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The Coming Currency War: Digital Money vs. the Dollar
John Lothian Newsletter: September 23, 2019
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CME expands bitcoin footprint; Go on ‘High Guard’ Against U.S. Stock Volatility, LPL Warns
CME to launch bitcoin options, LPL senior analyst offers a warning about U.S. stock volatility.
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The CFTC’s Night Game
The CFTC’s Night Game
The CFTC, and in particular its new chairman, may be playing night time hardball in the federal courts. It certainly isn’t playing the game out under the lights, though.
The Spread: Brexit, Bitcoin, and Saudi Arabian Oil Options
The Spread: Brexit, Bitcoin, and Saudi Arabian Oil Options
The Spread: September 23, 2019
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London Bullion Market Association
The London Bullion Market Association has removed Michael Nowak, JPMorgan’s head of precious metals trading, from its board after the US Justice Dept. indicted him for a “massive, multiyear scheme” to manipulate the precious metals markets, The Financial Times reported.
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CME
CME Group announced Friday that it will launch options on bitcoin futures early next year. CME trades the futures equivalent of almost 35,000 bitcoin per day on average.
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John Lothian Newsletter
Today’s Newsletter
The Coming Currency War: Digital Money vs. the Dollar
John Lothian Newsletter: September 23, 2019
JLN Options Newsletter
Today’s Newsletter
CME expands bitcoin footprint; Go on ‘High Guard’ Against U.S. Stock Volatility, LPL Warns
CME to launch bitcoin options, LPL senior analyst offers a warning about U.S. stock volatility.
Lead Stories
The CFTC’s Night Game
The CFTC’s Night Game
The CFTC, and in particular its new chairman, may be playing night time hardball in the federal courts. It certainly isn’t playing the game out under the lights, though.
The Spread: Brexit, Bitcoin, and Saudi Arabian Oil Options
The Spread: Brexit, Bitcoin, and Saudi Arabian Oil Options
The Spread: September 23, 2019
NFA’s BASIC Update is a Big Jump Ahead
NFA’s BASIC Update is a Big Jump Ahead
The update made the BASIC site more user friendly and much faster. It is also very mobile friendly. It is the same data as always, but just displayed better and faster.
The Importance of Investor Education
The Importance of Investor Education
In this video from MarketsWiki Education's World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Mary Savoie, executive director of the Options Industry Council and first vice president, investor education, for OCC, talks about the importance of investor education and how to become an informed investor.
Futures Market Myths
Futures Market Myths
In this video from our MarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Donna Heidkamp, the executive director of RJO Futures, says the financial industry gives people the opportunity to be lifelong students, continuing to learn about the economy, politics, culture and many other topics. She also explores some of the myths about the futures markets, including that there is too much leverage in commodities, that you have to take delivery, and that nobody makes money in futures.
The Spread – Backing Bakkt, a curve for Curve Global, and HKEX disappointment
The Spread – Backing Bakkt, a curve for Curve Global, and HKEX disappointment
In this week’s episode of The Spread, Matt Raebel takes over for Spencer Doar, remembering some we have lost and talking about HKEX’s failed bid for the London Stock Exchange, some big news for the Small Exchange, and what’s new with Bakkt, Euronext and Curve Global.
The Marriage of Money and Machines
The Marriage of Money and Machines
At MarketsWiki Education's World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Rumi Morales, entrepreneur and partner in Outlier Ventures, gave a brief history of trading and the technological changes that have swept the industry, ending with blockchain, which she said is "revolutionary" because no central counterparty is necessary. Blockchain, along with the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, will lead to a "Convergence Ecosystem," she said.
Interviewing and Career Tips For Your Future
Interviewing and Career Tips For Your Future
In this video from our MarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Robert Khoury, the CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a business development consultant and advisory firm, gives graduating students tips on job interviewing and careers, drawing from his 21 years in the financial industry. He learned a lot from his mistakes, and his practical suggestions are intended to empower those just starting out on a career in the financial industry or in any field.
Managing risk with VIX
Managing risk with VIX
In this MarketsWiki Education video from our World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Rob Hocking, senior vice president, head of derivatives strategy at Cboe, explains what the VIX index is and how to manage risk using the VIX index and its related products, including VIX futures and options. In the complex options world, face to face negotiations between brokers and traders still take place, he says, and market makers still provide an important function.
John Lothian News Announces Promotions, Staff Addition; Sarah Rudolph Named Editor-in-Chief; Suzanne Cosgrove Joins JLN Staff
John Lothian News Announces Promotions, Staff Addition; Sarah Rudolph Named Editor-in-Chief; Suzanne Cosgrove Joins JLN Staff
John Lothian News today announces several promotions, including naming Managing Editor Sarah Rudolph to the role of editor-in-chief. Matt Raebel, currently an associate editor and Thom Thompson, currently a contributing editor, are promoted...
