQUIDITY FOR YOUR OPTIONS? AND MORE..     BITCOIN BREAKDOWN SEGMENT   CRYPTO ALMOST EXACTLY UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW - UP ABOUT $50 FROM LAST SHOW   BTC VOLATILITY   30 DAY REALIZED: UP TO 60% FROM 54%    BTC OPTIONS VOLUME ON DERIBIT   LIGHT VOLUME WEEK ONLY ONE DAY ABOVE $30M THIS PAST WEEK   OPTIONS TRADES OVER THE PAST WEEK   BUY 300 MAR 4000 PUTS SELL 163 OCT 9500 CALLS   BTC VOL TERM STRUCTURE   SIMILAR TO LAST SHOW   BTC CALL/PUT RATIO   DOWN TO 54% FROM 57% LAST WEEK  CALLS STILL IN CHARGE - SLIGHTLY   BTC OPEN INTEREST   UP TO $409M FROM $371M   CME BTC FUTURES   VERY QUIET DAY BUT DECENT VOLUME WEEK    THE ALTCOIN UNIVERSE SEGMENT   ETH: UP $5 THIS WEEK RIPPLE - GETTING A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE AGAIN THIS WEEK UP NEARLY $.02 LTC - DOWN $1.5 FROM LAST WEEK BITCOIN CASH - DOWN $9 FROM LAST WEEK    

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CRYPTO HOT SEAT SEGMENT   GUEST: Juthica Chou, COO and co-founder of LedgerX   BACKGROUND? WHAT IS LEDGERX? YOU OFFER BITCOIN SWAPS AND OPTIONS - TELL US ABOUT THOSE WHAT IS THE UNDERLYING FOR THE OPTIONS? HOW FAR OUT CAN YOU TRADE THE OPTIONS? WHAT TYPE OF LIQUIDITY/MARKETS ARE YOU SEEING? ARE YOU APPROVED FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS TO TRADE OPTIONS? WHO IS PROVIDING THE LIQUIDITY FOR YOUR OPTIONS?   AND MORE..   BITCOIN BREAKDOWN SEGMENT   CRYPTO ALMOST EXACTLY UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW - UP ABOUT $50 FROM LAST SHOW   BTC VOLATILITY   30 DAY REALIZED: UP TO 60% FROM 54%    BTC OPTIONS VOLUME ON DERIBIT   LIGHT VOLUME WEEK ONLY ONE DAY ABOVE $30M THIS PAST WEEK   OPTIONS TRADES OVER THE PAST WEEK   BUY 300 MAR 4000 PUTS SELL 163 OCT 9500 CALLS   BTC VOL TERM STRUCTURE   SIMILAR TO LAST SHOW   BTC CALL/PUT RATIO   DOWN TO 54% FROM 57% LAST WEEK CALLS STILL IN CHARGE - SLIGHTLY   BTC OPEN INTEREST   UP TO $409M FROM $371M   CME BTC FUTURES   VERY QUIET DAY BUT DECENT VOLUME WEEK     THE ALTCOIN UNIVERSE SEGMENT   ETH: UP $5 THIS WEEK RIPPLE - GETTING A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE AGAIN THIS WEEK UP NEARLY $.02 LTC - DOWN $1.5 FROM LAST WEEK BITCOIN CASH - DOWN $9 FROM LAST WEEK    

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Simon Taylor is back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in blockchain, Bitcoin and Crypto including: Block.one agrees to pay $24M penalty for unregistered EOS ICO (01:32) Swiss Stock Exchange SIX lines up buyers for its Initial Digital Offering (12:05) Fidelity Digital Assets to Provide Custody for Bitcoin Derivatives Yield Fund (20:53) SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says digital assets could one day be ‘the money of the internet’ (27:16) Barclays, Overstock lead $8m funding for identity startup Evernym (32:10) LedgerX cries foul; CFTC says there’s no favoritism (35:52) The Tweet of the Week comes from @davidmarcus about well... libra! Why not send us your best tweets? See if you can get a shout out on the show! (37:44) We also bring you an amazing interview with Matthew Pollard, Founder and CFO at Archax! (41:33) Check out our brand new documentary 11:YEARS - the Rise of UK Fintech now. Head over to 11years.film to watch for free, and share using #11YEARS. If you enjoyed the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show at: www.twitter.com/bchaininsider Special Guest: Richard Cohen.

