
Kraken Launches USD-Settled Bitcoin and Ether Options
Kraken introduces USD-settled options for bitcoin and ether, citing product design as key barrier to adoption.
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Kraken introduces USD-settled options for bitcoin and ether, citing product design as key barrier to adoption.
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