Refinitiv FX Volumes Drop in October as Lackluster Activity Weighs; Aggregated open interest on Bitcoin, Ethereum options hit all-time highs this weekend
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Banks turn to AI as regulators press for Libor exit; US Treasury refuses to extend some of Fed’s crisis-fighting tools
Banks turn to AI as regulators press for Libor exit; US Treasury refuses to extend some of Fed’s crisis-fighting tools
The CryptoMarketsWiki Podcast Episode 15: Digitizing the Capital Markets
Carlos Domingo is the founder of Securitize, the aptly-named blockchain company that securitizes assets in the form of digital tokens. The company recently signed a deal with an SEC and FINRA-registered broker-dealer and ATS called Distributed Technology Markets, LLC, and seems on track to become an end-to-end digital securities platform that offers both securities issuance and trading through secondary markets.
CME changes rules to stoke trading; How the World’s Dullest Market Quietly Created a Synthetic Dollar Empire
First Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff The Financial Times says investors are anticipating a Joe Biden win in the upcoming U.S. Presidential election. The Kremlin is increasingly alarmed about the prospect of a Biden win,...
The CryptoMarketsWiki Podcast Episode 14: The 80/20 Split
DrawBridge Lending LLC sees itself as the “bridge” between the cryptocurrency world and the world of institutional trading. In this episode, DrawBridge CEO Jason Urban discusses the finer points of running a business based around lending against cryptocurrency, the state of institutional demand for digital asset products, how to work with regulators, and more.
Kicking Out Chinese Stocks and WeChat Is Another Nail in the Coffin of U.S.-China Links
Kicking Out Chinese Stocks and WeChat Is Another Nail in the Coffin of U.S.-China Links
CME to pay $3.5m over leak of secret trade data; Ex-BoE deputy governor fears ‘utter mayhem’ from clearing house reform
CME to pay $3.5m over leak of secret trade data; Ex-BoE deputy governor fears ‘utter mayhem’ from clearing house reform
ION-Broadway deal stumbles on UK competition concerns; Covid Still Poses Challenges for Financial System, Fed’s Quarles Says
ION-Broadway deal stumbles on UK competition concerns; Covid Still Poses Challenges for Financial System, Fed’s Quarles Says
Robinhood announces changes to options trading after 20-year-old trader’s suicide; Hedge funds lack conviction on oil outlook
Robinhood announces changes to options trading after 20-year-old trader’s suicide; Hedge funds lack conviction on oil outlook
The CryptoMarketsWiki Podcast Episode 12: IOU on a Blockchain
Philippe Bekhazi, the founder and CEO of the XBTO Group, has a long history of creating technological tools for trading, devising portfolio and risk management solutions for clients trading equities, FX, rates, and credit instruments. On this episode of the CMW Podcast, he discusses how XBTO went from a prop trading desk to one of the biggest investors in the growing digital asset space, as well as the rise of digital asset derivatives and stablecoins, and the future of digital money.
Hackers for hire targeted ‘hundreds of institutions’, says report; Euro’s Path to Global Prominence Leads Through Green Finance
First Read Unsung Heroes: OCC's Dan Busby By Sarah Rudolph - John Lothian News Dan Busby has his hands full as head of operations at OCC, but he insists he is having fun. He and his team are responsible for the back office operations for the...
JPMorgan’s Math Shows Why U.S. Stocks Can Keep Rallying; This stock-market rally refuses to conform to norms
Observations & Insight OCC Monthly Volume by Exchange - May 2020 Lead Stories JPMorgan's Math Shows Why U.S. Stocks Can Keep Rallying Justina Lee - Bloomberg Think the sizzling U.S. stock rally is excessive in an economy frozen by...
The World’s Oldest Exchange Is Europe’s Hottest Listing Venue; Battle for Hong Kong Is Shifting to City’s Financial Markets
First Read Hits & Takes By JLN Staff Today we have published the Open Outcry Traders History Project video of James Gordon of Straits Financial LLC. Gordon spent eight years on the Cboe trading floor with Timber Hill. His is the first video...
The stock market’s fear gauge spikes to its highest since August as the coronavirus outbreak rages; European shares suffer worst day since 2016 as virus spreads, Wall Street opens ugly
Observations & Insight The Spread: Always Bet on Bull JohnLothianNews.com This week on The Spread: bullish bets abound despite coronavirus concerns, Cboe creates a cushion and casts chats at two conferences, volume of MIAX's SPIKES options...
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