This is your daily roundup for Saturday, September 28, 2019.  The NBA disallows tokenization of contracts, Harbor receives a broker-dealer license, and LedgerX claims unfair treatment by ex-CFTC Chair Giancarlo. ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://glow.fm/mota NBA Disallows Tokenization Of Contracts The NBA says Nets basketball player Spencer Dinwiddie can’t sell shares in his contract for a security token offering as it violates the league’s collective bargaining agreement. The league said the arrangement is prohibited by the C.B.A., which rules that ‘no player shall assign or otherwise transfer to any third party his right to receive compensation from the team under his uniform player contract. Dinwiddie planned to tokenize part of his contract on the ethereum blockchain, in order to raise $13.5 million from his three-year, $35 million contract. The token would allow Dinwiddie to raise part of his salary up front and token holders would receive his regular salary payments, recouping their investments and earning interest. Paxos Trust Company was set to provide custody and escrow services for the project, paying investors out in the Paxos Standard stablecoin. Dinwiddie also revealed that he had partnered with Tron Foundation’s Justin Sun to donate 8.2 bitcoin to charity by selling his game-worn shoes for the 2019/2020 season. Harbor Receives Broker-Dealer License Harbor Square Investments, a subsidiary of tokenized securities platform Harbor, has received a broker-dealer license from FINRA. Broker-dealers can buy and sell securities on their own and on their clients’ behalves. In crypto, a broker-dealer who treats digital assets as securities could market them to institutional investors, but face strict requirements from the SEC and FINRA. Harbor adopted a conservative mindset more closely associated with Wall Street banks to overcome regulators’ concerns. Harbor’s compliance officers prepared a 500-page Written Supervisory Procedure document for the SEC, outlining countless processes, from on-boarding new hires to documenting instant messages. Harbor plans to become a “one-stop shop” for digital asset issuers, including managing fundraising, managing investors, tokenizing, and enabling liquidity. LedgerX Claims Unfair Treatment By Ex-CFTC Chair  LedgerX believes former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo was personally biased against the company, and improperly used his position to delay the approval of an amended Derivatives Clearing Organization registration. LedgerX claims that the ex-chair was animus towards a blog post written by LedgerX CEO Paul Chou. The blog post, written in 2018, implied that preferential treatment was being given to larger companies so former chair Giancarlo could cement his legacy. The blog referred to the approval of Bakkt, which was running into issues at the time. According to documents obtained by CoinDesk, former Chair Giancarlo threatened the company by calling a LedgerX board member and telling him that he was going to make sure the Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) registration order would be revoked. According to the allegation, a CFTC staffer tried to tamper with a LedgerX’s audit. LedgerX CEO Paul Chou  stated “We had conversations with division level heads that discussed how much of a mess this was and that one of them told me that he felt like ‘a guard in a concentration camp, just following orders from the top.’ These orders were completely divorced from the regulatory framework designed to impartially judge an application’s merit and good standing, and in our view, was based entirely on a personal animus between [Giancarlo] and me because of my blog post.” Under federal law, the CFTC has 180 days to approve or deny an application, but LedgerX has noted that its DCO amendment application has been outstanding for more than 250 days. LedgerX CEO Paul Chou was let go from the CFTC’s Technology Advisory Committee this Friday. CFTC spokesperson Michael Short stated “Paul’s erratic and unprofessional behavior had the potential to distract from the important issues under consideration by the committee”

Bryan Bishop (Bitcoin developer & consultant) joins me in this episode to talk about his experiences with Bitcoin Custody from working at LedgerX and in other settings. We talk about: Bitcoin Custody & Vaults Shamir’s Secret Sharing Bitcoin Hardware Smart Custody Transcripts of Bitcoin Conferences/Podcasts The Bitcoin alert key saga Transhumanism Bryan links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kanzure Personal Website: https://heybryan.org/ Transcripts: http://diyhpl.us/wiki/transcripts/ Other links mentioned: https://smartcustody.com/ https://www.weboftrust.info/ https://dfa2019.bitcoinedge.org/ https://telaviv2019.bitcoinedge.org/ https://telaviv2019.scalingbitcoin.org/ https://github.com/satoshilabs/slips/blob/master/slip-0039.md https://github.com/unchained-capital/hermit https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/pipermail/bitcoin-dev/2018-July/016189.html https://www.coindesk.com/what-happened-when-a-secret-bitcoin-key-went-public SLP Bitcoin Custody Series: https://stephanlivera.com/slp-bitcoin-custody-series Sponsor links: Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=stephanlivera Unchained Capital: https://www.unchained-capital.com/?utm_source=Stephan%20Livera&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=Affiliate Stephan Livera links: Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/stephanlivera Show notes and website: https://stephanlivera.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1415720320 Rate and Review the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/stephan-livera-podcast/id1415720320?mt=2 Orange Coin Good and other Merchandise @ Layer One BTC Store: https://layeronebtc.com/collections/stephan-livera-podcast Email contact: stephanlivera@pm.me

