Nasdaq

Crypto / Digital Assets

Nasdaq Launches Options Trading on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

By Editors | 20/11/2024

On the first day of trading, the options contract saw a record-breaking $1.9bn in notional exposure and drove Bitcoin to an all-time high.

Market Infrastructure

Nasdaq, Cboe Challenge SEC Amendments to Reg-NMS

By Thisanka Siripala | 01/11/2024

The amendments lower the cap on fees that exchanges can charge brokers for accessing the best displayed prices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NYSE, Cboe Win Approval to List Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs

By Editors | 23/10/2024

NYSE American received approval to list options on three bitcoin ETFs. Cboe Exchange received approval for options on two bitcoin ETFs.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Forms Panel of Cyber & Technology Resilience Experts

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2024

The panel comprises 13 experts who will advise MAS on technology risks and threats facing the financial sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Nasdaq Wins SEC Approval to List Options on Bitcoin ETF

By Editors | 25/09/2024

The options contracts on iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF still need to be approved by the Options Clearing Corp and the CFTC before trading can begin.

Enforcement

Deutsche Börse, Nasdaq Under Scrutiny in EU Antitrust Probe

By Editors | 25/09/2024

Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq said they were raided and searched by EU antitrust watchdogs who suspect antitrust rule violations.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Adopts Market Reforms, Including Lower Tick Sizes

By Editors | 21/09/2024

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the reforms will help promote greater transparency, competition, fairness, and efficiency in the equity market.

Securities / Derivatives

FINRA Fines BofA & Merrill Lynch $3m for Surveillance Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2024

FINRA said the parameters of the surveillance systems were set too narrowly, leading to failures to detect potentially manipulative trading.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Nasdaq Seeks Regulatory Approval to Launch Bitcoin Options

By Editors | 31/08/2024

Nasdaq said the options will enable investors to hedge their cryptocurrency investments. NYSE also applied for a similar approval earlier this year.