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DTCC Tightens Trade Reporting Guidelines as EU Braces for MiFID Updates
As financial markets in the EU prepare for upcoming regulatory changes, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to expand its Global Trade Repository (GTR) service with new MiF...
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ATFX Maintains Market Strength with $643 billion in Q4 2024 Trading Volume
ATFX remains dedicated to empowering traders with the best possible trading environment.


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The Flock of Hedge Funds to GCC: Asset Gathering Booms, But Liquidity Constraints Persist
The most recent Global Financial Centres Index illustrates the growing influence of the GCC’s (Gulf Cooperation Council) two main financial centres, with Dubai moving up four places to 16th and Abu...
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CPI Report Incoming: Inflation Still Here, Egg Prices are Ridiculous
February’s CPI report is set to show that US inflation isn’t backing down, with food costs—especially eggs—still on the rise. Everyone's watching.
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CPI Report
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US Retail FX Deposits Rise 4% in January as GAIN Capital Extends Market Lead
US retail foreign exchange (FX) brokers reported a collective increase in customer deposits for January 2025, with the sector showing signs of recovery after December's decline.
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Former N26 Marketing Director Joins Mintos to Help Expand 500K Client Base
The Berlin-based investment platform Mintos has appointed former N26 marketing director Kertu-Liina Lehismäe as its new Chief Marketing Officer, the company announced today (Wednesday).
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Trading Tech Firm 4OTC Lands Key CME Executive for Banking Strategy Expansion
FinTech connectivity provider 4OTC has appointed Kyle Jannece as Head of Business Development. In this role, Jannece will lead the company's efforts to work with banks in both cryptocurrency and FX markets.
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Why Is XRP Price Going Up Today? Trump Influences Crypto Again, XRP Rises 8%
XRP News: Discover why XRP price is rising today, March 12, 2025. From regulatory wins and Trump’s trade war shift to Lummis’ BITCOIN Act, explore the key reasons behind XRP’s 8% surge.
XRP News
XRP
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X Open Hub Releases eBook to Guide Brokers into the New Era
‘Navigating 2025: Smart Brokerage Strategies for a Volatile Market’ is an invaluable resource for brokers in light of looming liquidity shortages.
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FCA to Abandon Public Interest Test under “Name and Shame” Plans
The British financial market regulator is about to announce its decision to scrap most of its controversial plan to “name and shame” more UK companies under investigation amid criticism from the pu...
Financial Conduct Authority
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StoneX Boosts Investment Banking and Trading With Benchmark Acquisition
StoneX Group today (Tuesday) announced the acquisition of The Benchmark Company, a New York-based investment banking firm. With this move, StoneX Group aims to enhance its investment banking, equit...
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DriveWealth and Sharegain Collaborate to Enhance Securities Lending with UK and EU Compliance
Sharegain, a securities lending fintech company, has entered a partnership with DriveWealth, a financial technology platform providing Brokerage-as-a-Service.
DriveWealth
retail
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Interactive Brokers Adds Ljubljana Stock Exchange: Integrates CoacsConnect for Automation
Interactive Brokers expands offerings by adding the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, allowing clients to trade Slovenian equities alongside 160+ exchanges.
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Interactive Brokers
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B2Broker Integrates Devexperts’ DXtrade to Enhance CRM Solutions
B2BROKER, a global fintech company offering solutions for financial institutions, announced a partnership with Devexperts, the global software developer for the capital markets industry.


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Is Bitcoin Going Up as Trump’s Tariff Drives Euro and May Boost BTC Demand?
US President Trump announced a 25% tariff increase on Canadian steel and aluminum, bringing the total to 50%, impacting currency markets and strengthening the euro.
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Saxo UK Chairman Richard Balarkas Exits as Leadership Changes Begin Under Safra Sarasin
Saxo Bank UK’s long-serving Chairman, Richard Balarkas, is stepping down. His resignation, as announced by the UK Companies House, comes just one day after Swiss banking giant J.
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BUX Faces €1.6 Million Fine from AFM Following Expansion of Retail IPOs
The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has fined the European neo-broker BUX €1,600,000 for violating the inducements ban.
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EU's New Regulations Put Cyprus Financial Firms Under Pressure, Fines Top €2.7M in 2024
A wave of regulatory changes is set to reshape Cyprus' financial sector in 2025 as the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) intensifies its supervision of investment firms, funds, and ...
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Nominations are Now Open for Online Trading’s & Fintech’s Biggest Award Event!
Nominate your company for Latin America’s most credible industry awards, the UF AWARDS LATAM 2025!
UF AWARDS


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A Deep Dive into DeFi's Immediate Need For A Structured Finance Revolution
Structured finance solutions have started to increasingly become more vital.
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Why Robinhood Stock Is Down Today: HOOD Plummets 20% amid Broader Nasdaq and Tech Sell-Off
Robinhood news: Robinhood stock crashed 20% on March 10, 2025, as Wall Street, Nasdaq 100, and FAANG stocks fell amid recession fears and crypto woes.
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Robinhood News


