Lunar Becomes First Scandinavian Challenger Bank With New EU License
Lunar Becomes First Scandinavian Challenger Bank With New EU License
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Lunar Becomes First Scandinavian Challenger Bank With New EU License
Danish challenger bank Lunar has become the first financial institution in Scandinavia to receive a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation.
fintech
Challenger Banks
Neobanks
Retail Users Delegate 45% of Solana Stake Without Knowing Who Secures Their Assets
Retail Users Delegate 45% of Solana Stake Without Knowing Who Secures Their Assets
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Retail Users Delegate 45% of Solana Stake Without Knowing Who Secures Their Assets
Top 25 Solana validators control 45% of stake as users delegate billions to unknown entities, enabling $60M MEV exploits without accountability.
Solana
solana blockchain
crypto
cryptocurrency
Walmart and OpenAI Launch ChatGPT Shopping Feature
Walmart and OpenAI Launch ChatGPT Shopping Feature
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Walmart and OpenAI Launch ChatGPT Shopping Feature
Walmart teams up with OpenAI to let shoppers buy via ChatGPT. Here’s how it works, why the stock jumped, and the potential future of AI shopping.
walmart
OpenAI
ChatGPT
online shopping
Interactive Brokers Adds One-Click Trading to Desktop Platform
Interactive Brokers Adds One-Click Trading to Desktop Platform
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Interactive Brokers Adds One-Click Trading to Desktop Platform
Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR ) rolled out an updated version of its desktop trading software this week, adding faster order placement features that the company says its most active clients hav...
Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers Group
IBKR
The Next Tech Cycle: How AI Leaders Will Redefine the Nasdaq’s Trajectory
The Next Tech Cycle: How AI Leaders Will Redefine the Nasdaq’s Trajectory
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The Next Tech Cycle: How AI Leaders Will Redefine the Nasdaq’s Trajectory
Financial Markets Analysis provided by Eric Chia, Financial Markets Strategist at Exness. . What to Watch . Nvidia : Gross margins on the Blackwell and Vera Rubin platforms, and any signs of regula...
CME Group Opens Dubai Hub to Tap Middle East Trading Demand
CME Group Opens Dubai Hub to Tap Middle East Trading Demand
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CME Group Opens Dubai Hub to Tap Middle East Trading Demand
CME Group opened an office in Dubai today (Wednesday), planting its first physical presence in the Middle East as trading volumes in the region climb faster than in older European markets.
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CME Group
dubai
DIFC
Middle East
Trade Republic Launches Bond ETFs After Distributing €2.5 Billion in Interest
Trade Republic Launches Bond ETFs After Distributing €2.5 Billion in Interest
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Trade Republic Launches Bond ETFs After Distributing €2.5 Billion in Interest
The Berlin-based Trade Republic is rolling out fixed income investment options for its retail customers, marking the second expansion of its wealth management capabilities in as many months.
trade republic
London Summit Introduces The FX Roundtables, Private Industry Discussions
London Summit Introduces The FX Roundtables, Private Industry Discussions
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London Summit Introduces The FX Roundtables, Private Industry Discussions
fmls:25 hosts exclusive FX Roundtables on Nov 26, uniting top FX and FICC leaders for private, insight-driven discussions.
fmls25
WxTrade: The Next-Gen SaaS Powering Brokerage Ecosystems
WxTrade: The Next-Gen SaaS Powering Brokerage Ecosystems
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WxTrade: The Next-Gen SaaS Powering Brokerage Ecosystems
WxTrade is preparing for its official launch at iFX EXPO Asia 2025 in Hong Kong , bringing first-hand fintech operating experience to the forefront of brokerage technology innovation.
WxTrade
Best Brokers in Vietnam in 2025
Best Brokers in Vietnam in 2025
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Best Brokers in Vietnam in 2025
Discover the top brokers in Vietnam for 2025. Compare platforms like Interactive Brokers, XTB, IUX, and OANDA to find the best fit for your trading needs.
vietnam
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) Shares Included in The Motley Fool’s TMF Moneyball Portfolio
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) Shares Included in The Motley Fool’s TMF Moneyball Portfolio
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Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) Shares Included in The Motley Fool’s TMF Moneyball Portfolio
. New York, United States, October 14th, 2025, FinanceWire . The Motley Fool has added shares of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), a diversified financial services and technology group, to its ...
