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Kraken Smashes Barriers: Launches First EU-Regulated Crypto Derivatives
Kraken Smashes Barriers: Launches First EU-Regulated Crypto Derivatives
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Europe’s crypto traders just got a heavyweight new toy—and regulators actually signed off on it. Kraken’s derivatives arm now offers futures and options with full FSA compliance, dodging the regulatory purgatory that plagues rivals.
Why it matters: Institutions can finally play with leverage without sweating about legal gray zones. Retail traders get a rare combo—complex products wrapped in regulatory bubble wrap.
The catch? These ’compliant’ derivatives still let you gamble your mortgage on Bitcoin volatility—but hey, at least it’s bureaucrat-approved gambling.
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