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#CryptoCorner: CFTC Contradicts LedgerX BTC Futures Approval Claim, ICE CEO: Bakkt to Launch Soon, Gibraltar Licenses Crypto Derivatives Trader and UAE to Launch Blockchain Consortium for Businesses

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#CryptoCorner: CFTC Contradicts LedgerX BTC Futures Approval Claim, ICE CEO: Bakkt to Launch Soon, Gibraltar Licenses Crypto Derivatives Trader and UAE to Launch Blockchain Consortium for Businesses

#CryptoCorner: CFTC Contradicts LedgerX BTC Futures Approval Claim, ICE CEO: Bakkt to Launch Soon, Gibraltar Licenses Crypto Derivatives Trader and UAE to Launch Blockchain Consortium for Businesses

#CryptoCorner: CFTC Contradicts LedgerX BTC Futures Approval Claim, ICE CEO: Bakkt to Launch Soon, Gibraltar Licenses Crypto Derivatives Trader and UAE to Launch Blockchain Consortium for Businesses

video: https://youtu.be/T1HviMT2qOM Join Naomi Brockwell and Chris Karabats for the Weekly Crypto Recap! 3:53 LedgerX futures announced, then the CFTC announces they didn't actually have permission 13:10 FED cuts interest rates 24:22 Senate holds a hearing on cryptocurrencies in general: we share the major takeaway 39:37 The movement that Libra sparked: Walmart now following suit 45:14 CSW vs Ver lawsuit dismissed 48:24 South Korea declares regulation free crypto zone 54:04 Quadriga, Tether, Bitfinex: Quadriga saga continues, lawyers are the ultimate winner Tether/Bitfinex shares new information about their fight with the NYAG Tether used for moving money across Russia/China border The company that links Quadriga and bitfinex: we draw the links, and show you how the government is fighting the battle against crypto on all fronts 1:04:31 Open Bazaar launches awesome new app, Haven! Thanks to Anthony Monnerot and JR from Exciting World Cryptos for the superchats! Thanks to Nullus Maximus for the Minds Token! https://www.minds.com/ZerothPosition

Juthica Chou, chief operating officer of LedgerX, talks about the company's new license to offer its derivatives to retail investors and the resulting platform, Omni. She walks through what call and put options are, how they work and why people and companies purchase them as opposed to just buying or selling bitcoin directly. We discuss why LedgerX believes physically settled bitcoin options are superior to cash-settled ones, how LedgerX handles hard forks, and other contracts focused on the technicals of crypto networks it could offer such as its halving contract. Plus, she describes what it was like to be building a Bitcoin-centered company during the "blockchain not Bitcoin" era.  Sign up for the Virtues of the Crypto Revolution retreat with me, Meltem Demirors of CoinShares and Jalak Jobanputra of Future Perfect Ventures at Omega Institute!! Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com: https://www.crypto.com/ Kraken: https://www.kraken.com CipherTrace: http://ciphertrace.com/unchained Episode links:  LedgerX: https://www.ledgerx.com Juthica Chou: https://twitter.com/juthica  LedgerX blog posts introducing Omni: https://blog.ledgerx.com/the-long-game/ https://blog.ledgerx.com/introducing-omni-powered-by-ledgerx/ https://www.coindesk.com/cftc-approves-ledgerx-to-settle-futures-in-real-bitcoin https://www.coindesk.com/ledgerx-reveals-bid-to-beat-bakkt-to-physical-bitcoin-futures-launch CNBC interview with Ari Paul about why he bought $50,000 Bitcoin call option: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/12/26/man-behind-massive-bet-that-bitcoin-could-hit-50000.html Cheddar interview: more opportunity with the retail market:  https://cheddar.com/media/ledgerx-wins-u-s-regulatory-approval-to-trade-bitcoin-futures Bitcoin halving contract: https://blog.ledgerx.com/a-new-type-of-contract-for-a-new-type-of-asset/ https://www.coindesk.com/ledgerx-unveils-betting-market-for-2020s-bitcoin-block-reward-halving Ledger on how to it would handle the Bitcoin Gold hard fork: https://www.ledgerx.com/s/LedgerX-LLC-Notice-to-Participants-2017-10.pdf Call option for $100k Bitcoin by December 2020: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-16/anybody-can-now-bet-on-bitcoin-100-000-with-new-call-options Unchained interview with Dan Morehead of Pantera Capital: https://unchainedpodcast.com/pantera-capital-how-bitcoin-could-reach-356000-in-a-few-years/ Cboe stops listing Bitcoin fuures: https://www.coindesk.com/cboe-puts-brakes-on-bitcoin-futures-listing https://www.wsj.com/articles/cboe-abandons-bitcoin-futures-11552914001 Why CME's futures saw more volume than Cboe's: https://www.coindesk.com/cme-cboe-bitcoin-futures How Bitcoin futures will be taxed: https://blog.ledgerx.com/less-taxation-with-digitization/ Doomschain clock/attitude toward private blockchains: https://blog.ledgerx.com/updating-the-doomschain-clock/ Oracle blog post: https://blog.ledgerx.com/how-to-talk-to-the-oracle/

