Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 8, 2020
With trading volumes surging and DeFi slowing down, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co. Today's stories: Bitcoin Options Volume on CME Jumps 300% as Traders Take Bullish Bets Trading volumes for CME bitcoin options surged as traders made bull call spreads anticipating a rally. As DeFi Deflates, Ethereum Users Get Reprieve From Soaring Fees, Congestion The popularity of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges had backed up the Ethereum blockchain, raising questions about its ability to scale. BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Leaves Role After US Charges The parent group of BitMEX has announced an executive shakeup after U.S. authorities charged the firm over allegedly illegal conduct. KPMG Airs Blockchain Solution to Help Corporates Offset Carbon Emissions "Big Four" firm KPMG says its patent-pending blockchain solution will help organizations measure, report and offset their carbon emissions
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Show Notes
With trading volumes surging and DeFi slowing down, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!
This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co.
Today's stories:
Bitcoin Options Volume on CME Jumps 300% as Traders Take Bullish Bets
Trading volumes for CME bitcoin options surged as traders made bull call spreads anticipating a rally.
As DeFi Deflates, Ethereum Users Get Reprieve From Soaring Fees, Congestion
The popularity of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges had backed up the Ethereum blockchain, raising questions about its ability to scale.
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Leaves Role After US Charges
The parent group of BitMEX has announced an executive shakeup after U.S. authorities charged the firm over allegedly illegal conduct.
KPMG Airs Blockchain Solution to Help Corporates Offset Carbon Emissions
"Big Four" firm KPMG says its patent-pending blockchain solution will help organizations measure, report and offset their carbon emissions