According to official sources, Kraken has announced the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, a U.S.-regulated derivatives service. This launch will provide direct access to cryptocurrency futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) through Kraken's integrated Kraken Pro trading platform. Kraken Derivatives US enables clients to trade a full range of cryptocurrency futures on top of Kraken's spot market offerings, and instant funding support enables seamless transfer of collateral. [ChainCatcher]