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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…

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The post Bitfarms Secures $300M Financing to Boost AI Infrastructure at Panther Creek appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. James Ding Oct 10, 2025 15:28 Bitfarms converts a Macquarie debt facility into $300M project financing, drawing an additional $50M to accelerate AI development at its Panther Creek campus. Bitfarms Ltd., a prominent North American energy and digital infrastructure company, has successfully converted its existing private debt facility from Macquarie Group into a project-specific financing agreement worth up to $300 million. This move is aimed at accelerating the development of its data center campus in Panther Creek, Pennsylvania, according to a report by GlobeNewswire. Project Financing for HPC/AI Development The financing arrangement includes an additional $50 million draw, leading to a total of $100 million being drawn through closing. This capital is earmarked for accelerating equipment purchases and advancing high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure development at the Panther Creek site. Bitfarms plans to start groundwork for the data center in the fourth quarter of 2025, with energization anticipated by the end of 2026. Strategic Partnership with Macquarie Ben Gagnon, CEO of Bitfarms, expressed enthusiasm about the conversion of the debt facility to project-level financing. He highlighted that this transition allows for a more flexible drawdown on the full facility, expediting construction timelines and positioning Bitfarms to meet growing demand for HPC/AI infrastructure in the region. The collaboration with Macquarie has been pivotal in advancing the development phases at the Panther Creek campus. Macquarie’s Commitment to AI Infrastructure Joshua Stevens, Managing Director of Macquarie Group’s Commodities and Global Markets business, emphasized their commitment to supporting Bitfarms’ 350 MW HPC/AI campus in Pennsylvania. Stevens noted that the state’s robust energy and fiber infrastructure makes it an emerging hub for AI infrastructure, with Bitfarms poised to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions. Broader Impact and Future Prospects Bitfarms’ strategic focus on U.S. expansion is…