FRHC
The First SEC-Approved 23/5 Stock Exchange Launches in the US
The First SEC-Approved 23/5 Stock Exchange Launches in the US
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The First SEC-Approved 23/5 Stock Exchange Launches in the US
24X National Exchange, the first US-regulated round-the-clock stock exchange, officially launched and started offering trading services today (Wednesday) after a two-week delay.
Securities and Exchange Commission
24X
CME Expands Crypto Offering with Options on Solana and XRP Futures
CME Expands Crypto Offering with Options on Solana and XRP Futures
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CME Expands Crypto Offering with Options on Solana and XRP Futures
CME Group has launched options trading on Solana (SOL) and XRP futures, offering institutional traders new ways to manage risk and diversify strategies in the crypto market.
CME Group
Elon Musk Links Bitcoin’s Energy Model to Inflation Concerns Amid AI Arms Race
Elon Musk Links Bitcoin’s Energy Model to Inflation Concerns Amid AI Arms Race
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Elon Musk Links Bitcoin’s Energy Model to Inflation Concerns Amid AI Arms Race
Elon Musk said Bitcoin shields investors from government money printing amid rising global public spending and AI competition.
crypto
cryptocurrency
elon musk
Kenya's Legislators Passes Crypto Bill Mandating Local Offices for Exchanges and Issuers
Kenya's Legislators Passes Crypto Bill Mandating Local Offices for Exchanges and Issuers
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Kenya's Legislators Passes Crypto Bill Mandating Local Offices for Exchanges and Issuers
Kenya’s parliament has passed a bill to regulate digital currencies and virtual assets, moving the country closer to formal oversight of its fast-growing crypto market.
Kenya
$15 Billion Seized in DOJ’s “Largest Crypto Forfeiture” Linked to Pig Butchering
$15 Billion Seized in DOJ’s “Largest Crypto Forfeiture” Linked to Pig Butchering
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$15 Billion Seized in DOJ’s “Largest Crypto Forfeiture” Linked to Pig Butchering
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized about $15 billion in bitcoin linked to a man accused of running a large “pig butchering” crypto fraud in Cambodia.
Bitcoin Scam
crypto scam
pig butchering
DOJ
cryptocurrency
Liquidnet Launches US Equity Options Unit, Hires Two Senior Traders
Liquidnet Launches US Equity Options Unit, Hires Two Senior Traders
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Liquidnet Launches US Equity Options Unit, Hires Two Senior Traders
Liquidnet has entered the US equity options market, expanding its multi-asset execution and hiring two senior traders to lead the buildout.
liquidnet
cTrader Becomes Available to CFD Broker StriveFX Across Devices
cTrader Becomes Available to CFD Broker StriveFX Across Devices
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cTrader Becomes Available to CFD Broker StriveFX Across Devices
StriveFX, a global forex and CFD broker, has added cTrader, a multi-asset trading platform developed by Spotware, to its platform offerings.
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retail brokers
retail forex
retail
online retail forex
ctrader
Think €250 Is a Small Test Investment? That’s How the Scam Starts, FSMA Warns
Think €250 Is a Small Test Investment? That’s How the Scam Starts, FSMA Warns
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Think €250 Is a Small Test Investment? That’s How the Scam Starts, FSMA Warns
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has issued a fresh warning to the public after uncovering a growing network of fraudulent online trading platforms targeting European inves...
fsma
Crypto Firm Nexo Launches Forex and Commodities CFDs Through MT5
Crypto Firm Nexo Launches Forex and Commodities CFDs Through MT5
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Crypto Firm Nexo Launches Forex and Commodities CFDs Through MT5
Nexo now offers CFDs on forex, commodities, and indices via MT5, with leverage, credit line funding, and direct asset transfers through its platform.
retail
retail brokers
retail forex
retail FX
Nexo
Former Taurex and ATFX UK Executive Joins CFD Broker Wisuno as CMO
Former Taurex and ATFX UK Executive Joins CFD Broker Wisuno as CMO
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Former Taurex and ATFX UK Executive Joins CFD Broker Wisuno as CMO
Soul Diomande, formerly at Taurex and ATFX UK, joins CFD broker Wisuno as Chief Marketing Officer.
