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
Robinhood in Talks With UK and EU Regulators on Prediction Markets Expansion: Report
- Since launching prediction markets earlier this year, Robinhood has brokered more than four billion event contracts.
- The fintech giant reported that global demand for prediction markets is rising, particularly in the UK and Europe.
Tuesday, 30/09/2025 | 19:01 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Crypto.com Granted Full Set of CFTC Derivatives Licenses for U.S. Expansion
- The approvals allow the exchange’s US affiliate to operate a derivatives exchange, act as a clearinghouse, and intermediate trades.
- Crypto.com plans to add margined derivatives to its platform, which already offers spot markets, prediction markets, and payment cards.
Tuesday, 30/09/2025 | 16:43 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Euronext Unifies Europe’s ETF Market With New Pan-Regional Platform
- The platform reportedly allows issuers to list once and gain access to all Euronext venues, including Amsterdam.
- Brokers and trading members will reportedly gain access to the entire ETF range through a harmonised membership model.
Tuesday, 30/09/2025 | 13:42 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Robinhood's Prediction Markets Cross 4 Billion Contracts All-Time, CEO Says
- In the third quarter alone, the platform reportedly registered more than $2 billion in traded contracts.
- Kalshi recently overtook Polymarket, capturing nearly two-thirds of the market’s trading volume.
Monday, 29/09/2025 | 18:34 GMT by
Jared Kirui
FTMO Announces Over $450 Million Paid Out as Prop Trading Firm Turns 10
- The prop firm has also grown into a global operation, reportedly employing more than 300 people.
- FTMO has relaunched its proprietary trading services in the US through the MetaTrader 5 platform.
Monday, 29/09/2025 | 17:23 GMT by
Jared Kirui
eToro Brings Crypto Staking to the US With Ethereum, Cardano, Solana
- The company reportedly plans to expand the program by adding more crypto assets in the future.
- eToro CEO Yoni Assia recently noted that tokenized stocks broaden market access but warned of the risks of excessive crypto leverage.
Monday, 29/09/2025 | 14:55 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Weekly Roundup: IG's First Spot Crypto Revenue; Can Trump’s Push to End Quarterly Reports Benefit Companies?
- NAGA joins the growing super app trend with an all-in-one platform set to launch by year-end.
- Libertex became the second CFDs broker, after NAGA, to roll out a Telegram mini app.
Saturday, 27/09/2025 | 04:00 GMT by
Jared Kirui
PrimeXBT Adds 101 Coins to Crypto Futures Platform, Including $TRUMP
- It follows the broker’s recent merging of crypto and traditional markets through MetaTrader 5 integration.
- The broker also rolled out tighter gold spreads, narrowed to 20–25 points, alongside higher leverage limits.
Friday, 26/09/2025 | 15:45 GMT by
Jared Kirui
U.S.-Listed Internet Infrastructure Firm Cloudflare Launches Payments Stablecoin
- The stablecoin targets automated payments for agents and creators.
- It is reportedly built to allow AI agents to automatically perform tasks such as booking travel, ordering goods, or managing schedules.
Thursday, 25/09/2025 | 18:56 GMT by
Jared Kirui
FINRA's Proposal to Scrap $25K Day Trading Minimum: Fair Markets or Riskier Bets?
- The change would shift regulation from a fixed dollar threshold to one based on the amount of risk an investor takes on during the day.
- Critics warn that the risks of day trading remain unchanged.
Thursday, 25/09/2025 | 17:15 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Aussie Regulators Propose Full Licensing and Stronger Consumer Protections for Crypto
- Currently, only platforms trading major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are registered with AUSTRAC.
- The proposal also includes requirements for wrapped tokens, staking activities, and the broader token infrastructure.
Thursday, 25/09/2025 | 13:32 GMT by
Jared Kirui
SEC's Chief Operating Officer Ken Johnson to Retire After Eight Years in Role
- Johnson became the SEC’s chief financial officer in 2010 before advancing to the COO position.
- He joined the regulator in 2003 following a career at the Congressional Budget Office.
Wednesday, 24/09/2025 | 20:12 GMT by
Jared Kirui
FINRA Advances Proposal to Replace $25K Minimum for Day Traders with Margin Standards
- This marks one of the most significant changes in trading rules since the introduction of the pattern day trading rule in 2001.
- Other proposals passed by the FINRA Board include amendments to corporate financing rules.
Wednesday, 24/09/2025 | 17:45 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Coinbase to List First Singapore Dollar Stablecoin in Collaboration with StraitsX
- The new stablecoin expands Coinbase’s offering and provides users with additional cross-border payment options.
- As part of the rollout, XSGD will reportedly be issued on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, for decentralized FX trading.
Wednesday, 24/09/2025 | 16:01 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Equiti Hits the Court as Founding Partner of Dubai Basketball Ahead of EuroLeague
- The company’s branding will reportedly appear on Dubai Basketball jerseys, courtside, and across digital platforms.
- It coincides with Dubai Basketball’s preparation for its debut in the EuroLeague.
Wednesday, 24/09/2025 | 12:53 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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