THE BLOCK: Blockchain. com has launched options trading for eligible users in supported jurisdictions, allowing them to buy call and put options on BTC, ETH, SOL, HYPE, AVAX, XRP, and TRX. The product offers contracts with expiries of up to one week, funded upfront in USDC through the company’s Trading Account, with the purchase amount representing the maximum potential loss. The launch follows the firm's introduction of perps earlier this year.