Juthica Chou, chief operating officer of LedgerX, talks about the company's new license to offer its derivatives to retail investors and the resulting platform, Omni. She walks through what call and put options are, how they work and why people and companies purchase them as opposed to just buying or selling bitcoin directly. We discuss why LedgerX believes physically settled bitcoin options are superior to cash-settled ones, how LedgerX handles hard forks, and other contracts focused on the technicals of crypto networks it could offer such as its halving contract. Plus, she describes what it was like to be building a Bitcoin-centered company during the "blockchain not Bitcoin" era.  Sign up for the Virtues of the Crypto Revolution retreat with me, Meltem Demirors of CoinShares and Jalak Jobanputra of Future Perfect Ventures at Omega Institute!! Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com: https://www.crypto.com/ Kraken: https://www.kraken.com CipherTrace: http://ciphertrace.com/unchained Episode links:  LedgerX: https://www.ledgerx.com Juthica Chou: https://twitter.com/juthica  LedgerX blog posts introducing Omni: https://blog.ledgerx.com/the-long-game/ https://blog.ledgerx.com/introducing-omni-powered-by-ledgerx/ https://www.coindesk.com/cftc-approves-ledgerx-to-settle-futures-in-real-bitcoin https://www.coindesk.com/ledgerx-reveals-bid-to-beat-bakkt-to-physical-bitcoin-futures-launch CNBC interview with Ari Paul about why he bought $50,000 Bitcoin call option: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/12/26/man-behind-massive-bet-that-bitcoin-could-hit-50000.html Cheddar interview: more opportunity with the retail market:  https://cheddar.com/media/ledgerx-wins-u-s-regulatory-approval-to-trade-bitcoin-futures Bitcoin halving contract: https://blog.ledgerx.com/a-new-type-of-contract-for-a-new-type-of-asset/ https://www.coindesk.com/ledgerx-unveils-betting-market-for-2020s-bitcoin-block-reward-halving Ledger on how to it would handle the Bitcoin Gold hard fork: https://www.ledgerx.com/s/LedgerX-LLC-Notice-to-Participants-2017-10.pdf Call option for $100k Bitcoin by December 2020: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-16/anybody-can-now-bet-on-bitcoin-100-000-with-new-call-options Unchained interview with Dan Morehead of Pantera Capital: https://unchainedpodcast.com/pantera-capital-how-bitcoin-could-reach-356000-in-a-few-years/ Cboe stops listing Bitcoin fuures: https://www.coindesk.com/cboe-puts-brakes-on-bitcoin-futures-listing https://www.wsj.com/articles/cboe-abandons-bitcoin-futures-11552914001 Why CME’s futures saw more volume than Cboe’s: https://www.coindesk.com/cme-cboe-bitcoin-futures How Bitcoin futures will be taxed: https://blog.ledgerx.com/less-taxation-with-digitization/ Doomschain clock/attitude toward private blockchains: https://blog.ledgerx.com/updating-the-doomschain-clock/ Oracle blog post: https://blog.ledgerx.com/how-to-talk-to-the-oracle/

There are a few places retail investors can currently trade a Bitcoin futures contract, but these tend to clouded in regulatory uncertainty and most are unavailable to US retail traders. That's about to change though as LedgerX have recently announced both the first regulated physically settled Bitcoin futures contract and the launch of a new trading platform called Omni which, for the first time, will give US retail investors access to regulated derivative markets. The physical settlement in Bitcoin is a big step forward for the ecosystem. It means that when a contract expires, the buyer will now receive Bitcoin as opposed to fiat, meaning businesses and miners can now bypass the fiat system entirely, hedging or betting in Bitcoin and settling in Bitcoin. This is just one of the implications the LedgerX's new contract.Will this lead to reduced volatility in the Bitcoin price and bring in more institutional investors? I visited LedgerX in New York and spoke with the Co-founder and COO Juthica Chou. We also discussed;  Regulators being open to Bitcoin  The licenses required to run a regulated exchange If the institutions are coming or if they are already here Working at Goldman Sachs during the 2008 financial crisis Betting on the Bitcoin halvening $20k, $25k and $50k contracts Bitcoin being better than gold Wall street's interest in Bitcoin Ledger X's competition

