The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission last week withdrew proposed guidance and rulemaking in several areas as it seeks to align with the US administration’s goal of simplifying regulation and reducing burdens on market participants.
CONTINUE READINGThe Senate Banking Committee published its version of proposed legislation on market structure and digital assets and issued a request for information. FIA has responded with its views, including commentary on the role of the CFTC, the importance of market intermediaries, and other topics.
CONTINUE READINGFormer 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 READINGFIA has announced the names of six new members of the FIA Hall of Fame. The new members will be honored at an awards ceremony during FIA's 51st International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, on 8-11 March 2026.
CONTINUE READINGFollowing 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 READINGWalt 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 READINGCrypto 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 READINGWalt Lukken sat down with Futures Industry Hall of Fame member Richard Berliand last month in New York City. A legend in the industry, Richard serves as board chair of TP ICAP, the world’s largest inter-dealer broker and world’s largest energy & commodities broker. They discussed the state of the derivatives markets, the regulatory environment, FCMs, the challenges of 24/7 trading and clearing, why young people should go into finance and Richard's passion for aviation.
CONTINUE READING24/7 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 READINGWalt Lukken sat down with futures industry legend and FIA Hall of Fame member Dr. Richard Sandor to discuss his new book, Carbon Hunters. They discussed how Richard found his start in the industry, his influence over the years, why he's interested in environmental markets, and wrap up with a discussion on his and his wife's passion for collecting art.
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