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Nasdaq completed its acquisition of Dasseti, an AI-assisted due-diligence platform covering 17,000 managers and $34T in assets. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is building private-credit data intelligence with Apollo. Nasdaq aims to deepen its network, while ICE focuses on security-level data. Both companies face integration and monetization risks. Nasdaq's short interest is 1.66% of float. Investors should watch renewal rates and revenue contributions.

U.S. options market is on track for a seventh record year, with Cboe (CBOE) and Nasdaq (NDAQ) reporting strong growth. Cboe's Q2 2026 revenue rose 25% to $732M, while Nasdaq's increased 15% to $1.5B. Both exchanges are expanding offerings, including new trading products and extended hours.

Nasdaq (NDAQ) completed its acquisition of Dasseti, an AI-driven due diligence platform, for undisclosed terms. Dasseti will be integrated into Nasdaq eVestment, enhancing its manager research and monitoring capabilities. The deal expands Nasdaq eVestment's coverage to 16,000 private market managers and 95,000 funds, aiming to improve efficiency for institutional investors.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and Nasdaq (NDAQ) shares fell 1.5% and 1.4% respectively, following a Bloomberg report that Hyperliquid is in talks with Kraken's parent company, Payward, to enter the U.S. market. Hyperliquid, a decentralized crypto trading platform, would offer perpetual futures through Payward's Bitnomial exchange, pending regulatory approval.

Nasdaq announced a 23-hour trading schedule starting December 2026, with a one-hour daily break. The move aims to capture growing global demand for U.S. stocks. Nasdaq Inc. has a market cap of $55.2B and operates in trading, data sales, and financial technology. GuruFocus rates NDAQ 91/100 but notes it is 18% overvalued at $98.73.

Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, NYSE, Charles Schwab, Nasdaq, and Citi are expanding their operations in Texas. Morgan Stanley plans a $587M building in Dallas by 2031, while Goldman Sachs is investing $500M in a new Dallas campus. Bank of America is moving to a new Dallas tower, and JPMorgan Chase has doubled its Plano campus workforce. NYSE is relocating its Chicago outpost to Dallas. Charles Schwab, Nasdaq, and Citi also have significant Texas operations. Wise

Nasdaq (NDAQ) plans to extend trading hours to 23 hours daily, starting Dec. 6, pending approval. This would allow trading from Sunday to Friday nights, expanding access for investors. Critics warn of potential volatility. NYSE and Cboe (CBOE) are also moving to longer trading hours. NDAQ stock is up 3% in the past year, trading at $96.68.

Perpetual futures (perps), 24/7-traded derivatives, are growing rapidly, raising concerns among traditional exchanges like CME Group and Cboe. President Trump's comments hint at potential CFTC regulation for Hyperliquid, a decentralized perp trading platform. Perps track various assets, offer high leverage, and threaten traditional exchanges' revenue streams. Hyperliquid's HYPE token has surged 196% this year, and major players are preparing for related derivatives. CME's CEO Terry Duffy has cri

The CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee met to discuss prediction market risks, including 'mention markets' and self-certification concerns. Members from Robinhood, Nasdaq, CME, Polymarket, and Kalshi attended. CME's CEO Terry Duffy warned about market manipulation risks, while Robinhood's CEO Vlad Tenev raised concerns about mention markets. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig proposed a three-part roadmap for regulation. The meeting follows a White House gathering with crypto leaders and recent legal

The CFTC's new Innovation Advisory Committee, chaired by Walt Lukken, held its first meeting with 40+ members, including CEOs from Coinbase, CME, Kalshi, and other crypto and traditional market firms. The agenda covered crypto regulation, AI in finance, and prediction markets. The CFTC has a track record in crypto regulation, including approving bitcoin perpetual futures contracts. The meeting follows a White House event where President Trump discussed crypto regulation with industry executives.