Interview Location: New YorkInterview Date: Thursday 11th, JulyCompany: LedgerXRole: Co-founder and Chief Operating and Risk ManagerThe growth in Bitcoin derivatives has led to an increase in interest from Wall Street and institutional investors. The market is clouded by regulatory uncertainty and all current Bitcoin futures are cash-settled, which brings additional problems.The market took a significant step forward when LedgerX announced that they had received regulatory approval to launch the first regulated physically settled Bitcoin futures contracts. LedgerX also announced the launch of a new trading platform called Omni, which, for the first time, will give US retail investors access to regulated derivatives markets.The physical settlement in Bitcoin is another signal of a maturing market. It means that when a contract expires, the buyer will now receive Bitcoin as opposed to fiat, meaning businesses and miners can now bypass the fiat system entirely.Will this lead to reduced volatility in the Bitcoin price and bring in more institutional investors? I visited LedgerX in New York and spoke with the Co-founder and COO Juthica Chou. We also discussed:- Regulators approach to Bitcoin- The licenses required to operate a regulated exchange- Institutional investors- Working at Goldman Sachs during the 2008 financial crisis- Betting on the Bitcoin halvening- $20k, $25k and $50k contracts- Why Bitcoin is better than Gold- Wall Street's interest in Bitcoin- LedgerX’s competition-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show my doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: Bitcoin | Ethereum | Litecoin | Monero | ZCash | RipplecoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

Today, we're looking back at the first six months of 2019 to review the most important developments in crypto. We start with the launch of LIBRA, discussing its ambition to own the financial infrastructure in the developing world. We introduce the evolving narrative around Bitcoin and explore what's behind BTC price action, including the trade war with China and the current monetary policy. Louis offers insight into which institutions are entering the crypto space, and Michael offers his take on the potential for central banks to add Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Finally, we cover LedgerX's acquisition of all three licenses necessary to operate a derivatives exchange and how Bitfinex averted disaster with a $1B LEO token raise. Listen in to understand the latest SEC action against Kin and learn about the latest FinCEN guidance regarding what is and is not classified as a money transmitter in the crypto space. Follow Thomas on Twitter Follow Louis on Twitter Follow Mike on Twitter

Livestream diesen Donnerstag, 27. Juni 19 Uhr - jetzt anmelden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9uAGVv4qXg ——————————— In der heutigen Folge sprechen wir über: JPM Coin und deren Testbetrieb CFTC erteilt LedgerX die Zulassung für Kryptofutures In Malta werden zukünftig alle Immobilienverträge auf der Blockchain zu sehen sein VeChain geht eine Partnerschaft mit Walmart und PriceWaterhouseCoopers ein um Nahrungsmittel zu tracken Kraken sammelt mehr als 13 Mio USD Investitionskapital ein

Join Marty as he sits down with Juthica Chou, Co-Founder and COO of LedgerX, to discuss Bitcoin options, what it was like for LedgerX to navigate the regulatory waters throughout the years, LedgerX's Omni platform, and much more. Learn about futures contracts based on block height, backing into projected price probabilities, and how miners hedge their risk. Check out LedgerX: https://ledgerx.com/ Follow Juthica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/juthica Follow Marty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/martybent Shout out to this week's sponsor, Cash App. Download the Cash App today from the App Store or Google Play Store and start #stackingsats

