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Montréal Exchange Interest Rate Derivative Trading Ceases At 13:30 Today, February 13, 2026 - Exchange's Markets Closed February 16, 2026

Date 13/02/2026

Interest rate derivative trading will cease at 1:30 p.m. today, February 13, 2026. Furthermore, the Exchange's markets will be closed on February 16, 2026.

Nadex Self-Certified Weekly Notification Of Rule Amendment

Date 12/02/2026

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (the “Act”), and §40.6(d) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act, North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange”) hereby submits this Weekly Notification of rule amendments effective during the week of February 10, 2026:

Cboe Launches Nearly 24-Hour Trading In Russell 2000 Index Options

Date 12/02/2026

• Cash-settled Russell 2000® Index (RUT) options now available during Cboe's Global Trading Hours
• Cboe now offers nearly 24x5 trading for RUT, S&P 500 Index and Cboe Volatility Index options
• RUT options and Cboe's Global Trading Hours both reached record volumes in 2025

Nadex Self-Certifies New Rules Related To Position Accountability, Reportable Levels And Aggregation Of Contracts

Date 12/02/2026

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (the “Act” or “CEA”), and §40.6(a) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act, the North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. d/b/a Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (the “Exchange” or “CDNA”), in its capacity as a registered designated contract market (“DCM”), certifies to the Commission new Rules 5.21, 5.22 and 5.23, which relate to position accountability, reportable levels and aggregation of contracts listed on the Exchange, as well as certain non-material modifications (the “Rulebook Amendments”).

Statement On Jury’s Verdict In Trial Of Ismael Sanchez: Margaret Ryan, Director, SEC Division Of Enforcement, Feb. 12, 2026

Date 12/02/2026

Today, after a four-day trial, a jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas found defendant Ismael Sanchez liable for securities fraud and registration violations.

CFTC Announces Innovation Advisory Committee Members

Date 12/02/2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the members of the Innovation Advisory Committee. 

Office Of The Comptroller Of The US Currency Releases Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test Scenarios For 2026

Date 12/02/2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released economic and financial market scenarios for use in the upcoming stress tests for covered institutions.

Canadian Securities Administrators Publishes 2025 Systemic Risk Committee Annual Report

Date 12/02/2026

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published its 2025 Systemic Risk Committee Annual Report on Capital Markets – an analysis of recent financial market trends, emerging risk areas, and potential vulnerabilities in Canadian capital markets. The report also outlines some of the CSA’s efforts to mitigate those vulnerabilities and associated risks.

ACER Calls For Greater Focus On LNG Dynamics In Gas Supply Outlooks

Date 12/02/2026

On 11 February 2026, ACER issued its Opinion on the Winter Supply Outlook 2025/2026, published by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG).

Testimony Before The U.S. Senate Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs, Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman, Washington D.C., Feb. 12, 2026

Date 12/02/2026

Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and Members of the Committee: It is an honor to testify before you today. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the work of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.