The CMW Podcast Episode 3: A Speculative Streak
The CMW Podcast Episode 3: A Speculative Streak
Bill Ulivieri, former CBOE market maker and Principal of Cenacle Capital Management LLC, is a veteran of the industry who's done it all - including crypto trading. Ulivieri joins Matt at the JLN studio to discuss the benefits and shortcomings of digital assets as a store of value, and how he thinks bitcoin fits into the future of global finance.
CFTC v Thakkar: a fishing license
CFTC v Thakkar: a fishing license
Jitesh Thakkar, the Chicago computer programmer charged with aiding and abetting a market manipulation by supplying software, was back in court on Wednesday. Thakkar’s attorney, Renato Mariotti, presented his motion for summary judgment at least to forestall lengthy discovery by the CFTC.
The CFTC’s Night Game
The CFTC’s Night Game
The CFTC, and in particular its new chairman, may be playing night time hardball in the federal courts. It certainly isn’t playing the game out under the lights, though.
The Spread: Brexit, Bitcoin, and Saudi Arabian Oil Options
The Spread: Brexit, Bitcoin, and Saudi Arabian Oil Options
The Spread: September 23, 2019
The Weekend Update: September 16-20, 2019
The Weekend Update: September 16-20, 2019
JLN PRESS ROOM PICK OF THE WEEK HKEX and LSE, A Capitalist's Conundrum Mitsubishi Corp. said a rogue oil trader at its Singapore unit lost $320 million in unauthorized transactions disguised as legitimate hedges for customers. The employee,...
NFA’s BASIC Update is a Big Jump Ahead
NFA’s BASIC Update is a Big Jump Ahead
The update made the BASIC site more user friendly and much faster. It is also very mobile friendly. It is the same data as always, but just displayed better and faster.
The Importance of Investor Education
The Importance of Investor Education
In this video from MarketsWiki Education's World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Mary Savoie, executive director of the Options Industry Council and first vice president, investor education, for OCC, talks about the importance of investor education and how to become an informed investor.
Futures Market Myths
Futures Market Myths
In this video from our MarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Donna Heidkamp, the executive director of RJO Futures, says the financial industry gives people the opportunity to be lifelong students, continuing to learn about the economy, politics, culture and many other topics. She also explores some of the myths about the futures markets, including that there is too much leverage in commodities, that you have to take delivery, and that nobody makes money in futures.
The Spread – Backing Bakkt, a curve for Curve Global, and HKEX disappointment
The Spread – Backing Bakkt, a curve for Curve Global, and HKEX disappointment
In this week’s episode of The Spread, Matt Raebel takes over for Spencer Doar, remembering some we have lost and talking about HKEX’s failed bid for the London Stock Exchange, some big news for the Small Exchange, and what’s new with Bakkt, Euronext and Curve Global.
The Marriage of Money and Machines
The Marriage of Money and Machines
At MarketsWiki Education's World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Rumi Morales, entrepreneur and partner in Outlier Ventures, gave a brief history of trading and the technological changes that have swept the industry, ending with blockchain, which she said is "revolutionary" because no central counterparty is necessary. Blockchain, along with the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, will lead to a "Convergence Ecosystem," she said.
Interviewing and Career Tips For Your Future
Interviewing and Career Tips For Your Future
In this video from our MarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Robert Khoury, the CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a business development consultant and advisory firm, gives graduating students tips on job interviewing and careers, drawing from his 21 years in the financial industry. He learned a lot from his mistakes, and his practical suggestions are intended to empower those just starting out on a career in the financial industry or in any field.
The Weekend Update: September 9 – 13, 2019
The Weekend Update: September 9 – 13, 2019
The most clicked stories from the John Lothian Newsletter, MarketsWiki, JLN tweets and all the JLN original content from this last week. Don't miss the most important stories.
Managing risk with VIX
Managing risk with VIX
In this MarketsWiki Education video from our World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Rob Hocking, senior vice president, head of derivatives strategy at Cboe, explains what the VIX index is and how to manage risk using the VIX index and its related products, including VIX futures and options. In the complex options world, face to face negotiations between brokers and traders still take place, he says, and market makers still provide an important function.
