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Analysis: Geopolitics, prediction markets, tokenization seen as top three drivers of derivatives markets
Change is constant in the derivatives market, but the drivers of change are not. This year's research into market participant opinions revealed that the top three drivers are geopolitical conflict, prediction markets and tokenization. Just as telling, the regulatory agenda, which had been a top concern in the past, dropped to fifth place on this year's list..
READ MOREThe facts speak: What are they saying?
A skeptical reporter recently asked me about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s budget and if it felt justifiable. My hot take: it feels sensible. And if you know me, you know I am about to bring the data (and charts) to back that up.
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The facts speak: What are they saying about the CFTC budget?
A skeptical reporter recently asked me about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s budget and if it felt justifiable. My hot take: it feels sensible. And if you know me, you know I am about to bring the data (and charts) to back that up.
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CFTC chief defends oversight as Congress presses on insider trading risks
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig told Congress the agency is cracking down on insider trading, amid mounting concerns over potential misuse of non-public information in oil, equity and prediction markets. CONTINUE READING -
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The facts speak: What are they saying?
A skeptical reporter recently asked me about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s budget and if it felt justifiable. My hot take: it feels sensible. And if you know me, you know I am about to bring the data (and charts) to back that up. CONTINUE READING -
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