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Nodal Exchange and IncubEx Collaborate to Launch Ten First of Their Kind Renewable Futures & Options

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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Nodal Exchange and IncubEx announced today the upcoming launch of ten new Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) futures and options contracts, adding to the world's largest suite of environmental products.

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  • Nodal Exchange and IncubEx announced today the upcoming launch of ten new Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) futures and options contracts, adding to the world's largest suite of environmental products.
  • Nodal will also list new REC futures and options contracts from Maine, Maryland and California, which reflect evolving state based Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS).
  • Maine Class 2 REC futures and options complement the existing Maine Class 1 products on Nodal as well as the broader NEPOOL REC suite.
  • All Nodal Exchange contracts are cleared by Nodal Clear which is a CFTC registered derivatives clearing organization.

LevelTen Energy Raises $35 Million in Series C Funding from NGP ETP, Energy Majors, VCs and Google to Accelerate the Energy Transition

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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LevelTen's partner network now includes more than 25 energy advisors and retail electricity providers, including 3Degrees, Accenture, Constellation, Deloitte and South Pole.

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  • LevelTen's partner network now includes more than 25 energy advisors and retail electricity providers, including 3Degrees, Accenture, Constellation, Deloitte and South Pole.
  • To date, LevelTen has facilitated more than $5 billion in renewable energy transactions and 3.3 gigawatts of renewable energy deals.
  • "In 2018, LevelTen dramatically improved the power purchase agreement process with the launch of the LevelTen Energy Marketplace," said Bryce Smith, Chief Executive Officer, LevelTen Energy.
  • LevelTen Energy is the leading provider of renewable transaction infrastructure for the energy transition.

Groundbreaking Plotinus Artificial Intelligence Strategy Shortlisted for Institutional Asset Management Award

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plotinus Asset Management has been shortlisted as a Finalist for the Pension Bridge Institutional Asset Management Awards 2021 Quant/Systematic strategy of the Year.

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  • GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plotinus Asset Management has been shortlisted as a Finalist for the Pension Bridge Institutional Asset Management Awards 2021 Quant/Systematic strategy of the Year.
  • "We are honored to be the first AI Trade Decision-Making strategy to be shortlisted for this award.
  • - CJ Finnegan, Founder Plotinus Asset Management
    The Pension Bridge Institutional Asset Management Awards will be taking place in-person on September 23rd, at the Metropolitan Club in New York.
  • Plotinus Asset Management is a pioneer in the use of advanced AI technology for AI trade decision-making.

The "Diamond Standard" for the Regulated Diamond Commodity is Set, Like 0.999 for Gold

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co. , the developer of the only regulator-approved diamond commodity, announced today the successful establishment of the Diamond Standard itself -- the public index of gemological content inside the commodity.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co. , the developer of the only regulator-approved diamond commodity, announced today the successful establishment of the Diamond Standard itself -- the public index of gemological content inside the commodity.
  • The "Diamond Standard" for the Regulated Diamond Commodity is Set, Like 0.999 for Gold.
  • Like the 0.999 standard for gold bars, the Diamond Standard is a permanent statistical index of diamond characteristics, such as carat weight, color and clarity, that must be contained in every Diamond Standard Coin.
  • Diamond Standard is the creator of the world's only regulated diamond commodity.

The Small Exchange and Winners of the 2020 Chicago Innovation Awards Ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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The Small Exchange, a futures exchange offering smaller, simpler products aimed toward retail customers, will join fellow winners of the Chicago Innovation Awards, the Chicago regions foremost annual celebration of innovation, in New York City on Wednesday, August 18th to ring the Closing Bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

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  • The Small Exchange, a futures exchange offering smaller, simpler products aimed toward retail customers, will join fellow winners of the Chicago Innovation Awards, the Chicago regions foremost annual celebration of innovation, in New York City on Wednesday, August 18th to ring the Closing Bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
  • Chicago Innovation Award winners cut across all industries and represent the best in new product and service development from large companies, startups and non-profits, said Tom Kuczmarski, co-founder of the Chicago Innovation Awards.
  • Chicago Innovation was established in 2002 as the Chicago Innovation Awards, an annual ceremony to celebrate the most innovative products and services in the Chicago region.
  • To follow Chicago Innovation on social media, find it on Twitter (@Chi_Innovation ) or Facebook ( Chicago Innovation ).

BitMEX confirms it has reached settlements with CFTC and FinCEN

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Comprehensive user verification, robust compliance, and anti-money laundering capabilities are not only hallmarks of our business - they are drivers of our long-term success."

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  • Comprehensive user verification, robust compliance, and anti-money laundering capabilities are not only hallmarks of our business - they are drivers of our long-term success."
  • BitMEX is currently embarking on an ambitious business transformation under its ' Beyond Derivatives ' strategy, adding five new global business segments.
  • In 2020 and 2021, BitMEX made significant progress in areas of user verification, compliance, and market integrity.
  • To learn more about BitMEX, our vision, growing team, and the road ahead, please follow us on Twitter , Telegram , and the BitMEX Blog .

The World's Largest Carbon Allowance ETF, Surpasses $500 Million Within First Year of Trading

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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High short-term performance of the fund is unusual, and investors should not expect such performance to be repeated.

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  • High short-term performance of the fund is unusual, and investors should not expect such performance to be repeated.
  • Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses.
  • Our suite of China-focused ETFsprovidesinvestors with solutions to capture China's importance as an essential element of a well-designed investment portfolio.
  • Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price.

Cboe Global Markets Reports July 2021 Trading Volume

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Cboe, Cboe Global Markets, Cboe Volatility Index, CFE, and VIX are registered trademarks and Cboe Futures ExchangeSM is a service markof Cboe Exchange, Inc. or its affiliates.

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  • Cboe, Cboe Global Markets, Cboe Volatility Index, CFE, and VIX are registered trademarks and Cboe Futures ExchangeSM is a service markof Cboe Exchange, Inc. or its affiliates.
  • Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates do not recommend or make any representation as to possible benefits from any securities, futures or investments, or third-party products or services.
  • Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is not affiliated with S&P, Russell, iShares or IHS Markit.
  • Cboe Global Markets, Inc. disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

Cboe Global Markets Reports July 2021 Trading Volume

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Cboe, Cboe Global Markets, Cboe Volatility Index, CFE, and VIX are registered trademarks and Cboe Futures ExchangeSM is a service markof Cboe Exchange, Inc. or its affiliates.

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  • Cboe, Cboe Global Markets, Cboe Volatility Index, CFE, and VIX are registered trademarks and Cboe Futures ExchangeSM is a service markof Cboe Exchange, Inc. or its affiliates.
  • Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates do not recommend or make any representation as to possible benefits from any securities, futures or investments, or third-party products or services.
  • Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is not affiliated with S&P, Russell, iShares or IHS Markit.
  • Cboe Global Markets, Inc. disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

Next Generation Trust Company and ErisX Announce Administrative Relationship to Streamline Cryptocurrency Investment Process for Self-Directed IRA Owners

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
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"While clients may still establish an LLC if they wish, it is no longer necessary when making these self-directed investments on ErisX."

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  • "While clients may still establish an LLC if they wish, it is no longer necessary when making these self-directed investments on ErisX."
  • Next Generation has listed ErisX as a professional resource on their website, which also provides more information and education on trading cryptocurrencies.
  • Next Generation supports self-directed investors with account administration and transaction processing through Next Generation Services and asset custody through Next Generation Trust Company.
  • Its sister firm, Next Generation Services, provides comprehensive account administration and transaction support with Next Generation Trust Company acting as custodian for all accounts.