Futures and options

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SmartStream provides derivatives data for Emir Refit regulation

SmartStream Reference Data Services (RDS), a leading provider of financial reference data, has announced the launch of an enhanced derivatives data service, providing in-depth insights into futures related transactions.

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CQG unveils machine learning toolkit for predicting futures market moves

CQG, a leading global provider of high-performance technology solutions for market makers, traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, today announced completion of internal testing and proof-of-concept using live data on what the firm believes to be a first-of-its kind artificial intelligence (AI) predictive model for traders.

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CME to offer trading in Micro Bitcoin Euro and Micro Ether Euro futures

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it plans to further expand its cryptocurrency derivatives offering with the addition of Micro Bitcoin Euro and Micro Ether Euro futures on March 18, pending regulatory review.

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Kelly Brown appointed SVP derivatives products and business development, MIAX Futures

Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), owner of Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), MIAX Sapphire, LLC (MIAX SapphireTM), Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEXTM), LedgerX LLC (LedgerX),

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Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale spend $14.8 million to join FIA Tech ownership consortium

FIA Tech, a leading futures industry technology provider, today announced that Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale have joined its ownership consortium and recent funding round, bringing the total funds raised to $84.2m. Both will also join FIA Tech’s board of directors.

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Coinbase Financial Markets enables US futures trading

In August, Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. (CFM) received approval to bring federally regulated crypto futures trading to eligible US customers. And now, Coinbase Advanced customers in the US can trade leveraged crypto futures contracts through CFM. Learn more at coinbase.com/futures.

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Grayscale secures SEC legal win over bitcoin ETF

A US federal appeals court has sided with an asset manager in a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after the regulator denied an application to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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TT boosts cross-asset offering with Abel Noser Solutions acquisition

Capital markets tech vendor Trading Technologies has agreed to buy Abel Noser Solutions (ANS), a provider of transaction cost analysis for investment managers, brokers, asset owners and consultants. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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FIA Tech snags $25.4 million for Trade Data Network

Seven major global banks have shelled out $25.4 million to fund the ongoing development of a post-trade service for exchange traded derivatives.

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Miami exchange owner completes acquisition of LedgerX

Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), owner of Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEXTM), The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX), and Dorman Trading LLC, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of LedgerX LLC (LedgerX) from Ledger Holdings Inc. in connection with the bankruptcy proceedings of FTX Trading Ltd. and its affiliated debtors.

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Coinbase opens international exchange

Crypto giant Coinbase has opened a derivatives exchange for institutional investors outside of the US as it seeks to reduce its reliance on its home market in the face of regulatory scrutiny.

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Michael Torretta joins FIA Tech as head of strategic alliances

FIA Tech, the futures industry’s leading technology provider, today announced that JP Morgan veteran Michael Torretta has joined the firm in the newly created role of Head of Strategic Alliances.

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Nasdaq MRX migrates to AWS

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced it has successfully completed the migration of the core trading system of Nasdaq MRX – one of its six U.S. options exchanges – to Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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SpiderRock picks Eventus for trade surveillance

Eventus, a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, announced today that SpiderRock Technology Services, a high-performance algorithmic execution and risk management technology provider to institutional trading clients, as well as agency broker-dealer and market data provider, has deployed the Validus platform for trade surveillance, initially for the firm’s client activity in futures and options on futures contracts.

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CME Group launches Ether options

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the launch of options on Ether futures.

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EToro to buy US options trading app Gatsby

Social investment platform eToro is boosting its presence in the US after inking a definitive agreement to buy options trading app Gatsby for around $50 million.

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CME to launch euro-denominated bitcoin and ether futures

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it plans to further expand its cryptocurrency derivatives offering with the introduction of Bitcoin Euro and Ether Euro futures on August 29, pending regulatory review.

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CFTC creates Office of Technology Innovation

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam today announced a reorganization of FinTech and customer protection efforts and changes to key roles as the agency evolves to address changing markets and market demographics.

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Crypto options and futures exchange Thalex raises EUR7.5m

Thalex, a trading platform offering stablecoin-settled crypto options and futures, announced it has closed its Series A funding round of EUR 7.5 million.

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Tradeweb unveils Spotlight Dealer Diversity Programme

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced the launch of its Spotlight Dealer Diversity Programme (‘Spotlight Programme’), designed to promote diverse dealers on the Tradeweb platform. Tradeweb made the announcement today at the 2022 Fixed Income Leaders Summit in Nashville, TN.