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PrimeXBT Merges Crypto and Traditional Markets with MT5 Integration
PrimeXBT empowers traders with the freedom to choose the best strategy that suits their needs, reinforcing its commitment to putting traders first.
PrimeXBT


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Conotoxia Files Complaint Against Poland in the US, Claims Losses of "At Least Several Billion Zlotys"
Conotoxia, Inc., the Chicago-based subsidiary of the polish fintech giant Cinkciarz.pl, has notified US law enforcement agencies about alleged criminal offenses committed by employees of the KNF.


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CySEC Withdraws Royal Forex License: Reinforces CIF Compliance Under EU Regulations
The CySEC has revoked the investment services license of Royal Forex Ltd. The decision was made during a commission meeting held on 24 Feb.
cysec
cysec license
retail FX
retail
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Tools for Brokers Adds Order Splitting to Trade Processor in Latest Update
Tools for Brokers (TFB) has released an updated version of its Trade Processor liquidity bridge today (Tuesday), introducing several new features and enhancements to its existing functionality.


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Bitget Appoints Intae Song as Chief Sales Officer (Again)
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has re-appointed Intae Song as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), the company announced today (Tuesday). Song, who has been with the firm since 2020, was most recently serving as a Business Partner.


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Why Tesla Stock Is Down: TSLA Price Sees Biggest Drop Since 2020 as Elon Musk Focuses on Politics
Why Tesla stock is down in 2025: TSLA price declines as Elon Musk politics, EV sales drop, and competition rise. Explore Tesla stock drop causes and 2025 outlook.
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Tesla News
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Prop Trading Firm Maven Securities Reports £15.6M Profit, but Revenues and Staff Pay Fall by 30-40%
Maven Securities Holding Limited, a UK-based proprietary trading firm, reported a 30% decline in revenue to £84 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, while managing to increase profit.
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Maximising Broker Growth with B2CORE’s IB Module
Learn how B2CORE’s IB Module enhances IB management with automation and real-time analytics in our webinar.
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Swissquote’s Yuh App Turns Profitable as Accounts Surge 48%
Yuh, the mobile-focused finance app developed by Swissquote and PostFinance, reported a profit of CHF 1.7 million in 2024—its first profitable year since launching in May 2021.


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Madalina Rotaru Leaves Merged Capex.com and NAGA after a Decade
Madalina Rotaru, a long-term employee of Capex/NAGA Group, has parted ways with the company. She was the Group Chief Operating Officer of the merged entity and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of...


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Why Dogecoin Is Falling: Price Plunges Over 20% as Massive Transfer Stirs Fears
Dogecoin is making waves in the crypto world once again, but not for bullish reasons. A staggering 360 million DOGE, valued at nearly $63 million, was recently moved to Binance, igniting widespread...
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X Crash or Cyber Clash: Musk Says "Massive Attack" Took Site Down
Social media network X suffered multiple outages, according to Elon Musk’s announcement on the platform. The social media site’s owner, later claimed a “massive cyberattack” was responsible.
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The Fintech-Bank Marriage is Broken. Can Better Regulation Fix It?
Regulatory scrutiny of the bank-fintech relationship intensified last spring after middleware provider Synapse collapsed, leaving thousands of online customers’ deposits in the lurch.
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PU Prime Wins Innovative Trading App of the Year – Canada 2025
PU Prime provides a trading environment tailored to meet the needs of retail traders, institutional investors, and financial partners.
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Webull Launches Premium Membership After Introduction of Binary Event Contracts
Webull announces the launch of Webull Premium, a subscription service offering competitive margin rates, deposit promotions, and reduced trading fees.
Webull
retail
retail brokers
retail FX


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MAS Group Appoints CMC Markets’ Olivia Zhang as Head of Sales
MAS Group appointed Olivia Zhang as the new Head of Sales. With experience spanning retail and institutional markets, Zhang will lead the company’s sales efforts from Sydney, according to an announ...
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Israeli Court Orders Panda CFD Technology Provider Sale as 50-50 Partnership Collapses
A FX/CFD tech partnership that generated millions in wealth has reached its breaking point, with an Israeli economic court ordering the sale of fintech company Panda Trading Systems to a third party.
Panda Trading Systems
PandaTS
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PU Prime Expands Deposit Bonus Promotion to Copy Trading Accounts
Copy Trading users can now take advantage of a percentage of deposit bonus when funding their accounts
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INGOT Brokers Secures SCA License for Forex in UAE Following Kenya's CMA
INGOT Brokers, a global brokerage firm, has made a notable advancement in its expansion plans by acquiring a license from the SCA in the UAE.