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On this edition of the Crypto.IQ Daily Radio Show we do a deep dive market analysis. Bitcoin (BTC) is continuing to hover near $5,000, and since Bitcoin (BTC) dropped since yesterday the crypto market is generally in the red this morning. The Mayer Multiple (MM), which is a ratio of Bitcoin’s (BTC) price to the 200 day moving average, has moved above 1.0, which in the past has been an indicator that a bear market is ending. Bitcoin SV (BSV) is continuing to plummet following the Twitter battle between Bitcoin SV (BSV) Founder Craig Wright and Lightning Torch Founder Hodlonaut. Binance and ShapeShift have delisted Bitcoin SV (BSV), and Kraken is also threatening to delist. Binance has announced another quarterly Binance Coin (BNB) burn, but it has had no effect on the market today. This is probably due to Binance burning coins that are not actually in circulation. Coinbase and Binance are offering a new Proof of Stake (PoS) service where users can hold PoS coins and earn from mining. Since both these exchanges have selected Tezos (XTZ) for their PoS service, Tezos (XTZ) has rallied over 170% since the beginning of March. Hear about Satoshi’s Treasure, which is a treasure hunt where users download clues from the Blockstream Satellites and find Bitcoin (BTC) private keys hidden in physical locations. Whoever finds 400 out of 1,000 keys wins $1 million of Bitcoin (BTC). We discuss how LedgerX is trying to launch physical Bitcoin (BTC) futures in the United States, but how this may prove difficult due to the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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LedgerX piattaforma di trading sui derivati ha annunciato il lancio del LedgerX Volatility Index (LXVX) , ovvero l 'indice che traccia la volatilità attesa per bitcoin. La piattaforma ricaverà i dati per l'indice dalle sue opzioni bitcoin regolamentate, che varie istituzioni hanno negoziato nell'ultimo anno. La piattaforma di trading sui derivati, ​​ritiene che gli investitori di criptovalute devono essere in grado di monitorare la volatilità proprio come avviene nel mercato azionario. Infatti il nuovo indice LXVX e ' molto simile al VIX Volatility Index. Immagine LedgerX Juthica Chou, presidente e chief risk officer di LedgerX osservando il nuovo indice ha detto: Se si osservano fondamentalmente i dati dall'inizio dell'anno, l'indice LXVX è in calo di circa il 20 percento quindi è sceso circa a 68. Questo dato è molto significativo nello spazio bitcoin perché mostra che c'è meno paura e incertezza rispetto a dicembre 2018. Al momento, l'indice non è negoziabile, anche se l'obiettivo di LedgerX è quello di creare un prodotto tradabile simile al VIX . I clienti istituzionali di LedgerX sono già stati in grado di monitorare il benchmark per alcuni mesi, ed è ora l'indice è disponibile sul sito della piattaforma. Chou, che in precedenza ha lavorato presso Goldman Sachs come trader di volatilità, ritiene che LXVX può essere descritto come "un indice bitcoin fear", proprio come il VIX è indicato come l'indice di paura del mercato azionario. Un nuovo strumento che per i Trader di criptovaluta potrebbe essere molto utile per le strategie di lungo termine. Sito ufficiale LedgerX Ti invito a seguirci anche sulla nostra pagina facebook sul nostro account twitter o sulla nostra pagina Linkedin

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Is Bitcoin the Next Big Thing? CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE BITCOIN SPECIAL OFFER In the last episode I invited you to write me with your questions and the #1 question that came in was about cryptocurrencies. When you think of cryptocurrencies, most people think of Bitcoin. But there are 1,000s. I’d say 95% of them are ripoffs, or at least junk. Ethereum and Litecoin and a handful of others may have some future, but the big daddy is Bitcoin and that’s what the world is rallying around. I wasn't an early adapter of Bitcoin years ago, but now my opinion is that Bitcoin is not only here to stay, and we may be at the BEGINNING of a financial revolution: The CME Group, set a date this morning for the start of bitcoin futures trading – Monday, Dec. 18 The Chicago Board Options Exchange plans to launch its own bitcoin derivatives trading early next year. John Deters, chief strategy officer of CBOE told CNBC: "We've really come to the conclusion recently that that cryptocurrencies are here to stay." CBOE Futures Exchange announced it’s filed a product certification with the CFTC to offer its own bitcoin futures trading. It too hopes to be underway by the end of the year. LedgerX won CFTC approval to offer swaps and options on Bitcoin. The New York Stock Exchange began a real-time index that tracks the valuation of bitcoin. In an announcement on Wednesday Nasdaq said it will launch bitcoin derivatives products in the first half of 2018. PayPal cofounder told FOX Business that bitcoin is "very underestimated." PayPal announced a partnership with Coinbase to allow merchants to accept Bitcoin in place of US dollars. Amazon.com has registered at least 4 cryptocurrency-related web domain names, including "AmazonBitcoin.com" Bitcoin is uncorrelated to any other asset. Funds may add some bitcoin as a non-correlated hedge to smooth out volatility in their portfolio. So yes, I'm now personally convinced Bitcoin is not only legitimate, and here to stay, but I believe we're at the very BEGINNING of what could be astronomical growth. BITCOIN SPECIAL OFFER: If you think it’s right for you, then you may be able to earn an EXTRA 10% on Bitcoin! I setup my Bitcoin account through Coinbase because they are the leading Bitcoin platform and the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the United States. Coinbase is also the company that the NYSE uses to base its valuation of the NYSE bitcoin index because of Coinbase's commitments to transparency, security and regulatory compliance. HERE'S HOW YOU GET YOUR 10%: Buy or sell $100 of digital currency (or more) through Coinbase, and you and I each earn $10 of free Bitcoin! (yes I have a financial incentive, but you get the same benefit I do). If you buy or sell more than $100, you still only get the $10 of free Bitcoin, so the "10 percent" is based on a transaction of exactly $100. That’s a high percentage, so as the price of Bitcoin goes up, Coinbase my end this promotion. Also please note this offer is not available in all countries. Bitcoin is VERY speculative and may be very risky. I'm not giving any specific recommendation as to whether you should invest in it or not. If you do want to invest in it, then only use money that you could afford to lose. You also need to know that bitcoin is extremely volatile. It’s made short-term swings of 20 to 30% or more so if you don’t have the stomach for that, it may not be for you. But if you have an extra $100 and you're already thinking about dipping your toe in Bitcoin, then this may be a good extra bonus to get you started. CLICK HERE FOR THE SPECIAL OFFER There are limitations, so please be sure to read those once you get to that page. http://www.onlinetradingtowin.com/bitcoin10    

