Average daily volume (ADV) across the company’s four U.S. options exchanges reached an all-time high of 19.2 million contracts. This was driven by a record in multiply-listed options, which averaged 14.3 million contracts per day, up 38.5% from August 2024. The figure also surpassed the previous record of 13.6 million contracts set in February. Index…
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The derivatives exchange highlighted particularly strong growth in cryptocurrency products, which reached a record 411,000 contracts per day, equivalent to $14.9 billion notional. Within this segment, Micro Ether futures posted a record monthly ADV of 271,000 contracts, while Ether futures reached a record 27,000 contracts. Interest rate products continued to dominate activity, averaging 16.2 million…
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The launch marks a major step in AI-driven commerce, with Antom partnering with Mastercard and Visa in Asia Pacific to pilot tokenised card-based agentic payments. The solution enables AI agents to complete payments flexibly, supporting both cards and a wide range of digital wallets. The firm explained that at its core, the system introduces an…
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The products, branded as BetaPro ETFs, offer Canadian investors triple leveraged (300%) and triple inverse (-300%) daily exposure to two key U.S. market segments: long-dated U.S. Treasuries and semiconductors. The BetaPro 3X US Treasury 20+ Year Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF (TTLT) and the BetaPro -3X US Treasury 20+ Year Daily Leveraged Bear Alternative ETF…
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Banco Santander, BNP Paribas, Flow Traders, Goldman Sachs, Jane Street, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Susquehanna International Group signed up on 1 August, backing Eurex’s push to expand electronification and standardisation in credit markets. Eurex, part of Deutsche Börse Group, said the initiative builds on its existing Partnership Program in short-term interest rates and swaps. …
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The platform will allow clients to trade all seven of BrokerTec’s on-the-run benchmark U.S. Treasuries, offered in smaller notional sizes and tighter price increments to align with the futures market. Access will be available through existing CME Globex connectivity, including the BrokerTec API. “With leading financial firms on board for day one on BrokerTec Chicago,…
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The move significantly broadens StoneX’s global trading capabilities. Founded in 2000, Right Corporation provides trading and logistics services for independent meat packing operations, distributors, and end-users. Under the leadership of owner Leslie Wright, the company has developed a strong reputation for customer service and long-standing industry relationships. Wright will remain with the business in a…
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Mr Steeves, who has served as Chairman during a period of strategic development for the international investment banking and broking firm, will not be standing for re-election as a Director. In a release on Friday, the company expressed its appreciation for his leadership, stating it “wishes to express its gratitude to Mark for his contributions…
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According to a report by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Justice Button ruled that Mr Mawhinney demonstrated a “willingness to adopt a reckless approach to the conduct of a financial services business,” extending the total period of restraint orders against him to 20 years. He has been subject to interim bans since August…
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The announcement was made at Stripe Tour Tokyo on September 3, where the company also showcased new features utilizing AI and stablecoins. Stripe Terminal includes Tap to Pay on iPhone, integration with PayPay, Japan’s largest QR code payment service with more than 70 million users, and Weixin Pay. The new Reader S710 also enables merchants…
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