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Options are versatile derivative instruments that give traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy (Call) or sell (Put) a digital asset at a specific strike price.Unlike futures, options offer a flexible way to hedge against "black swan" events or speculate on implied volatility. The 2026 landscape features a surge in on-chain options vaults (DOVs) and structured products that simplify complex "Greeks" for retail users. Explore this tag for insights into premium pricing, expiration cycles, and advanced strategic hedging in the decentralized derivatives market.

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41,000 BTC options and 240,000 ETH options will expire today, with a total notional value of over $5.8 billion

41,000 BTC options and 240,000 ETH options will expire today, with a total notional value of over $5.8 billion

PANews reported on July 18 that according to the option delivery data released by Adam@Greeks.live, 41,000 BTC options will expire today, with a Put Call Ratio of 0.78 , a

Author: PANews

2025/07/18

Trump Admin Weighs Crypto in Retirement Portfolios: Report

Trump Admin Weighs Crypto in Retirement Portfolios: Report

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to open the doors of the $9 trillion US retirement market to cryptocurrencies, gold and private equity, a move that could redefine how millions of Americans invest their savings. Trump is expected to sign an executive order as early as this week that would allow 401(k) plans to include a broader set of alternative assets, the Financial Times reported Friday. This order would instruct US regulatory agencies to study and remove any remaining barriers preventing professionally managed retirement funds from offering exposure to asset classes beyond traditional stocks and bonds. These would include digital assets, precious metals, corporate debt, infrastructure funds and private equity vehicles. FT Exclusive: The US president is expected to sign an executive order that would open up 401k plans to alternative investments beyond traditional stocks and bonds, according to people briefed on Trump's plans. https://t.co/M4RCM0Vq7t pic.twitter.com/mY3w0ZiHyG — Financial Times (@FT) July 17, 2025 Trump Seeks to Modernize 401(k)s by Expanding Beyond Stocks and Bonds The shift marks a pivotal moment for US retirement policy. Currently, 401(k) plans allow workers to invest part of their salaries in tax-advantaged public securities, but most options remain limited to conventional stock and bond mutual funds. By broadening this scope, the Trump administration aims to align retirement planning with evolving market dynamics. This latest move also accelerates the president’s ongoing campaign to legitimize crypto within mainstream financial systems. Trump has positioned himself as a pro-crypto leader, campaigning on deregulating digital assets and publicly crediting the industry for helping deliver his 2024 election win. Wave Of Trump-Supported Crypto Bills Signals Push To Ease Rules This week, the House of Representatives passed three crypto-related bills strongly backed by the Trump administration. The votes followed a late-night meeting between Trump and lawmakers that helped resolve a procedural gridlock just two days prior. Together, the legislation reflects a broader effort to support digital finance and remove regulatory roadblocks. The administration has already taken early steps toward integrating crypto with retirement savings. In May, the Department of Labor rescinded a Biden-era policy that discouraged 401(k) plan administrators from offering crypto options . Trump’s executive order would take that effort further by encouraging regulatory clarity and legal protections. Wall Street Firms Prepare for Wave of Retirement-Fueled Capital For the private capital industry, the proposed changes could prove transformative. The order is expected to instruct the Labor Department to explore “safe harbor” provisions for retirement plan administrators, shielding them from liability when offering more complex, less liquid investments like private equity and infrastructure funds. Firms such as Blackstone, Apollo and BlackRock have already signaled strong interest in expanding access to the retirement market. With hundreds of billions of dollars potentially flowing into alternative investments, many of these firms have started forming alliances with major asset managers to prepare for a shift in retail capital. If implemented, the order could reshape the financial landscape by giving average Americans exposure to asset classes once reserved for institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. However, critics caution that such investments often carry higher fees and are harder to value, making consumer protections and oversight critical. Still, the Trump administration sees this as a long-overdue update to a retirement system built for a different era.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/07/18

Trump makes a big move, $9 trillion in pension funds are about to enter the crypto market?

Trump makes a big move, $9 trillion in pension funds are about to enter the crypto market?

