Bitstamp to Launch Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Europe
- Bitstamp plans to introduce regulated crypto derivatives trading in Europe.
- The exchange holds a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license.
- MiFID was amended in 2022 to include crypto assets.
- Other firms like D2X and Backpack Exchange also plan similar offerings.
- The move aims to challenge offshore exchanges like Deribit.
Bitstamp, leveraging its MiFID license, is set to launch regulated perpetual swap offerings in Europe, joining other firms aiming to shift dominance from offshore exchanges.
Source (2.6)https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/01/21/bitstamp-to-roll-out-regulated-derivatives-trading-in-europe-sources?rand=52298
