Bitnomial adds RLUSD, XRP as margin collateral

Bitnomial, a Chicago-based derivatives exchange and clearinghouse regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has become the first U.S.-registered derivatives clearing organization to accept a stablecoin as margin collateral, CoinDesk reported. The exchange has begun supporting RLUSD and XRP for margin deposits, allowing institutional investors to use the assets as collateral for leveraged trading in perpetuals, futures, and options.