Is Bitcoin the Next Big Thing? CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE BITCOIN SPECIAL OFFER In the last episode I invited you to write me with your questions and the #1 question that came in was about cryptocurrencies. When you think of cryptocurrencies, most people think of Bitcoin. But there are 1,000s. I’d say 95% of them are ripoffs, or at least junk. Ethereum and Litecoin and a handful of others may have some future, but the big daddy is Bitcoin and that’s what the world is rallying around. I wasn't an early adapter of Bitcoin years ago, but now my opinion is that Bitcoin is not only here to stay, and we may be at the BEGINNING of a financial revolution: The CME Group, set a date this morning for the start of bitcoin futures trading – Monday, Dec. 18 The Chicago Board Options Exchange plans to launch its own bitcoin derivatives trading early next year. John Deters, chief strategy officer of CBOE told CNBC: "We've really come to the conclusion recently that that cryptocurrencies are here to stay." CBOE Futures Exchange announced it’s filed a product certification with the CFTC to offer its own bitcoin futures trading. It too hopes to be underway by the end of the year. LedgerX won CFTC approval to offer swaps and options on Bitcoin. The New York Stock Exchange began a real-time index that tracks the valuation of bitcoin. In an announcement on Wednesday Nasdaq said it will launch bitcoin derivatives products in the first half of 2018. PayPal cofounder told FOX Business that bitcoin is "very underestimated." PayPal announced a partnership with Coinbase to allow merchants to accept Bitcoin in place of US dollars. Amazon.com has registered at least 4 cryptocurrency-related web domain names, including "AmazonBitcoin.com" Bitcoin is uncorrelated to any other asset. Funds may add some bitcoin as a non-correlated hedge to smooth out volatility in their portfolio. So yes, I'm now personally convinced Bitcoin is not only legitimate, and here to stay, but I believe we're at the very BEGINNING of what could be astronomical growth. BITCOIN SPECIAL OFFER: If you think it’s right for you, then you may be able to earn an EXTRA 10% on Bitcoin! I setup my Bitcoin account through Coinbase because they are the leading Bitcoin platform and the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the United States. Coinbase is also the company that the NYSE uses to base its valuation of the NYSE bitcoin index because of Coinbase's commitments to transparency, security and regulatory compliance. HERE'S HOW YOU GET YOUR 10%: Buy or sell $100 of digital currency (or more) through Coinbase, and you and I each earn $10 of free Bitcoin! (yes I have a financial incentive, but you get the same benefit I do). If you buy or sell more than $100, you still only get the $10 of free Bitcoin, so the "10 percent" is based on a transaction of exactly $100. That’s a high percentage, so as the price of Bitcoin goes up, Coinbase my end this promotion. Also please note this offer is not available in all countries. Bitcoin is VERY speculative and may be very risky. I'm not giving any specific recommendation as to whether you should invest in it or not. If you do want to invest in it, then only use money that you could afford to lose. You also need to know that bitcoin is extremely volatile. It’s made short-term swings of 20 to 30% or more so if you don’t have the stomach for that, it may not be for you. But if you have an extra $100 and you're already thinking about dipping your toe in Bitcoin, then this may be a good extra bonus to get you started. CLICK HERE FOR THE SPECIAL OFFER There are limitations, so please be sure to read those once you get to that page. http://www.onlinetradingtowin.com/bitcoin10    

