Webull Integrates Crypto Unit into Group Ahead of Digital Asset Trading Relaunch Globally
- Last month, Webull resumed crypto trading in Brazil, its first return to the space since mid-2023.
- The company said its decision was driven by increasing regulatory clarity around cryptocurrencies in the US and globally.
Thursday, 17/07/2025 | 14:14 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Hantec Markets Australia's Chief Operating Officer Damon Sze Joins CFD Broker TopWealthTrading
- Sze joined Hantech in 2018 and has held other roles in the group, including Marketing Director for Hantech Markets Australia.
- TopWealthTrading is domiciled in Vanuatu and is reportedly under the oversight of the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission.
Thursday, 17/07/2025 | 13:04 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Hong Kong's Assets Under Management Grow by Double Digits on 81% Rise in Fund Inflows – SFC Survey
- Domiciled funds in the city saw their net asset value rise by 22% in 2024 and a further 21% to HK$1.99 trillion by May 2025.
- Hong Kong and Switzerland ranked as the top two cross-border wealth hubs in 2024, with Hong Kong adding US$231 billion in cross-border wealth.
Wednesday, 16/07/2025 | 19:53 GMT by
Jared Kirui
ATFX Taps Joshua Dentrinos as CEO of Prop Trading Arm ATFunded
- The company launched the proprietary trading platform early this year as its direct affiliate.
- ATFunded recently disclosed that just over 6% of its traders secured funded accounts in June.
Wednesday, 16/07/2025 | 18:32 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bloomberg to Add EBS Spot FX Data to Benchmark in Deal With CME Group
- The inclusion of EBS Market data is intended to enhance BFIX's transparency, accuracy, and alignment with real-market pricing.
- Trading Technologies also recently integrated with EBS Market to allow users to trade spot FX, precious metals, and non-deliverable forwards.
Wednesday, 16/07/2025 | 13:25 GMT by
Jared Kirui
“Everything Is Changing Because of AI but Not Everything Is AI”: A Caution from FMAS:25
- The conversation noted that AI should support human functions, not replace them, particularly in financial services where trust, conversion, and retention depend on personal relationships.
- The African market reportedly has a unique data opportunity due to its high trading volume.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 20:52 GMT by
Jared Kirui
UK RegTech Firm FundApps Secures Investment From U.S. Equity Firm FTV Capital
- The transaction includes a full exit for previous investor Scottish Equity Partners, though the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
- FundApps provides cloud-based software that automates shareholding disclosures and position limit monitoring, covering regulatory requirements across more than 100 jurisdictions.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 19:17 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Following NinjaTrader Acquisition, Kraken Opens Access to CME-Listed Crypto Futures
- The exchange recently began offering commission-free equities trading in the U.S., covering more than 11,000 stocks and ETFs.
- In March, Kraken announced the acquisition of NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 15:18 GMT by
Jared Kirui
NAGA Founder Ben Bilski Launches “AI-Native” Decentralized Exchange on Solana
- Bilski revealed plans to enter the crypto space in March, shortly after his departure from NAGA following its acquisition by CAPEX.com.
- The new platform reportedly automates several processes, including risk management, KYC, and payment flows.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 21:47 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Why Is Google Stock Up Today? AI Hiring Fuels Optimism Despite Technical Resistance
- The stock’s recent rise has been supported by renewed investor confidence following new AI-focused hires at Google DeepMind.
- Technical indicators, such as the Relative Strength Index at 64, suggest there is still room for further upward movement without entering overbought territory.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 20:24 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Grayscale Eyes IPO After Circle’s Listing Renewed Investor Interest
- The company has filed a confidential draft registration with the SEC.
- Grayscale is best known for its crypto investment products, such as GBTC, but going public may signal plans to diversify.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 14:15 GMT by
Jared Kirui
“If You Take Off Your Logo and Put in Competitor’s and It Works, You Failed”: Marketing Strategies from FMAS:25
- The panelists agreed that marketing strategies must be adapted to local consumer trust levels and digital readiness, especially when entering new regions or countries.
