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Cboe to launch continuous Bitcoin and Ether futures in November

  • Cboe to launch continuous BTC and ETH futures on Nov. 10, pending regulatory approval.
  • Continuous futures last up to 10 years, removing frequent contract rollovers for traders.
  • Cboe expects new products to attract both institutions and retail crypto derivatives traders.

Cboe Global Markets announced plans to launch new “Continuous futures” for bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), with trading expected to begin on November 10, pending regulatory approval.

The products are designed to resemble perpetual futures contracts that are widely traded on offshore exchanges, but with adjustments to align with US regulatory requirements.

What sets continuous futures apart

Unlike traditional futures, which require frequent rolling as contracts near expiration, Cboe’s Continuous futures are structured as single contracts that can last up to 10 years.

This design is intended to simplify position management for traders by removing the need to roll over contracts at regular intervals.

According to Cboe, the contracts will be cash-settled and linked to real-time spot market prices.

They will incorporate daily cash adjustments, supported by a transparent and replicable funding rate methodology.

This approach is aimed at creating a stable and reliable trading instrument for both institutional and retail participants.

Bringing perpetual-style futures to US markets

Catherine Clay, Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe, highlighted the growing popularity of perpetual-style futures in offshore markets.

She noted that Cboe’s introduction of a similar product within a regulated US framework would provide traders with greater confidence.

“Perpetual-style futures have gained strong adoption in offshore markets. Now, Cboe is bringing that same utility to our US-regulated futures exchange and enabling US traders to access these products with confidence in a trusted, transparent, and intermediated environment,” Clay said in a statement.

The contracts will be cleared through Cboe Clear US, a derivatives clearing organization regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

This ensures that the products fall under the oversight of US financial authorities, addressing one of the main concerns around offshore perpetual futures.

Cboe’s broader push into digital assets

Cboe, originally known as the Chicago Board Options Exchange, was the first US exchange to offer bitcoin futures in 2017.

However, the company suspended new contracts about two years later as the crypto market downturn reduced demand.

With the recent resurgence in digital assets and renewed bullish momentum in the market, Cboe has re-energized its efforts to expand crypto-related offerings.

The exchange has been particularly active in pursuing listings of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to digital assets.

The addition of Continuous futures for bitcoin and ether reflects its strategy of broadening crypto derivatives available to US traders.

Clay added that Cboe expects the new products to attract a wide range of participants.

“We expect Continuous futures to appeal to not only institutional market participants and existing CFE customers, but also to a growing segment of retail traders seeking access to crypto derivatives,” she said.

By providing long-dated, perpetual-style contracts within a US-regulated environment, Cboe is positioning itself to capture both institutional and retail demand in the rapidly evolving crypto derivatives market.

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Alts today: Worldcoin rallies on Eightco backing, DOGE eyes ETF approval, FLOCK soars 150%

  • Eightco announced a $270M raise to fund the first-ever Worldcoin treasury.
  • An expert predicts a 93% chance of Dogecoin ETF approval this week.
  • FLOCK skyrockets after Upbit and Coinbase listings.

Altcoins displayed mixed performance on Tuesday as the broader market remained range-bound.

Worldcoin, Dogecoin, and Flock.io dominated fundamental and technical trends in the past 24 hours.

Eightco’s bold move into Worldcoin

WLD traded in the green today after gaining more than 50%.

It hovers at $1.92, with a 240% uptick in 24-hour trading volume confirming significant trader activity.

The altcoin turned bullish after public company Eightco confirmed a $250 million financing round dedicated to a Worldcoin (WLD) treasury strategy.

The firm revealed that it will use the placement’s proceeds to purchase the tokens, with plans to make Worldcoin the core pillar of its balance sheet.

Meanwhile, Worldcoin has attracted criticism due to its biometric verification, which requires iris-scanning.

Its team argues that the model guarantees security and aligns with the rising artificial intelligence technology.

Commenting on their pivot to Worldcoin, Eightco’s new CEO, Dan Ives, said:

The future of AI requires World to lead the way in this AI-driven Fourth Industrial Revolution. World is the internet of people. While AI gives us infinite abundance, World gives us infinite trust and authentication.

For context, Worldcoin rebranded to World in August 2024.

DOGE ETF approval imminent?

Dogecoin dominated meme coin trends once again, this time with crucial developments that hint at entry into the regulatory financial landscape.

According to Santiment’s analyst Brian Quinlivan, there’s a 93% odds that Rex-Osprey’s Dogecoin ETF gains approval and launches in the US this week.

Bloomberg ETF analyst made similar remarks last week, potentially fueling the rumors.

That will mark the first DOGE-focused exchange-traded fund in the American market.

The original meme token hovered at $0.2472 after gaining 4% in the past day.

