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CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 10/02/2025

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available: http://www.cftc.gov/MarketReports/SwapsReports/index.htm.

Statement On The Departure Of CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam

Date 10/02/2025

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham and Commissioners Kristin N. Johnson, Christy Goldsmith Romero and Summer K. Mersinger issued the following statement:

“We would like to recognize former Chairman Rostin Behnam for his years of public service to the American people and his lengthy tenure at the CFTC. He departed the CFTC on February 7, after having served as a Commissioner for nearly 8 years, including as the agency’s 15th Chairman from 2021 to 2025."

Global Markets Start 2025 On A High Note: FTSE Mondo Visione Index Reaches Record Levels

Date 10/02/2025

January 2025 saw a strong start to the year for global markets, highlighted by robust equity gains, fluctuating currencies, and mixed commodity trends. Despite ongoing challenges such as inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, markets maintained cautious optimism, driving positive momentum.

CFTC Commissioner Mersinger And SEC Commissioner Peirce To Participate In A Fireside Chat During The Cryptocurrency After The Election Event

Date 10/02/2025

WHAT:

Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger and SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce will participate in a fireside chat during the Cryptocurrency After the Election event hosted by the Federalist Society. 

WHEN:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (EST)

WHERE:

Webinar

Additional information: Cryptocurrency After the Election

TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics - January 2025

Date 10/02/2025

TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for January 2025.

CFTC: ‘Dating Or Defrauding?’ A Joint Effort To Alert Online Daters, Social Media Users Of Relationship Investment Scams

Date 10/02/2025

In coordination with multiple federal, state, and nonprofit organizations, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach has launched a national awareness effort to alert the public to relationship investment scams targeting Americans through wrong-numbered texts, dating apps, and social media.

MIAX Exchange Group - Holiday Schedule - Presidents Day 2025

Date 10/02/2025

Please be advised the MIAX Options, MIAX Pearl Options, MIAX Emerald Options, MIAX Sapphire Options and MIAX Pearl Equities Exchanges will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents Day.

CFTC: Federal Court Orders Florida Man To Pay Over $7.6 Million For Digital Asset Fraud

Date 10/02/2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered a consent order against Randall Crater of Heathrow, Florida. 

Euronext Announces Volumes For January 2025

Date 10/02/2025

Euronext, the leading European capital market infrastructure, today announced trading volumes for January 2025.

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Scott Bessent’s Introductory Call With Canadian Minister Of Finance And Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc

Date 10/02/2025

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held an introductory call with Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc. Secretary Bessent welcomed the opportunity to collaborate on G7 priorities under Canada’s presidency and he also underscored the importance of working together to combat security threats and engage on economic issues. Secretary Bessent expressed that he looks forward to a strong working relationship with Minister LeBlanc.