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MOVE
industry move
executive moves
executive move
retail
Wisuno ATFX Taurex
Revolut’s Full UK Bank Licence Is on Hold over Global Risk Control Concerns: Report
Revolut’s Full UK Bank Licence Is on Hold over Global Risk Control Concerns: Report
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Revolut’s Full UK Bank Licence Is on Hold over Global Risk Control Concerns: Report
The United Kingdom regulators are holding Revolut’s full banking licence in the country over concerns about risk controls related to the fintech’s aggressive overseas expansion, Financial Times rep...
revolut
united-kingdom
FCA Pushes Ahead with Tokenisation to Reshape Asset Management: What About Retail Investors?
FCA Pushes Ahead with Tokenisation to Reshape Asset Management: What About Retail Investors?
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FCA Pushes Ahead with Tokenisation to Reshape Asset Management: What About Retail Investors?
FCA plans support tokenisation in asset management. Retail investors may benefit indirectly, but primarily funds and professionals gain.
fca
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
tokenization
asset management
Gold Price Prediction from Bank of America Eyes $5,000 Amid New Record Today
Gold Price Prediction from Bank of America Eyes $5,000 Amid New Record Today
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Gold Price Prediction from Bank of America Eyes $5,000 Amid New Record Today
Bank of America raises gold price prediction to $5,000 as precious metal hits record $4,179. Fed rate cuts, China tensions, and ETF inflows fuel 57% YTD surge.
Gold price prediction
gold
Gold price
Precious Metals
GCEX Taps OpenPayd to Expand Fiat Payments in Europe and the UAE
GCEX Taps OpenPayd to Expand Fiat Payments in Europe and the UAE
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GCEX Taps OpenPayd to Expand Fiat Payments in Europe and the UAE
Two entities under the GCEX Group, GC Exchange FZE and GC Exchange A/S, have enhanced their fiat banking rails by partnering with financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd.
GCEX
OpenPayd
Double Award Winner Evest Marks the Success of ‘Evest Talk’ at the Museum of the Future
Double Award Winner Evest Marks the Success of ‘Evest Talk’ at the Museum of the Future
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Double Award Winner Evest Marks the Success of ‘Evest Talk’ at the Museum of the Future
Following a series of milestones that have strengthened its position in the digital investment landscape, Evest continues its remarkable journey in 2025, having recently received two prominent awar...
OpenAI and Broadcom Ink 10-Gigawatt Chip Deal to Feed AI Hunger
OpenAI and Broadcom Ink 10-Gigawatt Chip Deal to Feed AI Hunger
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OpenAI and Broadcom Ink 10-Gigawatt Chip Deal to Feed AI Hunger
OpenAI and Broadcom sign a deal for 10 GW of custom AI accelerators to fuel growth. It’s a compute arms race, with AMD already in the arsenal.
OpenAI
Broadcom
artificial intelligence
Romanian Neobank Partners With Upvest to Offer Stock Trading to 500,000 Savers
Romanian Neobank Partners With Upvest to Offer Stock Trading to 500,000 Savers
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Romanian Neobank Partners With Upvest to Offer Stock Trading to 500,000 Savers
Salt Bank started offering securities trading to its Romanian customers through a tie-up with German-based Upvest, bringing international market access to users of the year-old digital bank.
Neobanks
Upvest
Newly Launched Vetted Prop Firms Site Offers Trading Firm Reviews and Special Discounts
Newly Launched Vetted Prop Firms Site Offers Trading Firm Reviews and Special Discounts
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Newly Launched Vetted Prop Firms Site Offers Trading Firm Reviews and Special Discounts
Clearwater, Florida, October 14th, 2025, FinanceWire . Vetted Prop Firms announces the launch of its innovative online platform, recently established to help traders navigate the complex industry o...
prop firms
ATFX Connect Brings Market Insights and Innovation to iFX EXPO Asia 2025
ATFX Connect Brings Market Insights and Innovation to iFX EXPO Asia 2025
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ATFX Connect Brings Market Insights and Innovation to iFX EXPO Asia 2025
ATFX Connect, the institutional and technology-focused arm of ATFX, is set to showcase its market insights, technology solutions, and industry expertise at iFX EXPO Asia 2025, taking place in Hong ...
Liquidity in Motion: CBCX to Showcase Its Institutional Liquidity and Refreshed Brand as a Diamond Sponsor at iFX EXPO Asia 2025
Liquidity in Motion: CBCX to Showcase Its Institutional Liquidity and Refreshed Brand as a Diamond Sponsor at iFX EXPO Asia 2025
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Liquidity in Motion: CBCX to Showcase Its Institutional Liquidity and Refreshed Brand as a Diamond Sponsor at iFX EXPO Asia 2025
Leading liquidity provider CBCX will unveil its new brand identity and award-winning liquidity solutions as a Diamond Sponsor at iFX EXPO Asia 2025 in Hong Kong.
