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Crypto Scammers Pose as Journalists, NFT Projects on Twitter; A New Prediction Market Lets Investors Bet Big on Almost Anything
First Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Yesterday we published an interview with Blue Ocean Technology CEO Bryan Hyndman about the firm and the role they play in offering electronic access to U.S. National Market System equities during overnight hours...
Cboe’s Rob Hocking talks Nanos and new tools for the retail investor
Rob Hocking, senior vice president, head of derivatives strategy at Cboe Global Markets, met with John Lothian News at FIA Boca 2022 to discuss the explosive growth of retail investors and the launch of Nanos, a lower-stakes option that Cboe has created to open the world of options trading to a wider audience.
Wall Street Traditionalists Spar With FTX Over Crypto Derivatives; SEC Proposes More Disclosure Requirements for ESG Funds
First Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Friends of the late Carl Gilmore, including Chris Hehmeyer and Chuck Bohm, are gathering today at Ceres in the CBOT Building lobby at 4:30 p.m. in an informal tribute to their friend. All are welcome whether you...
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