Cboe Global Markets has introduced Cboe Predicts, a suite of prediction market contracts aimed at retail traders, to bridge the gap between prediction markets and options trading. The first product, Mini S&P 500 Index prediction market contracts, allows traders to take "yes" or "no" positions on market outcomes with a unique payout zone feature. Cboe aims to educate retail investors and create long-term market participants.

Cboe Global Markets and industry associations have urged the EU to make mandatory interoperability among central counterparties a key aspect of the Market Integration and Supervision Package. The groups argue in a letter that fragmentation in cash equities clearing raises costs and operational complexity for investors, and that mandatory CCP interoperability would enhance competition and market efficiency.

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Citadel abandoned its US trade secrets lawsuit against a former employee after winning a £6 million London arbitration award. The firm said it would instead focus on enforcing a bankruptcy order, arguing that pursuing another judgment in the US would likely be difficult to collect.

One Trading has introduced a suite of leveraged equity futures to offer 24/7 trading access to major US equities, particularly large-cap technology and growth companies. The launch marks the first traditional asset class integrated into One Trading's infrastructure, complementing existing crypto derivatives and spot contracts.

The shift to an always-on economy, driven by the rise of real-time payments, is transforming the global financial system. Banks must invest in a continuous operating model that integrates payments, treasury and working capital into a seamless ecosystem to thrive in this environment, writes BNY's Carl Slabicki. APIs, tokenization and AI are critical enablers of this transition, allowing banks to manage liquidity more efficiently and scale operations in real-time.

Coinbase is leveraging its newly obtained UK investment services license as a cornerstone in its 'Everything Exchange' strategy. The company is using the UK as a test case, aiming to merge banking, brokerage, savings, and crypto services into one seamless platform and login. With the new authorization, UK users will soon access equities, derivatives, stablecoin payments, savings, borrowing, and tokenized real-world assets from a single app, eliminating the need for multiple financial accounts.

EU lawmakers are considering tighter rules on equity market dealers as part of a broader push to strengthen primary exchanges and make Europe's stock markets more competitive. Industry participants warn the changes could instead reduce dealer activity and liquidity, undermining the goal of building deeper, more attractive European equity markets.

Susquehanna has set aside $500 million to help institutions use prediction markets to hedge economic exposure tied to World Cup outcomes. The firm said sponsors, broadcasters, hospitality providers and consumer brands could use regulated event contracts to manage risks linked to promotions, rebates and other team-performance incentives.