Overnight, the Financial Times broke the news: US President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order allowing retirement plans such as 401(k) to invest in "alternative assets" such as

Author: PANews

2025/07/18

Trump plans to open U.S. pension market to cryptocurrencies and alternative assets

Trump plans to open U.S. pension market to cryptocurrencies and alternative assets

PANews reported on July 18 that according to the Financial Times, US President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order to allow 401k retirement plans to invest in a

Author: PANews

2025/07/18

Russia’s Sberbank Seeks Green Light for Crypto Custody Amid Regulatory Push

Russia’s Sberbank Seeks Green Light for Crypto Custody Amid Regulatory Push

Sberbank, Russia’s largest state-owned lender , announced its intention to offer custody services for cryptocurrency assets, according to a Reuters report on July 17. Russia's Sberbank offers custody services for Russian crypto assets https://t.co/TvWlwh3hrF https://t.co/TvWlwh3hrF — Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) July 17, 2025 The bank’s plan reflects a growing acceptance of crypto within the country, as government institutions reconsider their earlier hardline stance. Anatoly Pronin, executive director of Sberbank’s alternative payment solutions division, revealed that proposals have already been submitted to the central bank outlining how crypto custody could be introduced under existing financial structures, Reuters reports. The proposals suggest treating digital assets similarly to traditional bank-held funds, offering both user protection and legal control. If approved, these custody services would allow tokens to be frozen upon request by law enforcement, while also reducing transaction complexity and lowering vulnerability to hacks. Geopolitical Pressures Drive Regulatory Recalibration Russia’s stance on digital currencies has been shifting in light of sanctions from Western governments tied to the conflict in Ukraine. Last year, the central bank backed legislation allowing the use of cryptocurrencies in cross-border trade, a sharp turn from its previous resistance. This pivot is seen as a way for the Russian economy to circumvent international financial restrictions. By building internal infrastructure for digital asset transactions, including custody solutions, Russian institutions are working to reduce dependence on foreign crypto firms. Gleb Zemskoy, director of blockchain development at Insight Finance, stressed the importance of local custody options, stating that no fund or serious user could operate without one, Reuters reports. He warns of the dangers of relying on international custodians, which could introduce exposure to foreign jurisdiction risks. A Domestic Custodian for a Global Market The central role of custodians in the digital finance world is becoming increasingly apparent. With the custody market currently dominated by private firms based outside of Russia, local entities like Sberbank are positioning themselves to fill that void domestically. Zemskoy describes custodians as the “backbone” of the digital economy, emphasizing the urgency of Russia developing its own infrastructure. Sberbank’s ambition is not only to safeguard clients’ tokens but to integrate crypto asset handling into the country’s broader financial network. If approved, the bank’s initiative could make it easier for businesses and consumers in Russia to conduct crypto transactions with greater trust and regulatory protection. Russian Lawmakers Pass Digital Ruble Bill Earlier this week, Russian lawmakers voted in favour of a digital ruble bill that mandates a September 2026 rollout for the CBDC. Per the state-run news agency TASS , the Duma has adopted a law on the “gradual introduction” of the digital ruble, beginning next year. Lawmakers voted in favor of the bill in its second and third readings. The bill will now pass to the Russian upper house, the Federation Council, for approval. The bill will then pass on to President Vladimir Putin, who will officially sign the bill into law. These two steps are mere formalities, however, with the law slated to come into force on September 1, 2026. This is the central bank’s new date for a nationwide rollout, following its last-gasp decision to postpone its summer 2025 CBDC launch plans.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/07/18

Westpac and Australia’s RBA Launch Chainlink-Based Tokenized Asset Settlement Project

Westpac and Australia’s RBA Launch Chainlink-Based Tokenized Asset Settlement Project

