Recently, the SEC allowed 24 Exchange to offer 23-hour-a-day, five-days-a-week trading.
Perpetual contracts are popular among crypto traders outside the US.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comments on allowing round-the-clock derivatives trading and input on perpetual futures offerings. Perpetual futures are contracts without any expiry.
Round-the-Clock Trading Is the Future
“The CFTC must take a forward-looking approach to shifts in market structure to ensure our markets remain vibrant and resilient while protecting all participants,” said Acting Chair Caroline Pham. “One evolving trend is the move to 24/7, 24/6, or 24/5 trading hours.”
Caroline Pham, Source: CFTC
The popularity of round-the-clock trading is growing globally. Platforms like Robinhood and many other brokers also offer 24-hour trading for five days a week, but those trades are settled outside exchanges. However, exchanges are also taking steps to offer such continuous services.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 24 Exchange to offer 23-hours-a-day, five-days-a-week trading. Other top exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, are also exploring the possibility of extending their trading hours.
Access to Perpetual Contracts
Meanwhile, perpetual futures contracts have gained traction outside the United States. These contracts are mostly popular in the cryptocurrency industry, as many crypto derivatives platforms offer them globally, but not in the US.
Perpetual contracts, also known as “perps”, are written similarly to regular futures. Their settlement, pricing, and margin calculations are done on an ongoing basis, often multiple times a day, the CFTC stated in its request for comments.
“Innovation and new technology has created a revival in markets that presents new opportunities that are accessible to more people, as well as risks,” Pham added.
Recently, crypto exchange Kraken launched FX perpetual contracts for two major FX pairs, EUR/USD and GBP/USD. The FX perps on the platform update pricing every second while the underlying spot market is open.
Last month, Coinbase also announced its plans to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts in the US. “We’re also developing a perpetual-style futures contract, adding a key product US traders have been missing,” the crypto exchange noted in a blog post.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comments on allowing round-the-clock derivatives trading and input on perpetual futures offerings. Perpetual futures are contracts without any expiry.
Round-the-Clock Trading Is the Future
“The CFTC must take a forward-looking approach to shifts in market structure to ensure our markets remain vibrant and resilient while protecting all participants,” said Acting Chair Caroline Pham. “One evolving trend is the move to 24/7, 24/6, or 24/5 trading hours.”
Caroline Pham, Source: CFTC
The popularity of round-the-clock trading is growing globally. Platforms like Robinhood and many other brokers also offer 24-hour trading for five days a week, but those trades are settled outside exchanges. However, exchanges are also taking steps to offer such continuous services.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 24 Exchange to offer 23-hours-a-day, five-days-a-week trading. Other top exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, are also exploring the possibility of extending their trading hours.
Access to Perpetual Contracts
Meanwhile, perpetual futures contracts have gained traction outside the United States. These contracts are mostly popular in the cryptocurrency industry, as many crypto derivatives platforms offer them globally, but not in the US.
Perpetual contracts, also known as “perps”, are written similarly to regular futures. Their settlement, pricing, and margin calculations are done on an ongoing basis, often multiple times a day, the CFTC stated in its request for comments.
“Innovation and new technology has created a revival in markets that presents new opportunities that are accessible to more people, as well as risks,” Pham added.
Recently, crypto exchange Kraken launched FX perpetual contracts for two major FX pairs, EUR/USD and GBP/USD. The FX perps on the platform update pricing every second while the underlying spot market is open.
Last month, Coinbase also announced its plans to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts in the US. “We’re also developing a perpetual-style futures contract, adding a key product US traders have been missing,” the crypto exchange noted in a blog post.
Arnab is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He entered the industry covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates and later expanded his reach to forex as well. He is passionate about the changing regulatory landscape on financial markets and keenly follows the disruptions in the industry with new-age technologies.
Prop Firms and Brokers Form a Perfect Synergy: One Offers Access, the Other Capital
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