While the current outlook suggests short-lived rallies, prevailing institutional traction remains crucial in transforming Dogecoin beyond its meme identity.

Nasdaq-listed CleanCore revealed a $175 million Dogecoin treasury last week, while Bit Origin confirmed plans to accumulate DOGE worth $500 million.

Thus, Rex-Osprey’s latest DOJE news grabbed attention.

If approved, the ETF would allow institutional investors to invest in the meme token through brokerage accounts.

That’s essential for players who want to participate in cryptocurrency without the technicalities of buying, holding, or wild volatility.

A Dogecoin exchange-traded fund will likely trigger significant gains for the altcoin.

That would potentially open the path to the highly sought-after $1 in the coming months, especially if other companies adopt similar cryptocurrency strategies.

FLOCK skyrockets 150%

FLOCK led today’s market recovery with a more than 150% price increase in the past 24 hours.

The robust rally came after the decentralized AI trading platform gained key integration on leading cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Coinbase.

The alt recorded a sharp jump after the listing before retracing to $0.4354.

Meanwhile, the 3,000% surge in 24-hour trading volume signals robust optimism, likely as the Coinbase and Upbit communities interact with the new token.

Nevertheless, FLOCK exhibits massive volatility, hinting at further declines as the hype cools before establishing a decisive trajectory.

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Spanish bank BBVA taps Ripple to power retail crypto custody under MiCA

  • Ripple and BBVA extend earlier collaborations in Switzerland and Turkey.
  • BBVA launches retail crypto custody for BTC and ETH using Ripple.
  • MiCA regulation gives banks confidence to expand digital asset services.

Ripple has announced that Spain’s second-largest bank, BBVA, would integrate its institutional-grade custody technology into the bank’s retail crypto platform in Spain.

This signals a new phase of mainstream adoption for digital assets in Europe, coming at a time when the region’s banks are embracing the regulatory clarity provided by the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) law.

Ripple’s crypto custody enters Spain

The agreement between Ripple and BBVA enables BBVA customers to trade and securely hold bitcoin and ether directly within the bank’s mobile application.

By using Ripple Custody, BBVA can manage cryptocurrencies and tokenised assets without depending on third-party intermediaries, giving customers a more seamless and trusted experience.

The Spanish lender disclosed the new offering to Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), underscoring its commitment to transparency and compliance.

With this rollout, BBVA becomes one of the first major European banks to make crypto trading and custody services available to retail clients under a fully regulated framework.

Building on past collaborations

The new agreement is not the first between the two companies. Ripple and BBVA have previously worked together in Switzerland and Turkey, where the custody technology was deployed to support similar initiatives.

BBVA’s Swiss unit had already collaborated with Metaco, the digital asset firm Ripple acquired in 2023, to build out its custody operations.

The pair also tested real-time cross-border payments in earlier pilot projects, signalling a broader ambition beyond custody alone.

Last month, BBVA was reported to have taken on a role as one of the few independent custodians serving clients of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange.

European banks can offer crypto services under MiCA

BBVA’s move in Spain reflects a broader shift within Europe’s financial industry.

MiCA’s implementation has given traditional banks a clear path to enter the crypto sector while ensuring customers remain protected.

Ripple executives have pointed to MiCA as a turning point for the European banking sector.

Cassie Craddock, Ripple’s managing director for Europe, noted that the regulation gives banks the confidence to deliver digital asset services their customers have long demanded.

By adopting Ripple’s custody solution, BBVA can scale its offering to meet rising demand without compromising on compliance or security.

For Ripple, the deal in Spain adds another milestone in its strategy to support regulated financial institutions across Europe.

BBVA echoed the same sentiment, stressing that customers can now explore digital assets while maintaining the security expected from a global bank.

Francisco Maroto, who heads the lender’s digital asset unit, said Ripple’s custody system delivers the reliability and security needed to earn customer trust.

Moroto added that the partnership allows BBVA to provide an end-to-end custody service, strengthening the bank’s position as a leader in Europe’s evolving crypto landscape.

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KAITO price soars as Capital Launchpad activity spikes

  • Kaito price rose sharply as several projects launched public sales on the Kaito Capital Launchpad.
  • The token jumped to above $1.52 before retreating slightly to around $1.39.
  • Gains came amid a key milestone of $170 million in pledged allocations for the Launchpad.

Kaito AI ecosystem’s native token has surged in the past 24 hours, with price rising to highs of $1.52 amid increased activity on the Kaito Capital Launchpad.

At the time of writing, KAITO traded around $1.39, about 38% up on the day and with daily volume of over $462 million.

This trading volume represented a 1,230% spike in activity on Kaito AI, largely aligning with the surge to over $170 million in pledged allocations across the Kaito Capital Launchpad.