Westpac Institutional Bank has partnered with Chainlink and Imperium Markets to implement blockchain-based tokenized asset settlement capabilities through Project Acacia. The Chainlink Runtime Environment will orchestrate secure Delivery vs. Payment (DvP) settlement of tokenized assets across blockchain markets and Australia’s existing PayTo domestic payments system. We are excited to announce that Westpac Institutional Bank ( @Westpac ) and Imperium Markets are implementing Chainlink in Project Acacia, a new joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia and Digital Finance CRC (DFCRC). https://t.co/pLh1i6Vqzy The Chainlink Runtime… pic.twitter.com/hO84SJnVqh — Chainlink (@chainlink) July 17, 2025 Australia’s central bank has estimated that tokenization could save asset issuers up to AUD $12 billion annually in Australian markets. The initiative builds on the RBA’s broader six-month pilot program announced in July , which selected 24 industry participants to conduct 19 real-money transactions and five proof-of-concept simulations across multiple asset classes. Westpac Extends PayTo Infrastructure for Tokenized Asset Transactions Westpac’s proof of concept seeks to demonstrate that the existing PayTo infrastructure can handle the settlement and clearing of large wholesale banking payments required for tokenized asset transactions. PayTo, launched by Westpac in 2024, operates as a digital-first alternative to direct debit payments that enables real-time transactions with enhanced visibility and control for customers. The system settles transactions using banks’ existing exchange settlement accounts with the RBA while offering rich transaction data, verified authorization, and secure storage capabilities. Jeff Byrne, Managing Director of Global Transaction Services at Westpac Institutional Bank, said the bank is “helping the RBA explore what digital currencies could look like in the real world, while giving our customers access to new payment options safely and securely.” Beyond the immediate settlement capabilities, the project extends Westpac’s PayTo capabilities to emerging technologies such as asset tokenization while demonstrating ways to unlock new value while protecting customers. The proof of concept also provides Westpac with an opportunity to test post-quantum cryptography in financial systems, using advanced encryption algorithms designed to resist potential future quantum computer attacks. David Walker, Westpac’s Chief Technology Officer, described the initiative as “a real-world opportunity to learn and create something that will be incredibly important in the future, and something we might need to apply at scale.” Westpac maintains a long-term equity investment in Australian cybersecurity company QuintessenceLabs, which has developed quantum-enhanced cryptography solutions already deployed in defense and large organization applications. Walker stated that “creating the next generation of payments architecture requires the strategic involvement of all the banks, telcos, retailers and governments working together.” The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has granted regulatory relief to facilitate the testing, with project findings expected in the first quarter of 2026. Global Financial Institutions Accelerate Blockchain Infrastructure Development Chainlink has positioned itself at the center of a potential $260 trillion market opportunity through partnerships with major financial institutions to unlock the untokenized assets market via its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. Earlier this year, Chainlink partnered with Abu Dhabi Global Market to develop blockchain standards and explore tokenization frameworks within regulated environments. RedStone’s market analysis also reveals that the tokenized real-world assets market reached $24.31 billion by June 2025, driven by a 260% surge from $8.6 billion at the start of the year, with private credit claiming more than half of the total market value at $14 billion. 📢 #Tokenized #RWA space has reached an ATH of $24.31 billion, moving from a “buzzword into a multi-billion-dollar financial system,” per @redstone_defi , @gauntlet_xyz , and @RWA_xyz . #crypto #blockchain https://t.co/bdsQCS4mwd — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) June 26, 2025 Notably, Australia’s approach contrasts with the restrictive stances some of its major banks have taken toward crypto platforms, with the National Australia Bank blocking payments to certain crypto exchanges in 2023, citing concerns about scams. Project Acacia’s focus on regulated institutional applications could generate AU$19 billion annually in economic gains, according to Professor Talis Putnins from the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre. Organizers have described Australia’s real-money settlement testing on third-party platforms as a world-first for the country in the digital finance industry.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/07/17

Russian lawmakers pass digital ruble bill, expected to take effect on September 1, 2026

Russian lawmakers pass digital ruble bill, expected to take effect on September 1, 2026

PANews reported on July 17 that according to Cryptonews, Russian lawmakers voted to pass a digital ruble bill, stipulating that the central bank's digital currency will be launched in September

Author: PANews

2025/07/17

How SpacePay Earned Its Spot as the Top Underpriced Altcoin of 2025

How SpacePay Earned Its Spot as the Top Underpriced Altcoin of 2025

Cryptos come and go, but every now and then, one catches attention for actually solving problems people face every day. SpacePay, a London-based fintech startup, lets businesses accept crypto payments through their existing card machines without buying new equipment. The project has pulled in over $1.1 million during its presale, with $SPY tokens selling for.. The post How SpacePay Earned Its Spot as the Top Underpriced Altcoin of 2025 appeared first on 99Bitcoins .

Author: 99Bitcoins

2025/07/17

With social networking, payment, and AI all included, will Base APP become “Alipay on the chain”?

With social networking, payment, and AI all included, will Base APP become “Alipay on the chain”?

Author: Yuliya, PANews The Web3 world has always lacked a true super portal, with users switching between different applications, fragmented experience, and dispersed traffic. However, a most powerful competitor has

Author: PANews

2025/07/17

Crypto market hits widest institutional-retail investor split since 2023 in H1 2025: Wintermute

Crypto market hits widest institutional-retail investor split since 2023 in H1 2025: Wintermute

In the first half of 2025, crypto market has seen its widest divergence in investor focus since 2023, with institutions doubling down on majors while retail pivots to altcoins. According to Wintermute’s 1H 2025 OTC Market Report, institutions have doubled…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/07/16

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