John Lothian News Announces Promotions, Staff Addition; Sarah Rudolph Named Editor-in-Chief; Suzanne Cosgrove Joins JLN Staff
John Lothian News Announces Promotions, Staff Addition; Sarah Rudolph Named Editor-in-Chief; Suzanne Cosgrove Joins JLN Staff
John Lothian News today announces several promotions, including naming Managing Editor Sarah Rudolph to the role of editor-in-chief. Matt Raebel, currently an associate editor and Thom Thompson, currently a contributing editor, are promoted...
The Weekend Update: September 16-20, 2019
The Weekend Update: September 16-20, 2019
JLN PRESS ROOM PICK OF THE WEEK HKEX and LSE, A Capitalist's Conundrum Mitsubishi Corp. said a rogue oil trader at its Singapore unit lost $320 million in unauthorized transactions disguised as legitimate hedges for customers. The employee,...
NFA’s BASIC Update is a Big Jump Ahead
NFA’s BASIC Update is a Big Jump Ahead
The update made the BASIC site more user friendly and much faster. It is also very mobile friendly. It is the same data as always, but just displayed better and faster.
The Importance of Investor Education
The Importance of Investor Education
In this video from MarketsWiki Education's World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Mary Savoie, executive director of the Options Industry Council and first vice president, investor education, for OCC, talks about the importance of investor education and how to become an informed investor.
Futures Market Myths
Futures Market Myths
In this video from our MarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Donna Heidkamp, the executive director of RJO Futures, says the financial industry gives people the opportunity to be lifelong students, continuing to learn about the economy, politics, culture and many other topics. She also explores some of the myths about the futures markets, including that there is too much leverage in commodities, that you have to take delivery, and that nobody makes money in futures.
The Spread – Backing Bakkt, a curve for Curve Global, and HKEX disappointment
The Spread – Backing Bakkt, a curve for Curve Global, and HKEX disappointment
In this week’s episode of The Spread, Matt Raebel takes over for Spencer Doar, remembering some we have lost and talking about HKEX’s failed bid for the London Stock Exchange, some big news for the Small Exchange, and what’s new with Bakkt, Euronext and Curve Global.
The Marriage of Money and Machines
The Marriage of Money and Machines
At MarketsWiki Education's World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Rumi Morales, entrepreneur and partner in Outlier Ventures, gave a brief history of trading and the technological changes that have swept the industry, ending with blockchain, which she said is "revolutionary" because no central counterparty is necessary. Blockchain, along with the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, will lead to a "Convergence Ecosystem," she said.
Interviewing and Career Tips For Your Future
Interviewing and Career Tips For Your Future
In this video from our MarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Robert Khoury, the CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a business development consultant and advisory firm, gives graduating students tips on job interviewing and careers, drawing from his 21 years in the financial industry. He learned a lot from his mistakes, and his practical suggestions are intended to empower those just starting out on a career in the financial industry or in any field.
The Weekend Update: September 9 – 13, 2019
The Weekend Update: September 9 – 13, 2019
The most clicked stories from the John Lothian Newsletter, MarketsWiki, JLN tweets and all the JLN original content from this last week. Don't miss the most important stories.
Managing risk with VIX
Managing risk with VIX
In this MarketsWiki Education video from our World of Opportunity event in Chicago, Rob Hocking, senior vice president, head of derivatives strategy at Cboe, explains what the VIX index is and how to manage risk using the VIX index and its related products, including VIX futures and options. In the complex options world, face to face negotiations between brokers and traders still take place, he says, and market makers still provide an important function.
John Lothian News Announces Promotions, Staff Addition; Sarah Rudolph Named Editor-in-Chief; Suzanne Cosgrove Joins JLN Staff
John Lothian News Announces Promotions, Staff Addition; Sarah Rudolph Named Editor-in-Chief; Suzanne Cosgrove Joins JLN Staff
John Lothian News today announces several promotions, including naming Managing Editor Sarah Rudolph to the role of editor-in-chief. Matt Raebel, currently an associate editor and Thom Thompson, currently a contributing editor, are promoted...
The CMW Podcast Episode 3: A Speculative Streak
The CMW Podcast Episode 3: A Speculative Streak
Bill Ulivieri, former CBOE market maker and Principal of Cenacle Capital Management LLC, is a veteran of the industry who's done it all - including crypto trading. Ulivieri joins Matt at the JLN studio to discuss the benefits and shortcomings of digital assets as a store of value, and how he thinks bitcoin fits into the future of global finance.
CFTC v Thakkar: a fishing license
CFTC v Thakkar: a fishing license
Jitesh Thakkar, the Chicago computer programmer charged with aiding and abetting a market manipulation by supplying software, was back in court on Wednesday. Thakkar’s attorney, Renato Mariotti, presented his motion for summary judgment at least to forestall lengthy discovery by the CFTC.
