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Fintech·2026-09-30

Cboe Locks Up S&P 500 Options Through 2051, Eyes Tokenization

Cboe extended its exclusive S&P 500 index options license to 2051 and may explore tokenized options, per a Sept. 29, 2026 filing.

Cboe's New S&P Deal Opens the Door to Tokenized Options

Fintech·2026-09-24

IBM Links Swift Ledger to Tokenized Deposits: 17 Banks in Beta

IBM's Sept. 24, 2026 beta lets banks message tokenized deposit transfers via Swift's ledger 24/7, but final settlement still runs on existing systems.

IBM opens beta Swift ledger link for 24/7 tokenized deposits

Fintech·2026-09-20

Kalshi Files for US Stock Perps With 15.50% Margin Floor

Kalshi filed Sept. 18 with the SEC and CFTC for perpetual futures on large-cap US stocks and ETFs, with a 15.50% margin floor and a Nov. 2 target date.

Kalshi joins Coinbase with own filing for US stock perpetual futures

Fintech·2026-09-16

What Is a Passkey? Sign-In, Lost Phones and Recovery

A passkey is a cryptographic sign-in credential stored on your device or password manager. How synced and device-bound passkeys differ, and how recovery works.

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Fintech·2026-09-14

Shopify Transaction Fees: What You Pay and When (2026)

Understand Shopify transaction fees, US plan rates, PayPal exceptions and refund costs, with a $100 order example and steps to check your bill.

Shopify extra fees on an eligible $100 external-provider payment: Basic $2, Grow $1, Advanced $0.60. Processing fees are additional. US rates checked September 14, 2026.

Fintech·2026-09-14

Chargeback vs Refund: Costs and Next Steps for Merchants

Compare chargebacks, refunds and authorization reversals, follow a $100 order example, and handle a refund request after a payment dispute opens.

A person using a checkout touchscreen while holding a printed receipt.