- Additionally, compliance should not be treated as a final hurdle but as a tool to build trust and ensure transparency in all customer-facing communication.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 12:25 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Week in Focus: CMC Markets Signals Tokenized Asset Plans, Axi Debuts Institutional Liquidity Offering
- In the executive moves, Markets.com CEO Stavros Anastasiou left the company and was replaced by Andreas Kyriacou.
- Elsewhere, Alpari no longer appears to be part of Andrey Dashin’s Exinity Group.
Saturday, 12/07/2025 | 05:00 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Why Is Bitcoin Going Up? Weak Dollar, ETF Inflows and Trump Support Propel It to $118K
- The recent launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs has unlocked significant inflows from both retail and institutional investors, pushing BTC into record territory.
- Bitcoin’s breakout is lifting some crypto stocks, especially those with direct exposure like MicroStrategy (MSTR), Galaxy Digital, and select mining firms such as MARA and Riot Platforms.
Friday, 11/07/2025 | 21:38 GMT by
Jared Kirui
“In the Last 18 Months, Brokers Have Been Moving Toward ODP Licenses,” FMAS: 25 Insights on Regulation
- The shift to over-the-counter derivative product licensing is driven by a desire to be seen as properly regulated locally, and because referring models can’t take local cash deposits.
- According to the panelists, trust is the core product in the financial space, built through strong onboarding processes, platform safety, and regulatory compliance.
Friday, 11/07/2025 | 15:16 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bitcoin Hits Another Record High, Tops $113,800 on Institutional Inflows
- Institutional investment and the success of Bitcoin ETFs have played a major role in the rally.
- The rally has extended to altcoins, with Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano all posting gains.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 19:28 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Interactive Brokers Rolls Out Mobile App to Teach Stocks, Options, Futures, and Investing Strategy
- The new offering is aimed at helping beginner investors learn through short, interactive lessons on mobile devices.
- Recently, Interactive Brokers recorded its sixth straight month of year-over-year growth in daily average revenue trades.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 17:23 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Prop Trading: Blueberry Funded Announces $2.3 Million in First-Year Payouts to Traders
- The firm is a proprietary trading arm of Blueberry Markets, an Australian-based forex and CFDs broker regulated by ASIC.
- Blueberry Funded is one of the brokers that have recently entered the prop trading space, joining others such as ThinkMarkets, IC Markets, Traders Trust, and Trade.com.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 12:56 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Why Is Bitcoin Going Up? Trump Fuels Rally With Push for 3% Fed Cut
- The rally began shortly after Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, calling for a 3% Federal Reserve rate cut.
- Shares of publicly listed crypto companies also rallied, with MicroStrategy, Coinbase, Riot Platforms, and Marathon Holdings all gaining between 4% and 6%.
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 21:43 GMT by
Jared Kirui
BaFin Warns Against Investment Offers Shared in WhatsApp Groups by Unlicensed Firm
- The German regulator warned against Axionto, accusing the company of promoting unlicensed investment services on WhatsApp and private messages.
- A recent BaFin study revealed that young investors, especially those aged 18 to 45, are increasingly relying on social media for financial information.
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 20:13 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Nvidia Becomes World’s Most Valuable Company, First to Hit $4 Trillion Market Cap
- The company's rise has been driven by strong investor demand for generative AI, a field in which it provides essential hardware components.
- It now holds the highest market value ever recorded for a listed business, surpassing both Microsoft and Apple.
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 17:20 GMT by
Jared Kirui
“By the End of 2010, Every Second Person in Cape Town Was Trading,” FMAS:25 Leaders Roundtable
- The panelists agreed that while access to trading platforms has increased in Africa, the key to long-term adoption lies in financial education.
- Additionally, the region’s diversity in languages, regulations, and digital maturity makes a one-size-fits-all strategy ineffective.
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 06:20 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Robinhood CEO Defends OpenAI Token Offering After Firm’s Warning, EU Scrutiny
- The company clarified that its OpenAI tokens are backed by a special-purpose vehicle, which provides synthetic exposure without conferring direct ownership in the firm.
- OpenAI recently distanced itself from the tokens, stating that the product does not constitute real shares.
Tuesday, 08/07/2025 | 18:12 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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