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The post CME Group to launch options on XRP and SOL futures appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. CME Group will offer options based on the derivative markets on Solana (SOL) and XRP. The new markets will open on October 13, after regulatory approval.  CME Group will expand its crypto products with options on the futures markets of Solana (SOL) and XRP. The futures market will start on October 13, after regulatory review and approval.  The options will allow the trading of MicroSol, XRP, and MicroXRP futures, with expiry dates available every business day, monthly, and quarterly. The new products will be added to the existing BTC and ETH options markets. ‘The launch of these options contracts builds on the significant growth and increasing liquidity we have seen across our suite of Solana and XRP futures,’ said Giovanni Vicioso, CME Group Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products. The options contracts will have two main sizes, tracking the futures contracts. The new market will be suitable for sophisticated institutional traders, as well as active individual traders. The addition of options markets singles out XRP and SOL as liquid enough to offer the potential to bet on a market direction.  The options on futures arrive a few months after the launch of SOL futures. Both SOL and XRP had peak volumes in August, though XRP activity has slowed down in September. XRP and SOL options to tap both institutions and active traders Crypto options are one of the indicators of market attitudes, with XRP and SOL receiving a new way to gauge sentiment. The contracts will be supported by the Cumberland team.  ‘As one of the biggest liquidity providers in the ecosystem, the Cumberland team is excited to support CME Group’s continued expansion of crypto offerings,’ said Roman Makarov, Head of Cumberland Options Trading at DRW. ‘The launch of options on Solana and XRP futures is the latest example of the…

The post What is Play-to-Earn Gaming? Unlocking New Possibilities appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Play-to-Earn (P2E) model is playing a key role in the advancement of the crypto industry. Users are able to earn crypto by playing games and get involved with global communities of gamers, creators, and developers. In this article, we’ll explore the functionalities of P2E gaming, its core features, potential risks, benefits, legal issues, and highlight some of the most impactful games shaping the Web3 gaming frontier.  What is Play-to-Earn Gaming? As its name implies, you gain rewards for playing the game. Players in Play-to-Earn games get involved with blockchain networks and can receive crypto assets or NFTs as prizes. The assets you acquire can be sold, traded or kept as an investment to see if their value rises. In Axie Infinity, players gathered and combated Axies, which are fantastical creatures. The game gave players SLP, a coin that works the same as money and could be traded for fiat currencies or other coins. Due to its success, it has grown into a more advanced and eco-friendly economy on current gaming platforms. How P2E Works? Most P2E gaming relies on Ethereum and Layer 2 networks, including Immutable, Ronin, and Base. Users are given both tokens and NFTs for accomplishing various game goals, such as: Completing missions or winning battles Trading or crafting in-game items Participating in tournaments or community events Staking assets or voting in DAOs The main difference between P2E games and traditional ones is that players can truly own what they earn in the game. Weapons, land, avatars, and resources on the Web3 game are tokenized, enabling you to trade or transfer them elsewhere. For example, users in Decentraland are able to purchase virtual land as NFTs, set up experiences and earn money from events or the services they provide. They are different from other items since they…

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