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London based digital asset exchange Crypto Facilities is the first to launch Ethereum derivatives trading and purports to be authorized and regulated by the FCA. The CME is also gauging client interest and likely to be not far behind.
Unlike many other cryptocurrencies, the platform ether (ETH) is derived from, Ethereum, established an easy way for teams to develop their own unique cryptocurrencies by issuing tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. Instead of requiring a full team of developers and experienced blockchain engineers, the Ethereum platform streamlined the entire process. Thousands of projects have gone live utilizing ERC-20 tokens for crowdfunding and utility token usage. Ethereum has been the platform of choice for many of the leading blockchain disruptors in Fintech. Though there are almost too many tokens to keep track of on Ethereum at this point, there are some names that stick out in the fields they’re operating in.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/first-bitcoin-now-ether-futures-074035738.html
