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CME Group Named to Computerworld's 2024 Best Places to Work in IT for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it has been recognized by Foundry's Computerworld as one of the Best Places to Work in IT for the sixth consecutive year.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it has been recognized by Foundry's Computerworld as one of the Best Places to Work in IT for the sixth consecutive year.
  • The Best Places to Work in IT is an annual ranking of work environments for technology professionals, recognizing the top organizations that challenge IT staff while providing great benefits and employee experiences.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Computerworld for the sixth consecutive year as one of the world's leading IT employers," said Sunil Cutinho, Chief Information Officer at CME Group.
  • For more information on the Best Places to Work in IT, please visit here.

Wintermute Asia Announces Integration with CME Group, Executing its First Block Trade

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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SINGAPORE, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wintermute Asia Pte. Ltd ("Wintermute Asia"), the digital asset derivatives trading arm of the Wintermute Group, the leading algorithmic trading firm and liquidity provider in digital assets, today announced that it has executed its first options block trade through CME Group. The BTC/USD block was traded between Wintermute Asia and TP ICAP and was cleared by ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V.

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  • The first block trade was completed with TP ICAP and cleared by ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V.
    SINGAPORE, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wintermute Asia Pte.
  • Ltd ("Wintermute Asia"), the digital asset derivatives trading arm of the Wintermute Group, the leading algorithmic trading firm and liquidity provider in digital assets, today announced that it has executed its first options block trade through CME Group.
  • With more derivative products on the roadmap and through a customized approach, Wintermute Asia can structure almost any trade to address different use cases, trading strategies, and market conditions.
  • By executing a block trade with TP ICAP on November 16, Wintermute Asia is further demonstrating its commitment to expanding its presence in traditional financial markets by offering secure investment solutions to its counterparties.

CME Group to Launch €STR Options in Q1 2024

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will launch options on €STR futures, beginning in Q1 2024.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will launch options on €STR futures, beginning in Q1 2024.
  • "With consistently strong volumes, open interest in our €STR futures has continued growing exponentially during 2023, now up to 29,000 contracts, with over 80% of market participants choosing CME Group as their home for European Short Term Rate futures trading," said Mark Rogerson, EMEA Head of Interest Rate Products, CME Group.
  • In November, CME Group €STR futures reached an average daily volume (ADV) of 17,000 contracts – with a single-day record of 39,836 contracts traded on November 10.
  • For more information on €STR futures from CME Group, please visit our product page here .

AlphaPoint Celebrates 10 Years of Pioneering Digital Asset Infrastructure

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaPoint , a leading provider of digital asset infrastructure of exchanges, brokerages, payment networks, and banking, is proud to announce its 10th anniversary.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaPoint , a leading provider of digital asset infrastructure of exchanges, brokerages, payment networks, and banking, is proud to announce its 10th anniversary.
  • Since its founding in 2013, AlphaPoint has been at the forefront of developing institutional-grade infrastructure to power the digital asset ecosystem.
  • As one of the earliest companies in the digital asset space, AlphaPoint's founders recognized early on the need for robust, scalable solutions to enable mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies.
  • Click here to learn more on AlphaPoint's 10-year journey enabling the digital asset revolution.

Acumatica Tees Up Partnership with No. 1 Ranked Women's Golfer Lilia Vu

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acumatica, an industry-leading business solutions provider, today confirmed that it has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the top-ranked LPGA player and No. 1 golfer in the world, Lilia Vu. The partnership deepens the company's ties to and support of women's golf, reflecting Acumatica's dedication to working with the best and fostering a culture of excellence throughout its community. 

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  • 1 golfer in the world , Lilia Vu.
  • Lilia reflects the champion spirit and drive we're dedicated to achieving at Acumatica," said Todd Wells, Chief Marketing Officer of Acumatica.
  • With this sponsorship agreement, Vu joins Jessica Korda as part of the Acumatica LPGA team.
  • "I'm excited to welcome Lilia to the Acumatica team, a community of individuals tirelessly striving for victory and equity across business and sports," said Korda.

Micro Henry Hub Futures Surpass 50,000 Contracts Traded

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that trading in its new Micro Henry Hub futures has surpassed 50,000 contracts since launching on November 6, 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that trading in its new Micro Henry Hub futures has surpassed 50,000 contracts since launching on November 6, 2023.
  • "We are pleased to expand our market access with the launch of Micro Henry Hub contracts and help a broader range of traders manage their natural gas exposure with more precision."
  • As Henry Hub's significance as a global benchmark increases, so has participation in Henry Hub futures and options.
  • Micro Henry Hub futures and options are one-tenth of the size of the company's benchmark Henry Hub contracts and cash-settled.

Black Ore Emerges from Stealth with $60 Million in Funding to Bring AI to Financial Services

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Ore , a leading AI platform for financial services, launched today and announced $60 million in financing led by a16z and Oak HC/FT .

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Ore , a leading AI platform for financial services, launched today and announced $60 million in financing led by a16z and Oak HC/FT .
  • Black Ore offers an AI and automation platform that accelerates core workflows for financial services businesses and simplifies the experience for their clients.
  • Future product offerings will target wealth management, financial advisory and planning, insurance services, and more.
  • Black Ore aims to revolutionize the financial services industry with a platform of AI automation solutions.

Talos Integrates with CME Group to Expand Crypto Derivatives Access for Institutions

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos, the premier provider of digital assets trading technology for institutions, announced its integration with CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos, the premier provider of digital assets trading technology for institutions, announced its integration with CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace.
  • Through this groundbreaking integration, Talos clients can now trade CME Group Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts using Talos's suite of advanced execution algorithms and smart order routing strategies.
  • Institutional investors can access the entire digital assets ecosystem from a single point of entry with the award-winning Talos platform.
  • Additionally, Talos will extend its offering by supporting CME Group's Bitcoin and Ether options contracts in the near future.

CME Group Reports Highest-Ever October ADV of 25.2 Million Contracts

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Continued growth across SOFR and U.S. Treasury complexes

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  • Continued growth across SOFR and U.S. Treasury complexes
    CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group , the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its October 2023 market statistics, reaching an average daily volume (ADV) of 25.2 million contracts during the month, an increase of 11% over 2022 and the company's highest-ever October ADV on record.
  • Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume .
  • October 2023 ADV across asset classes includes:
    Additional October 2023 product highlights compared to October 2022 include:

CME Group Expands Suite of Short-Term Options on U.S. Treasury Futures

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the expansion of its U.S. Treasury options suite with the launch of Monday expiries.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the expansion of its U.S. Treasury options suite with the launch of Monday expiries.
  • Year-to-date in 2023, CME Group reached a record average daily volume (ADV) of 1.1 million contracts in U.S. Treasury options – including a record ADV of 348,000 contracts in Weekly U.S. Treasury options.
  • Weekly U.S. Treasury options are listed by and subject to the rules of CBOT, receiving automatic margin offsets against existing CME Group Interest Rate futures and options.
  • For more information on Weekly U.S. Treasury options from CME Group, please visit our product page here .