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Surveying the Derivatives Landscape - with Walt Lukken from the Futures Industry Association
A wave of innovation from the industry, accompanied by policy uncertainty and geopolitical flare-ups, made the summer of 2026 a busy one for the derivatives industry. Futures Industry Association President and CEO Walt Lukken returns to the show to help make sense of all the headlines and discuss where the industry is heading when it comes to new markets, new products and new regulatory frameworks.
00:54 - Walt's View on Industry Innovation & Market Trends
02:11 - Insights from CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee
04:22 - The Public Policy Debate Around Prediction Markets
07:32 - Economic…
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