The reverse bridge: Crypto meets Wall Street using perps

Reported by CoinDesk · Published 2 Aug 2026, 9:00 PM MYT (2 hr ago)

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Crypto exchanges built perpetual futures for digital assets. Now they are using them to offer 24/7 exposure to stocks, commodities and indexes.

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The reverse bridge: Crypto meets Wall Street using perps

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