In the latest episode of the John Lothian Newsletter Daily Update Podcast:

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   Part two of the John Lothian Profiles interview with PR professional and journalist Andy Yemma is now available on the John Lothian News website. Yemma shares insights into the FBI sting in the Chicago markets, exchange competition, and the historical significance of CME Group becoming the world's largest futures exchange.

   
   


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   CME Group celebrates a strong finish to 2023, achieving an all-time record annual average daily volume (ADV) of 24.4 million contracts, including impressive Q4 and December ADV figures. The exchange also establishes new ADV records across various product categories.

   
   


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   The MarketVoice Podcast features an engaging conversation with NYSE Group President Lynn Martin, covering her role, the state of capital markets, the NYSE Pillar technology platform, modernization with a human-centric approach, her STEM background, and more.

   
   


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   Costco enters the gold market by offering 1-ounce gold bars with free delivery, potentially impacting futures exchanges concerned about unexpected competition.

   
   


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   Matt Levine's Bloomberg column delves into the prospects of new bitcoin ETFs and their potential implications for the broader crypto movement in an article titled "Put the Bitcoins in the Box."

   
   


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   Tokyo's largest fish market witnesses a remarkable auction, where a giant bluefin tuna fetches 114.2 million Japanese Yen ($788,440), marking a substantial increase from the previous year's price.

   
   


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   A Chicago Tribune story challenges the narrative of people leaving Illinois, suggesting that the state's 2020 Census count may have been undercounted by 46,400 people, particularly those in group homes.

   
   


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   In a twist to the Harvard president's resignation story, Business Insider accuses Bill Ackman's wife of plagiarizing her doctoral thesis, adding further controversy to the situation.

   
   


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   Gabriella Kusz joins AI 2030 as a senior fellow and advisory board member, focusing on harnessing AI's transformative potential while mitigating its adverse effects. Additionally, Marisa Tashman assumes the role of head of legal at Blockchain Association.