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Stablecoins explained: Crypto’s big bang moment?
For years, Wall Street banks kept stablecoins at arm’s length. But now, even the most conservative parts of traditional finance are starting to recognise their potential. It feels like a seminal moment, but, as always with technological innovation, there are risks and challenges and questions of hype vs reality.
READ MOREViewpoint: Clearing the way for stronger EU supervision
The European Commission intends to propose empowering the European Securities and Markets Authority as the central supervisor for the EU’s most significant cross-border entities – including central counterparties, central securities depositories, large trading venues and crypto exchanges. The formal proposal is expected in the coming weeks. If ESMA is to assume direct supervision, its governance framework will need to evolve in step with its expanded mandate.
Tokenisation efforts gain pace as derivatives industry eyes 2026 for clearinghouse acceptance
November 19, 2025 CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - Richard Berliand, Chair of the Board of Directors, TP ICAP
November 4, 2025 CONTINUE READINGViewpoint
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Viewpoint: Clearing the way for stronger EU supervision
The European Commission is preparing to elevate ESMA to central supervisor of major cross-border infrastructures. The move marks a potential turning point for oversight of Europe’s financial architecture.
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Expo: Easterly warns AI and quantum are reshaping cyber risk
Former US cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly cautions that AI and quantum computing are accelerating cyber threats and urges a swift shift to resilient, secure systems. CONTINUE READING -
FIA Expo panellists weigh demand, risks and readiness for 24/7 futures trading
24/7 futures trading is gaining momentum – but its reach will likely be shaped asset class by asset class, with crypto leading the way and traditional markets moving much more cautiously. CONTINUE READING -
CFTC uncertainty, crypto market legislation under the spotlight at Expo
Following the longest US government shutdown on record, a strong showing of attendees at FIA Expo listened to a panel of staffers from the US House Committee on Agriculture, the National Futures Association and industry lobbyists who discussed the future of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the likelihood of Congress passing crypto market legislation. CONTINUE READING -
People News – October / November 2025
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry CONTINUE READING -
MarketVoice Podcast - Jeff Sprecher, Chair and CEO, Intercontinental Exchange
Walt Lukken sat down with Jeff Sprecher, Chair and CEO at ICE at the annual Expo conference. They discussed how the idea of the old guard vs. the new markets doesn't hold true, especially with ICE's strong record of innovation. And they covered ICE's history as a power exchange and how those markets have evolved, as well as prediction markets and ICE's investment in Polymarket, AI and much more. CONTINUE READING -
Expo: Industry players say crypto markets are maturing
Crypto industry players who spoke on two panel discussions at FIA Expo agreed that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are on their way towards being fully investible by institutional investors, but offered different opinions about when that will happen. CONTINUE READING
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