Welcome to an unusual show for us in recent weeks, as a new bitcoin high doesn't feature as our lead story! Getting us off the mark, the guys explore the new Bitcoin futures option from LedgerX priced at $10,000. Why did someone buy it, and could we be buying too? Next up, SegWit2x is back in the news, but having been called off last week, how has it caused some nodes to stumble? And our story of the week - the CME Group has announced that it'll launch Bitcoin futures. So does this represent Wall Street advancing on Bitcoin, or is it bringing crypto ever-closer to the mainstream? Answers on a postcard, please do let us know what you think @colingplatt (https://twitter.com/colingplatt?lang=en) or @sytaylor (https://twitter.com/sytaylor?lang=en).] WTF Colin G Platt? Could your next trip to the cinema feature a blockbuster funded by crypto? If everything goes to plan for one Hollywood producer, then absolutely! So, will Hollywood become the next industry to be disrupted by DLT? And R3 founder and CEO David Rutter has spoken about why 2018 is a key year for him, and what it'll take to make it a success. So what do the guys think? We also bring you a roundtable on the state of blockchain recorded live at the ConsenSys launch part in Shoreditch, London, featuring Alex Batlin and Ed Budd from ConsenSys, Lawrence Lundy from Outlier Ventures, and Charlene Chen from BitPesa. The guys discuss where we are with distributed ledger technology (DLT), the impact it's had on financial services and where it's heading. Simon also caught up with Jeremy Millar about ConsenSys' plans for growth and their move to London. We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe. Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guests: Alex Batlin, Charlene Chen, Ed Budd, Jeremy Millar, and Lawrence Lundy.

First up on this week’s show, Bitcoin keeps marching on, and it seems institutional money is behind its buoyancy. BlackRock, LedgerX, Wall Street - why it’s good news that everyone’s got an opinion on Bitcoin right now. The guys also dissect the Tezos story and ask: is it possible to raise too much money? With speculation that Tezos attracted nearly $300 million under a foundation model in Switzerland, the guys discuss how the situation will unfold. Meanwhile, with news that the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has aligned itself with the SEC in determining that ICOs can be commodities, are we seeing an emerging consensus towards blockchain in the US? Plus, we have a guest appearance from Fintech Insider’s Sam Maule, who caught up with Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, at Swell – Ripple’s payments conference – last week. Also on today’s show – how £11 trillion in derivatives is getting closer to the Blockchain; why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella challenged Swift to build useful Blockchain applications; R3’s patent application; mining for charity; and much more. We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe. Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guest: Brad Garlinghouse.

As the crypto markets continue to flounder, Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan continues to miss the entire reason why bitcoin is going to continue upwards. We also talk about the coming futures market, Bitcoin Cash and how the gini coefficient makes this market so unique. Links: Jamie Dimon statement: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/22/bitcoin-jpmorgans-jamie-dimon-lays-into-bitcoin-again.html ETH Metropolis: https://cointelegraph.com/news/first-iteration-of-ethereum-metropolis-hard-fork-to-appear-monday LedgerX Announcement: https://ledgerx.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LedgerX-40.2a-Certification-DABS-Final.pdf Ari Paul Tweet: https://twitter.com/AriDavidPaul/status/911047473656946688 BCH Rich List: https://bitinfocharts.com/top-100-richest-bitcoin%20cash-addresses.html Get your free PDF here: http://www.coinmastery.com/invest Subscribe to the Podcast: http://www.coinmastery.com/itunes Subscribe on Android: http://www.coinmastery.com/android Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/carterthomas Learn technical trading for crypto: http://www.coinmastery.com/trading-class The post Here’s What Jamie Dimon Doesn’t Understand – LedgerX, Bitcoin Cash Hash Rate Plummets – CMTV Ep53 appeared first on Coin Mastery - How To Trade Crypto.

Subscribe for more updates! The markets are WAY down…but this time it’s different. All the research and market sentiment I’m seeing is pointing to this being about the uncertainty of the coming week, not a deep fear like it was the other week. Because of this, it’s less of an opportunity than previously (for now) but certainly still deserves to be top of mind. In this video we’ll discuss: Market drops and what’s going on How I’m setting up my limit buys just in case Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork August 1st How to double your Bitcoins for free LedgerX Derivatives The post How to Double Your Bitcoins For Free – Bitcoin Cash, LedgerX Derivative Exchange – CMTV Ep 11 appeared first on Coin Mastery - How To Trade Crypto.

Dan welcomes Paul Chou and Zach Dexter, CEO and CTO, respectively, of the bitcoin trading and clearing platform LedgerX, on the podcast to discuss the recent hack at Bitfinex that saw over $60 million worth of bitcoins stolen from the Hong Kong-based exchange. The guys review the overall hack (3:40), talk about multi-signature systems (5:50) and debate the merits of cold storage and hot wallets (9:45). They also look at how the breach could impact future regulations (12:40) and institutional firms' willingness to get involved in bitcoin going forward (18:50). They wrap things about with a discussion about why Paul and Zach can't enjoy watching shows like "Mr. Robot" and "Silicon Valley" (26:50).

LedgerX CEO Paul Chou discusses Bitcoin derivatives and his fully-collateralized and physically-settled bitcoin options for the institutional market.