Kraken's parent Payward snaps up Bitnomial in $550 million deal, securing full CFTC-licensed crypto derivatives infrastructure in the US amid Bitcoin market surge.

Payward, Kraken's parent, seals $550 million deal to buy derivatives exchange Bitnomial, boosting crypto futures trading amid Bitcoin surge.

Kraken parent Payward acquires Bitnomial, the first CFTC-licensed crypto derivatives firm, unlocking spot margin, perpetuals, and options under US regulation.

Payward seals $550M cash-and-stock deal for Bitnomial, valuing Kraken parent at $20B amid crypto derivatives boom.

According to @AveryChing, regulated Aptos (APT) futures are now available to U.S. traders on Bitnomial, providing on-exchange APT price exposure within a U.S. regulated venue; source: @AveryChing on X, Jan 15, 2026. He also stated that APT perpetual swaps, options, and ETFs are planned to follow; source: @AveryChing on X, Jan 15, 2026.

According to @EleanorTerrett, derivatives exchange Bitnomial is preparing to offer spot crypto trading, described as the first CFTC-regulated spot crypto trading, signaling a potential new onshore venue for digital assets (source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Dec 1, 2025). The report adds that U.S. crypto market-structure talks are coming down to the wire this week, highlighting a near-term regulatory window to monitor (source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Dec 1, 2025). For trading desks, the update frames this week as a watch period for developments that could influence order flow and liquidity across majors such as BTC and ETH if the venue launch proceeds as indicated (source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Dec 1, 2025). The post does not provide a launch date or a list of supported assets, leaving timing and product scope to be confirmed (source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Dec 1, 2025).

According to Eleanor Terrett, crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial has launched the first CFTC-regulated XRP futures product, marking a significant milestone for XRP traders seeking regulated trading options.

According to Crypto Rover (@rovercrc), Bitnomial is set to launch the first-ever regulated XRP futures in the U.S. tomorrow. This development could significantly impact XRP's trading volume and price dynamics, offering traders new opportunities for hedging and speculation in a regulated environment.

According to @Bitnomial, the platform has officially announced new trading features aimed at enhancing user experience and trading efficiency. This development is expected to attract more traders to the platform, potentially increasing trading volume and liquidity. (Source: @EleanorTerrett)

According to Eleanor Terrett, Bitnomial has taken legal action against the SEC, as reported last year. This move highlights the ongoing tensions between cryptocurrency firms and regulatory bodies, potentially impacting market sentiment and regulatory clarity for crypto trading.

According to Eleanor Terrett, Bitnomial, a crypto derivatives exchange, plans to drop its lawsuit against the SEC. This decision comes after the SEC agreed to drop its appeal against Ripple, indicating a potential shift in the regulatory landscape affecting crypto trading platforms.