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📢 CME Group to Launch Spot-Quoted Futures for Crypto & Equity Indices Set to debut on June 30 (pending regulatory approval), CME Group has announced a new line of Spot-Quoted Futures contracts, designed to make futures trading more accessible to retail traders. Covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major U.S. equity indices like the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones, these contracts will be: ✅ Quoted at spot prices ✅ Smaller in size ✅ Designed for long-term holding (up to 5 years) ✅ No rolling required ✅ Capital-efficient with margin benefits 🗣️ “This is a smart solution for traders looking to optimize both execution and cost,” said Tim M., CME’s Global Head of Equities, FX, and Alternative Products. With strong support from key platforms like Interactive Brokers, NinjaTrader, and Marex, this launch aims to simplify futures trading and bridge the gap between spot markets and derivatives. 📩 For inquiries, contact us at: enquiry@forexpolicy.com #CMEGroup #FuturesTrading #SpotQuotedFutures

📊 B2PRIME Group Reports $36M Profit for 2024 Amid Strong Market Trends Institutional liquidity provider B2PRIME has released its 2024 market report, highlighting impressive financial performance driven by futures market growth, asset expansion, and strategic product offerings. 🟢 Gross Income from Client Trading reached $35.9M 📈 Total Assets grew by 76% 💼 Shareholders’ Equity jumped 530% 💡 New Instruments: China H Shares, Singapore 30, Cocoa, Coffee, Cotton & more CET1 Ratio: 782.20% Liquidity Ratio: 9067.00% 🌍 Amid record-high global futures trading volumes and rising gold prices, B2PRIME's expanded offerings positioned the firm as a leader in institutional liquidity. “Through innovation and strategic expansion, we’ve set new industry benchmarks,” said Eugenia Mykuliak, Founder & Executive Director. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧- 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: facebook.com/forexpolicy 𝐗: x.com/forexpolicy #B2PRIME #LiquidityProvider #InstitutionalTrading #Futures

📢 BullRush announces partnership with Newsquawk to launch high-energy NFP trading competitions Trading competition platform BullRush has teamed up with real-time news provider Newsquawk to deliver fast-paced, one-hour contests centered around Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) releases. The monthly competitions will challenge traders to outperform each other in real-time during one of the most volatile economic events — with Newsquawk subscriptions worth $5,000 up for grabs. 🏆 1st Place: 6-Month Subscription 🏆 2nd–3rd Place: 3-Month Subscription 🏆 4th–10th Place: 1-Month Subscription 💬 “We embrace news trading because it’s trader vs trader — pure skill and energy,” said Trent Hoerr, CEO of BullRush. This marks another key move by Newsquawk in the prop trading space, following their recent integration with FXAN. 📩 For inquiries, contact us at: enquiry@forexpolicy.com #BullRush #Newsquawk #NFP

🚨 Goldman Sachs x FlexTrade: Real-Time Order Status Just Got Smarter FlexTrade has integrated Goldman Sachs’ real-time Order Status Updates (OSUs) directly into its OEMS Order Blotter via a new proprietary API, transforming how buy-side traders access and act on critical order data. 🔍 Key Highlights: • Streamlined API delivery replaces legacy FIX protocols • Enhanced transparency with real-time metrics on EMEA equity orders • No more toggling between screens — insights delivered directly into FlexTrade’s blotter • Seamless integration with FlexAlgoWheel for automated strategy adjustments 🗣️ “This sets a new standard for real-time analytics and buy-side transparency,” said Alex Harman, MD at Goldman Sachs. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧- 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: facebook.com/forexpolicy 𝐗: x.com/forexpolicy #GoldmanSachs #FlexTrade #OrderManagement

Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) has announced the appointment of Harmeen Mehta as its new Executive Vice President and CDIO, effective April 4. With 28 years of experience leading large-scale digital transformations, Harmeen will drive Equinix’s global innovation strategy—leveraging emerging technologies to elevate customer experience, optimize operations, and unlock new digital infrastructure capabilities. She brings a strong legacy from leadership roles at BT Group, Bharti Airtel, BBVA, Bank of America, and HSBC, and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Lloyds Banking Group. Her appointment reflects Equinix’s deep commitment to innovation and to shaping the future of global digital infrastructure. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧- 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: facebook.com/forexpolicy 𝐗: x.com/forexpolicy #ExecutiveMoves #Equinix #HarmeenMehta

📰 smartTrade announces new investment from TA Associates; Hg exits after five years smartTrade Technologies, a global provider of multi-asset electronic trading and payment platforms, has secured a new strategic investment from TA Associates. The move marks the exit of previous majority investor Hg, which supported the company through a period of significant growth since 2020. Under Hg’s backing, smartTrade doubled its revenue, completed its first acquisition to expand in North America, and scaled its global infrastructure. The new partnership with TA Associates aims to accelerate product innovation, AI integration, and international expansion. CEO David VINCENT and the management team will continue to lead the company and are investing alongside TA Associates. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. 📩 For inquiries, contact us at: enquiry@forexpolicy.com #smartTrade #TAAssociates #HgCapital #FintechNews

South Africa-regulated brokerage NRDX has appointed Nicolas Morphitis as its new Chief Revenue Officer, based out of the firm's main office in Cyprus. Nicolas brings extensive experience in the online trading space, having held senior roles at HFM, BDSwiss, InstaForex, and Opteck. He most recently served as Global Head of Business Development at BDSwiss, following a successful tenure as Regional Head of BD at HFM. With a proven track record in revenue growth, business development, and affiliate partnerships, Morphitis is set to play a key role in driving NRDX’s expansion in the competitive retail brokerage space. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧- 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: facebook.com/forexpolicy 𝐗: x.com/forexpolicy #ExecutiveMoves #NicolasMorphitis #NRDX

🚨 Republic to acquire INX DIGITAL in a deal worth up to $60 million New York-based financial platform Republic has announced its acquisition of Canadian crypto firm INX Digital Company (INXDF) — a move set to accelerate its expansion into regulated blockchain-based investment products. The deal includes full ownership of INX’s operations and values the company at up to $60M, a 457% premium on recent closing prices. With this acquisition, Republic aims to build a fully compliant, on-chain investment ecosystem, offering tokenized assets and security token trading backed by INX’s licensed infrastructure. The companies have worked closely since Republic's initial $5.25M investment in INX last year. This full buyout signals a deepening commitment to regulated tokenization, bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation. 📈 INXDF stock jumped 180% following the news. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧- 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: facebook.com/forexpolicy 𝐗: x.com/forexpolicy #Republic #INXDigital #CryptoNews

🌐 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭. Within hours of Trump’s tariff rollout, reactions poured in from across the world: ▪️𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 called it a provocation and hinted at reciprocal tariffs ▪️𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔 condemned the move as “economically reckless” ▪️𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚, hit with a 26% tariff, warned of potential WTO action Trump’s trade policy isn’t just an economic event—it’s reshaping diplomatic relationships and exposing fractures in global trade alliances. 📌 Read how each region is responding and what’s likely to come next: https://lnkd.in/gSQ9TtM2 #GlobalTrade #Geopolitics #TariffWar

📊 Forex traders are recalibrating fast after Trump's aggressive trade move. The newly imposed tariffs caused a sharp reaction across the FX market: 🔹𝐔𝐒𝐃/𝐉𝐏𝐘 dropped as the yen gained on safe-haven flows 🔹𝐂𝐍𝐘/𝐔𝐒𝐃 spiked, then stabilized 🔹𝐄𝐔𝐑/𝐔𝐒𝐃 weakened 🔹The Swiss Franc and gold both surged This isn’t just noise—it’s a directional shift in how global currencies are priced in the face of renewed trade protectionism. 🧠 We cover the key forex reactions, why they happened, and what traders should watch next. Read the full FX impact breakdown: https://lnkd.in/gSQ9TtM2 #ForexNews #CurrencyMarkets #EconomicImpact