Tradeweb Names Former Citigroup Executive as Asia Chief
Tradeweb Names Former Citigroup Executive as Asia Chief
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Tradeweb Names Former Citigroup Executive as Asia Chief
Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ: TW ) has hired Rich Chun to run its Asia operations, bringing in a three-decade fixed income veteran to oversee the electronic trading platform's expansion in a region whe...
tradeweb
Tradeweb Markets
executive moves
The New Payment Rails Powering Brokerages to Meet the Demands of the 24/7 Modern Trader
The New Payment Rails Powering Brokerages to Meet the Demands of the 24/7 Modern Trader
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The New Payment Rails Powering Brokerages to Meet the Demands of the 24/7 Modern Trader
Q1. We’re seeing a rise in 24/5 and even overnight trading, with investors wanting to react instantly to global market news. How is this trend reshaping brokerage payment strategies, and where do y...
Zero Hash
Visa and Mastercard to Pay Nearly $200M to End Decade-Long Merchant Class Action
Visa and Mastercard to Pay Nearly $200M to End Decade-Long Merchant Class Action
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Visa and Mastercard to Pay Nearly $200M to End Decade-Long Merchant Class Action
A nearly decade-old legal battle ended with Visa and Mastercard agreeing to pay a combined $199.5 million to settle claims by merchants alleging they were left to bear the costs of fraudulent trans...
Visa
mastercard
Europe Shuts Down 1,400+ Fake Trading Platforms in Crackdown on Scammers: Report
Europe Shuts Down 1,400+ Fake Trading Platforms in Crackdown on Scammers: Report
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Europe Shuts Down 1,400+ Fake Trading Platforms in Crackdown on Scammers: Report
A massive crackdown in Europe has removed over 1,400 fraudulent online trading platforms that duped retail investors. German investigators, working alongside BaFin, Europol, and Bulgarian authoriti...
Bafin
Europol
US-China Tensions May Ease as Trump Hints While Stocks Fall and Crypto Suffers Largest Day Sell-Off
US-China Tensions May Ease as Trump Hints While Stocks Fall and Crypto Suffers Largest Day Sell-Off
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US-China Tensions May Ease as Trump Hints While Stocks Fall and Crypto Suffers Largest Day Sell-Off
Trump hints easing US-China tensions after threatening 100% tariffs; stocks fall, crypto suffers $19B single-day liquidation, rebounds after post.
crypto
trump
donald trump
china
Traders and Risk Teams to See Faster AI-Driven Decisions Through TS Imagine and Gentek.ai
Traders and Risk Teams to See Faster AI-Driven Decisions Through TS Imagine and Gentek.ai
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Traders and Risk Teams to See Faster AI-Driven Decisions Through TS Imagine and Gentek.ai
TS Imagine, a provider of trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for capital markets, announced a partnership with Gentek.ai.
AI
TS Imagine
institutional
CySEC Confirms License Withdrawal of VPR Safe Financial, Operator of CFD Broker Alvexo
CySEC Confirms License Withdrawal of VPR Safe Financial, Operator of CFD Broker Alvexo
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CySEC Confirms License Withdrawal of VPR Safe Financial, Operator of CFD Broker Alvexo
VPR Safe Financial Group, the operator behind the FX and CFD broker brand Alvexo, relinquished its Cyprus investment firm (CIF) license.
Upway China to Showcase Strength at iFX EXPO Asia 2025: Building Trust in Precious Metals Trading
Upway China to Showcase Strength at iFX EXPO Asia 2025: Building Trust in Precious Metals Trading
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Upway China to Showcase Strength at iFX EXPO Asia 2025: Building Trust in Precious Metals Trading
In a financial world defined by volatility and constant change, investors often ask the same question: “what truly stands the test of time?” At Upway China, our answer has never wavered-- trust .
Upway China
Pay-Per-Trade: The Broker Model That Only Works When Everything Does
Pay-Per-Trade: The Broker Model That Only Works When Everything Does
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Pay-Per-Trade: The Broker Model That Only Works When Everything Does
In a saturated, low-spread market where acquisition costs (CAC) often exceed lifetime value (LTV) - especially for new or growing players - paying traders to trade is less madness and more math.
forex trading
Broker Rebates