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CME to launch XRP futures in May for latest crypto expansion

CME Group plans to expand its crypto derivatives suite with the launch of Ripple (XRP) futures next month, adding to the recent Solana futures launch and its established Bitcoin futures offering.

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TraditionData appoints US product head in latest senior hire

TraditionData has hired a new regional head of product for the US, marking the latest people move in a string of hires for the interdealer broker over the last year.

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FIA, ISDA warn against widening European price caps for commodities

Two derivatives trade bodies have called for European authorities to focus on simplifying current rules rather than adding position limits or price caps in a review of commodity market rules.

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Featured Reports

Featured Reports provide an in-depth view on key industry events and market trends

e-Book: Unlocking the Power of Data in a Digital Trading World

The e-book highlights how FOW’s new data services drive precision, speed, and insight for modern market participants.

Read time: 7 min

Reference Data: The Essential Guide

As financial markets, assets, products, and participants expand, reference data becomes increasingly vital to market operations and decision-making.

Read time: 15 min

FOW Spotlight

Regular Spotlights will highlight a specific and topical industry theme with timely and curated content including articles, blogs, webinars etc.

ANALYSIS: CME points to resilience amid April trading frenzy

CME Group has said margin increases and operational safeguards have protected derivative traders after a boom in activity across its markets this month.

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CFTC launches perpetual contract consultation amid reform push

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has targeted “perpetual” derivatives that have no defined expiration date as part of its wider effort to simplify oversight of new markets.

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Follow the sun trading: More trades, processing and reporting - a major data management headache

A potential shift towards 24/5 - and even 24/7 - trading, and T+1 settlement slated for 2027 (with some advocates pushing for 2026) in the EU, Switzerland and UK, represents a significant evolution in financial markets behaviour.

Read time: 4 min