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Markets

Blockchain or Blockbuster? The Choice Facing Financial Incumbents

The old-guard financial industry is aware of the competitive threat from decentralized finance, but it's not moving fast enough to catch up.

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Policy

State of Crypto: How SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Differ From Predecessor Jay Clayton

Gary Gensler will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee today for a confirmation hearing on his nomination to lead the SEC.

Former CFTC Chair Gary Gensler will appear for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee today.

Policy

Paxos Plans to File for a Clearing Agency License

CEO Charles Cascarilla said the crypto firm, which already settles equities trades, hopes to apply for a clearing firm license soon.

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Videos

The Role of the DTCC Under Fire in the GameStop Stock Controversy

What problems is the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) solving and do we need it in the market today? Former SEC chairman Harvey Pitt and former Commodity Exchange (COMEX) chair Donna Redel join "Coin Toss" to discuss.

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Markets

What Really Happened When Robinhood Suspended GameStop Trading

The byzantine world of the public U.S. securities market killed the GameStop pump (sort of).

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Markets

DTCC Considers DLT Use in Securities Trading With 2 New Studies

DTCC, the plumber to capital markets’ quadrillion-dollar pipes, is wondering if DLT can boost securities processing

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Finance

DTCC Calls on Banks and Regulators to Help Address Blockchain Security Issues

A comprehensive framework shared by all participants will negate any risks associated with blockchain, the derivatives repository giant says.

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Markets

LedgerX Board Member and Former CFTC Chair Named CEO of Miami Futures Exchange

Former acting CFTC Chairman and LedgerX board member Mark Wetjen is the new CEO at Miami International Futures Exchange, where he will build out its crypto asset and derivatives products.

Former CFTC acting Chairman and LedgerX board member Mark Wetjen will build out Miami International Holdings' digital asset strategy, including crypto futures for the Miami International Asset Exchange. (Image via CFTC)

Markets

LedgerX Places Founders on Administrative Leave After Tussle With CFTC

LedgerX CEO and COO Paul and Juthica Chou have been "placed on administrative leave" by the company, with DTCC vice chairman Larry Thompson filling in.

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Markets

DTCC Pushes Back Blockchain Project to Avoid Brexit Complications

The DTCC has pushed back the release of its blockchain-based post-trade system for derivatives by several months, in part because of Brexit. 

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