Bloomberg first reported Payward's talks to bring Hyperliquid-linked perpetual futures to U.S. traders on August 31, 2026, and Payward confirmed its plans to use Bitnomial for deployment, clearing, and settlement on September 16, 2026

How governments worldwide set rules for digital assets through legislation, agency rulemaking, licensing regimes and court fights.

Futures, options, and perpetual swaps tied to digital-asset prices, letting traders hedge or lever positions and often dwarfing spot volumes.