Skilling.com to Become Part of INFINOX Group Under Agreed Acquisition Terms
- The online brokerage’s presence in the Nordic region is a key attraction, strengthening the group’s ability to serve clients globally.
- Skilling will reportedly retain its brand and operational independence while integrating the group’s technology.
Thursday, 09/10/2025 | 06:46 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Square Introduces Integrated Bitcoin Platform as Crypto Payments Rise in the U.S.
- The new service, called Square Bitcoin, enables merchants to accept Bitcoin payments directly from point-of-sale systems.
- It represents a key milestone in Block’s plan to make Bitcoin part of mainstream finance.
Wednesday, 08/10/2025 | 21:05 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Polymarket Prediction Markets to Launch on Crypto Wallet MetaMask
- This integration will allow users in approved regions to wager on real-world outcomes, such as elections, sports, and crypto price movements.
- The crypto wallet has also launched perpetual futures trading within its app, powered by decentralized exchange Hyperliquid.
Wednesday, 08/10/2025 | 16:51 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Europe’s Banks Brace for 24/7 Transfers as EU Instant Payments Rule Takes Effect
- Regulators expect that standardizing instant payments will enhance cross-border trade, foster competition, reduce costs.
- The Bank of Cyprus has announced that its customers will send and receive instant euro transfers within 10 seconds.
Wednesday, 08/10/2025 | 14:05 GMT by
Jared Kirui
North Korea-linked Hackers Stole Over $2B in Crypto So Far in 2025: Report
- According to Elliptic, North Korean cybercriminals have adapted to blockchain investigative advances by using complex laundering techniques.
- The stolen funds are believed to be used by North Korea to finance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Tuesday, 07/10/2025 | 20:39 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Interpol Issues Red Notice for Cinkciarz.pl CEO Over Alleged $30 Million Fraud
- The fraud charges recently expanded as the court rejected appeals.
- Formal charges, including fraud and money laundering, were filed in March against Marcin Pióro and several other company executives.
Tuesday, 07/10/2025 | 18:31 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Dubai Cracks Down on Unlicensed Crypto Firms as VARA Fines 19 Entities
- In addition to financial penalties, the firms were ordered to immediately stop their unlicensed operations.
- Only firms officially licensed by VARA are legally permitted to provide virtual asset services in Dubai.
Tuesday, 07/10/2025 | 16:19 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Robinhood Faces New Rival as Galaxy Digital Launches Retail Trading Service
- The platform targets affluent accredited investors initially, differentiating itself from mass-market competitors like Robinhood
- Galaxy Digital’s move into retail investing marks a shift from its traditional institutional focus.
Monday, 06/10/2025 | 21:50 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Man Behind Facebook “Ponzi Scheme” Promising 350% Returns Gets Over 7 Years
- The UK's FCA revealed that the scheme collected more than £1.3 million from 238 investors through Facebook ads.
- According to the regulator, no legitimate trading activity backed these investment promises.
Monday, 06/10/2025 | 17:40 GMT by
Jared Kirui
BGC Group Acquires Macro Hive to Boost AI in Rates and FX Trading
- This move is part of BGC’s push to integrate AI technology and expand its agency business operations.
- BGC recently launched an electronic trading platform for U.S. dollar swaps for institutional investors.
Monday, 06/10/2025 | 15:49 GMT by
Jared Kirui
AMD Soars 38% as OpenAI Deal Signals Major Challenge to Nvidia
- The chipmaker reportedly granted OpenAI a warrant to buy up to 160 million shares, which could give OpenAI close to 10% ownership.
- It follows OpenAI’s earlier $100 billion equity and hardware supply agreement with Nvidia.
Monday, 06/10/2025 | 14:05 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Weekly Highlights: Daily FX Volumes Hit $9.6 Trillion, UK Traders Use Stop Losses 60% More Than Peers
- NinjaTrader Group, owned by Kraken, introduced two platforms designed specifically for prop trading.
- Integral, a technology provider in the forex trading industry, launched a stablecoin-based crypto prime brokerage.
Saturday, 04/10/2025 | 04:00 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bitcoin Approaches $124K Peak as U.S. Shutdown Fuels Crypto Surge
- Institutional demand, particularly through Bitcoin ETFs, is also driving this momentum, with strong inflows sustaining upward price movement.
- Price is up 12% in the weekly chart, currently trading at $122,670.
Friday, 03/10/2025 | 20:20 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Scope Prime Integrates Liquidity from Crypto Exchanges and Market Makers for CFDs
- The company aims to solve the issue of fragmented markets and inconsistent pricing in crypto CFD trading.
- Scope Prime recently extended trading hours on U.S. equities, encompassing major tech stocks like Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia.
Friday, 03/10/2025 | 14:10 GMT by
Jared Kirui
FINRA-Registered Broker-Dealer Equilibrium Capital to Be Acquired by GSR
- This acquisition comes as U.S. regulators increase enforcement actions around tokenized securities.
- It allows GSR to expand beyond market-making into products and services subject to securities regulation.
Thursday, 02/10/2025 | 20:48 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Swift Teams Up With Major Banks to Develop Blockchain Competing With Stablecoins: Report
- The initiative involves partnerships with major banks, including Bank of America, Citigroup, and NatWest.
- Stablecoins pose a threat to established payment networks by bypassing intermediaries and reducing transaction times
Thursday, 02/10/2025 | 18:06 GMT by
Jared Kirui
CME Group Wants to Keep Its Crypto Markets Open 24/7 From Next Year
- Currently, the group's regulated crypto futures and options close on weekends and outside certain daily hours.
- CME has also expanded into event contracts to allow users to place bets on financial events.
Thursday, 02/10/2025 | 15:32 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Crypto Mining Clashes With Farming in Abu Dhabi: Fines and Suspensions Follow
- The authorities have reaffirmed a ban on crypto mining to protect farming areas from energy-intensive mining activities.
- Abu Dhabi’s crackdown mirrors global measures, such as Russia’s ban on crypto mining to curb excessive energy use.
Thursday, 02/10/2025 | 13:27 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Interactive Brokers Daily Average Revenue Trades Surge 47%, Client Equity Soars
- The number of client accounts expanded by 32% from last year, and by 2% compared to August.
- Client equity on the platform reached $757.5 billion, up 40% compared to the previous year and 6% month-over-month.
Wednesday, 01/10/2025 | 18:00 GMT by
Jared Kirui
SBI Group’s Crypto Arm Reportedly Loses $21 Million in Suspected North Korean Hack
- Questionable outflows of Bitcoin, ether, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Bitcoin Cash were detected from SBI Crypto-linked addresses.
- Blockchain analysts suspect the hack may have been carried out by North Korean state-backed hackers.
Wednesday, 01/10/2025 | 15:53 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Pepperstone and Swiset Team Up to Launch Trading Competitions
- The agreement aims to enable Introducing Brokers to access branded contests to enhance client retention.
- Swiset’s Competitions Engine and Community Module will be integrated into Pepperstone’s platform as part of the deal.
Wednesday, 01/10/2025 | 14:01 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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