Global Derivatives Market Insights and Analysis

The deal marks the first time US listed securities are tokenised by a third party on a public blockchain while staying within the existing regulatory and infrastructure framework.

The US clearing house hit another monthly record last month, fuelled by a strong surge in exchange traded fund (ETF) options trading.

The launch of bank-led USDC stablecoin minting and redemption makes Standard Chartered the first global systemically important bank (G-SIB) licensed to provide this type of integrated stablecoin infrastructure.

After bringing crypto trading into mainstream portfolios through exchange traded funds (ETFs), the industry is now turning to blockchain-based infrastructure for moving cash, collateral and traditional financial assets, according to a Cboe report.

The fintech firms launched ‘XTech US Equity Flow,’ which transforms raw market microstructure into highly granular, tradable signals by decoding full-depth US equity order book data into net buying and selling activity by investor type.

The London-headquartered post-trade infrastructure provider said the regulatory clarity will help US firms to more efficiently manage systemic risk and optimise capital.

Every year, the FOW Asia Awards shine a spotlight on the individuals, teams and organisations that are driving innovation, excellence and positive change across the futures and options industry. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements across trading, clearing, technology, regulation, market infrastructure and leadership, recognising those who are helping to shape the future of our markets.

The California-based brokerage has announced a series of decentralised finance (DeFi) products, stock tokens and automated products, marking a strategic pivot toward onchain finance.

The move will allow the Leipzig-based exchange to capitalise surging liquidity in the Asian energy sector.