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Arthur Hayes: A Figure of Inspiration and Debate
Arthur Hayes stands as a prominent name in the cryptocurrency realm, recognized as one of the youngest African-American billionaires in history. He co-founded BitMEX, which, incidentally, led him into legal controversies. This exchange pioneered the trading of crypto derivatives, introducing the now-widely adopted perpetual contracts. 
OPNX: A Groundbreaking Exchange with $1.26 Trading Volume
The highly anticipated bankruptcy claims exchange OPNX, co-founded by former Three Arrows Capital (3AC) managers Kyle Davies and Su Zhu, made a grand entrance on Tuesday—boasting a staggering $1.26 trading volume across all spot and derivatives markets. The exchange's native token, FLEX, is down by 28% in the past 24 hours. Satori Finance: An Overview and Airdrop Guide
Satori Finance is a decentralized crypto derivatives platform, operating across multiple networks like zkSync Era, Base, Scroll, X Layer, Polygon zkEVM, and Linea. This article examines the potential for a retroactive airdrop for early users and the activities that could influence their eligibility. 
Gemini Foundation Launches Non-US Derivatives Platform
Gemini Foundation has launched a non-US derivatives platform for global traders, in a move that follows the recent launch of Coinbase International Exchange. This new platform is now live and available for trading to customers in multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jersey, New Zealand, and more. 
Coinbase Steps Back from FTX Europe Acquisition
After the bankruptcy of FTX in 2022, Coinbase expressed interest in acquiring its subsidiary, FTX Europe, with the intention of bolstering their global cryptocurrency derivatives footprint. This consideration was rekindled in September 2023, as reported by Fortune. 