Kaito price surges amid milestone for Launchpad

The Kaito Capital Launchpad, a platform designed to facilitate public sales for promising blockchain projects, has attracted substantial investor interest.

Within the past few days, the platform has seen a surge in public token sales by artificial intelligence and blockchain-powered projects.

Some of these include a public sale for the video AI model Everlyn, which sold out hours after launch on September 4, 2025.

The project targeted a $2 million raise at a $250 million fully diluted valuation, and sold out amid an oversubscribed event.

Another platform, venture capital-backed Play AI, saw its sale go live on September 8, 2025 and aims to raise over $2 million at a $50 million FDV.

Play AI will see 50% of tokens unlocked at its token generation event set for October 2025.

The Boundless team completed allocations for its public sale on Sept. 2, 2025, after it also saw a significantly oversubscribed sale with $71.5 million pledged.

Demand came from approximately 22,000 investors.

These achievements have fueled Kaito Capital Launchpad to over $170 million in pledged allocations.

KAITO’s price has also picked up as the token benefits from the ecosystem’s growing traction and the success of its launchpad projects.

What’s next for the KAITO price?

Predicting the future trajectory of KAITO’s price is difficult. However, what happens next will likely hinge on several factors.

Kaito price chart by CoinMarketCap

The Capital Launchpad’s momentum in onboarding projects such as Everlyn AI and playAI Network is signalling sustained investor appetite.

The platform’s ability to consistently attract oversubscribed rounds suggests strong market confidence in Kaito’s broader initiative, with buy-side demand likely to remain elevated.

As such, the token’s price could benefit from this sentiment boost and target highs of $2.92 – the all-time high seen in February 2025.

However, volatility for projects and across the crypto market may allow bears to assert themselves.

Broader market conditions, including regulatory developments and macroeconomic trends, will also play a role.

This means traders may want to keep an eye not just on Kaito AI’s ecosystem but also the overall outlook for cryptocurrencies amid the intersection of AI and decentralised finance.

Key levels to watch on the downside include $1.24 and $1.12.

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FLOCK token surges amid Coinbase and Upbit listings

  • Flock, native to decentralized AI platform FLock.io, is one of the tokens to experience a notable price surge in the past 24 hours.
  • The FLOCK token is up double digits but rose over 150% amid listing on major exchanges Coinbase and Upbit.

Flock token’s price rose from lows of $0.25 in early trading to hit highs near $0.69, gaining by over 150% as Coinbase and Upbit listed FLOCK on Base.

The gains left bulls targeting highs last seen in January when FLOCK reached its all-time high of $0.89.

However, profit taking has derailed this milestone as prices drop to lows of $0.47. Flock.io nonetheless still sports more 24-hour gains than LAUNCHCOIN and other top daily performers on the day.

Coinbase and Upbit listings help FLOCK price soar

FLOCK’s price rose as Coinbase added the decentralized AI platform’s native token to Coinbase DEX. The move ignited a price surge for FLock.io, with this happening within hours to see bulls propel from $0.25 to $0.69.

“Big news for DeFi traders! $FLOCK is officially listed on Coinbase DEX and Coinbase Markets. You can now transfer $FLOCK from Base and trade it on Coinbase. Another step forward for decentralized AI,” FLock.io posted on X.

Meanwhile, Coinbase also announced support for FLOCK on Base as it added trading support for SPX6900 (SPX) on the Ethereum network.

The exchange said transfers for the two assets will be available on Coinbase  and Coinbase Exchange in the regions where it offers trading support, with trading set to go live on or after 9AM PT on September 9, 2025 subject to liquidity conditions being met.

SPX-USD and FLOCK-USD trading pairs are set to launch in phases, the exchange said.

Trading support for FLOCK on Coinbase saw the token’s trading volume spike amid heightened demand. Per CoinMarketCap, the daily volume for Flock jumped by more than 2,600% in 24 hours to over $339 million.

It’s a scenario that unfolded as South Korea’s leading exchange Upbit also announced the listing of FLOCK on Base.

This triggered further gains for the token, which rose  more than 150%. Upbit’s support for FLOCK trading pairs in the Korean Won (KRW) market could add to a fresh surge in volume.

What does this mean for FLOCK price?

The dual listings have amplified FLOCK’s visibility and liquidity, likely positioning the project for fresh adoption. Focus on privacy-preserving federated learning and blockchain-based data sovereignty resonates with industries like healthcare and finance, where secure AI model training is key.

Flock’s gains come amid a robust initiative that has seen the FLock Foundation lock millions of FLOCK, helping the project’s long-term vision and growth.

“By locking for the max period, we’re showing our commitment to building lasting value alongside the FLock community,” Flock Foundation said.

Staking support and the latest rapid price spikes suggests FLOCK’s sustained growth could continue. Key price levels to watch include $0.40 and $0.70.

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