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Date: Apr 9, 2026
Thomas Peterffy on IBKR’s Plan to Professionalize Prediction Markets
First Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff U.S. futures commission merchants (FCMs) face record capital requirements, reaching $49.1 billion in January 2026, according to Joshua Walker of Risk.net. Requirements rose 4.1% month over month and 20.7% year over year, marking the fastest growth since 2021 and the largest increase since at least […]
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