Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - CME Group generated revenue of $1,500,000,000, down 3% from the strong third quarter in 2024 [11] - Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $978,000,000 and $2.68 per share, slightly above the previous year's third quarter [12] - Average daily volume was 25,300,000 contracts, the second highest in CME's history for a third quarter [5][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The crypto complex traded a record 340,000 contracts per day, up over 225% year-over-year [6] - Market data revenue reached over $200,000,000 for the first time, up 14% [11][12] - New products with record volume included credit futures, one ounce gold futures, and agricultural weekly options [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Open interest at quarter-end was 126,000,000 contracts, the highest for September in the last five years [6] - WTI futures market share increased to 76% from 74% in the previous quarter [70] - Natural gas complex grew 2%, led by nat gas options up 12% [71] Company Strategy and Development Direction - CME Group is focused on innovation and expanding product offerings, including 24/7 trading of cryptocurrency futures and options [8][9] - A partnership with FanDuel aims to develop and distribute event-based contracts, enhancing retail strategy [9][20] - The company is extending its cross-margin agreement with DTCC to increase margin savings for clients [8] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted strong customer demand for products, with growing open interest and records in large open interest holders [13] - The outlook for energy markets remains positive, with continued growth in crude and natural gas [73] - Management emphasized the importance of credibility in markets and the potential for growth in retail offerings without necessarily pursuing acquisitions [20] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures for the third quarter were approximately $19,000,000, with cash at the end of the quarter around $2,600,000,000 [12] - The company paid dividends of $455,000,000 in the third quarter and approximately $3,500,000,000 over the first nine months of the year [12] - The average cash balance in the third quarter was $135,000,000, with a 30% cash minimum affecting client allocation decisions [105][106] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about your long-term retail strategy? - Management highlighted the importance of the partnership with FanDuel, which provides access to 13,000,000 potential accounts, and emphasized the credibility of CME in the retail market [16][20] Question: Is CME considering offering sports event contracts? - Management stated that the decision to list sports events depends on regulatory approval and expressed readiness to offer such contracts if permitted [30][48] Question: What is the outlook for energy markets? - Management noted that while energy volumes were down in the quarter, there is still strong growth potential in crude and natural gas markets, particularly in Europe and Asia [66][73] Question: What are the proceeds from the Ultra sale and capital deployment plans? - Proceeds from the sale were about $1,500,000,000, with management planning to present recommendations for capital use to the board soon [80][82] Question: Can you elaborate on the 24/7 trading initiative? - Management indicated that 24/7 trading for crypto is set for 2026, with ongoing discussions about potential expansion to other asset classes based on client demand [96][100]

Onchain & Tokenization - Every asset class is transitioning onchain [1] - Every asset will be tokenized [1] AVNU's Role - AVNU is developing the trading layer to access new markets [1] - AVNU focuses on best execution and seamless user experience (UX) [1]

After years of caution, banks are re-evaluating their stance on crypto. Across Europe, new frameworks such as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation are giving institutions the confidence to re-enter the market they once avoided. In Portugal, that shift is already taking shape. Ricardo Martins, general manager at Bison Digital, said banks are beginning to treat crypto as a normal asset class rather than a speculative niche. “For us, digital assets are an asset with the same properties as a stock ...

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Tokenization of Real-World Assets - Tokenization transforms real-world assets into digital tokens [1] - Addresses issues like spotty records, slow settlements, and liquidity bottlenecks [1] Key Players in the Field - @energywebx, @TVVIN_RWA, @AventusNetwork, @btprtio, @mufi_app, & @xcavateofficial are actively involved in building the infrastructure for tokenization [1]

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Core Insights - DeepMarkit Corp. is progressing with the acquisition of Prospect Prediction Markets Inc. and a concurrent private placement of common shares [1][3] - Trading of DeepMarkit's common shares was halted on September 16, 2025, pending review of the acquisition by the TSX Venture Exchange, which has conditionally accepted the acquisition [2] - The company plans to issue a comprehensive news release with further details about the acquisition and Prospect in the future [3] Company Overview - DeepMarkit Corp. operates in technology sectors including blockchain, artificial intelligence, and tokenization, with a platform for minting carbon offsets into NFTs [3] - The company's shares are listed on multiple exchanges: TSX Venture Exchange (MKT), OTC market (MKTDF), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (DEP) [3]

Brian Brooks, chairman and CEO of the major commercial mortgage broker The Meridian Group, speaks to Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto". Brooks also serves on various boards, including Strategy, and is the former CEO of Binance.US and the former US Acting Comptroller of the Currency. They discuss the intersection of digital and hard assets, tokenization, digital treasury companies and bank charters connected to crypto companies. ...

Market Overview - The markets are currently perceived as constructive, with good earnings reported despite a lack of economic data, and expectations for rate cuts in an accelerating economy [2][3] - The S&P 500 equal weight index is being monitored to maintain key support levels, particularly the previous high [2][3] PG&E - PG&E is undergoing a transformation from post-bankruptcy recovery into a high-quality growth utility, driven by California's clean energy mandates and a favorable rate structure [4][5] - The company is expected to achieve approximately $13 billion annually in investments, supporting a projected 9% annual earnings growth [5] - Since its bankruptcy, PG&E's stock has increased by about 60%, indicating a positive technical setup with a bullish crossover of moving averages [6][5] Bank of New York Mellon - The selection of Bank of New York Mellon is influenced by the AI narrative and the broader trend of tokenization and digital assets [14][15] - The bank is expected to benefit from structural growth and efficiency gains, with a return on tangible common equity (ROCE) at 25.9% year-to-date, indicating strong profitability [16][17] - The stock is trading at under 15 times forward earnings, with an anticipated long-term earnings per share growth of about 10% [17][18] Alphabet - Alphabet is positioned strongly within the AI sector, with expectations for continued growth in search execution and cloud services, especially as it approaches its earnings report on October 29 [25][26] - The company is expected to report strong ad growth, although any miss could negatively impact sentiment, presenting a potential buying opportunity [27][28] - Technical analysis shows Alphabet trading near key support levels, with a focus on maintaining momentum as it approaches its earnings report [30][32]