The Argentinian financial markets regulator, the National Securities Commission (CNV), has approved the first Bitcoin-based futures contract, which gives investors exposure to the top cryptocurrency. It marks the first time the regulator is approving such a product in the country. The futures contract is based on the Bitcoin index listed by the Argentinian securities exchange, Matba Rofex. Following the listing, Matba Rofex released the guidelines on how the futures contract will be traded in a statement yesterday (Thursday). "The measure, which was adopted through a resolution, intends to facilitate adaptation to ... (full story)