UAE clients can register on the platform within two weeks.
It has launched an Earn product, providing yields of up to 10.5% on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
A
trading and custodial services platform, M2 has been officially launched today
in the Abu Dhabi financial free zone, representing an advancement for the
crypto infrastructure in the Middle East, according to the company.
Regulated
as a Multilateral Trading Facility and Custodian by the Financial Services
Regulatory Authority, M2 is set to
offer retail and institutional clients in the UAE the capability to buy, sell,
and custody virtual assets on its platform.
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development, ADGM, Source: LinkedIn
UAE
clients can now register with the platform, with M2 providing onboarding
services within two weeks. This includes custody and trading of virtual assets.
M2 introduces an Earn product with yields of up to 10.5% on Bitcoin and
Ethereum.
Stefan Kimmel, CEO, M2, Source: LinkedIn
Co-founded
by Bijan Alizadeh Fard of Phoenix Group and led by the CEO, Stefan Kimmel, formerly
with Kraken MENA and Commercial Bank of Dubai, M2's leadership team includes
professionals with backgrounds at JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, IBM, PWC, and
Goldman Sachs.
M2,
having secured Financial Services Regulatory Authority licenses, joins other
entities like Binance,
Rain, BitOasis, and Securrency. The platform's global ambitions extend to
pursuing operating licenses in the EU and UK, positioning itself as one of
the first crypto companies to leverage the MENA region as a base for
international expansion.
Arvind
Ramamurthy, the Chief of Market Development at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the
Emirate’s financial center, expressed support for M2's vision within the
ecosystem of virtual asset trading venues and service providers, highlighting
ADGM's regulations as conducive to M2's goals.
Shifting
Paradigms: UAE's Transition from Oil to Digital Assets
The
UAE has positioned itself well in the rapidly evolving landscape of
decentralized technologies, showcasing
a visionary strategy that combines regulatory expertise. Traditionally
dependent on oil reserves, the UAE has shifted its focus to technology and
finance, recognizing the potential of digital assets.
The
UAE's regulatory initiatives, led by individual Emirates, such as Abu Dhabi and
Dubai, aim to create a welcoming regulatory environment for global businesses
while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability. This collaborative
effort reflects the ambition of the UAE to be a global
innovation and technology hub, attracting talent, investment, and positive
exposure.
Abu
Dhabi has played a pioneering role, with ADGM setting early regulatory
benchmarks. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority has extended
traditional financial regulatory frameworks to cover digital assets,
demonstrating a commitment to innovation and risk mitigation. Dubai, through
the Dubai International Financial Centre, has adopted a forward-thinking
regulatory approach, recently proposing the Digital Assets Law and a new Law of
Security regime.
At
the federal level, the UAE Cabinet's decision to regulate virtual assets and
service providers underscores the nation's commitment to overseeing the digital
asset sector. The next crucial step is to harmonize regulations across all
Emirates, fostering consistency, collaboration, and passporting among local
authorities and the federal regulatory body.
A
trading and custodial services platform, M2 has been officially launched today
in the Abu Dhabi financial free zone, representing an advancement for the
crypto infrastructure in the Middle East, according to the company.
Regulated
as a Multilateral Trading Facility and Custodian by the Financial Services
Regulatory Authority, M2 is set to
offer retail and institutional clients in the UAE the capability to buy, sell,
and custody virtual assets on its platform.
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development, ADGM, Source: LinkedIn
UAE
clients can now register with the platform, with M2 providing onboarding
services within two weeks. This includes custody and trading of virtual assets.
M2 introduces an Earn product with yields of up to 10.5% on Bitcoin and
Ethereum.
Stefan Kimmel, CEO, M2, Source: LinkedIn
Co-founded
by Bijan Alizadeh Fard of Phoenix Group and led by the CEO, Stefan Kimmel, formerly
with Kraken MENA and Commercial Bank of Dubai, M2's leadership team includes
professionals with backgrounds at JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, IBM, PWC, and
Goldman Sachs.
M2,
having secured Financial Services Regulatory Authority licenses, joins other
entities like Binance,
Rain, BitOasis, and Securrency. The platform's global ambitions extend to
pursuing operating licenses in the EU and UK, positioning itself as one of
the first crypto companies to leverage the MENA region as a base for
international expansion.
Arvind
Ramamurthy, the Chief of Market Development at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the
Emirate’s financial center, expressed support for M2's vision within the
ecosystem of virtual asset trading venues and service providers, highlighting
ADGM's regulations as conducive to M2's goals.
Shifting
Paradigms: UAE's Transition from Oil to Digital Assets
The
UAE has positioned itself well in the rapidly evolving landscape of
decentralized technologies, showcasing
a visionary strategy that combines regulatory expertise. Traditionally
dependent on oil reserves, the UAE has shifted its focus to technology and
finance, recognizing the potential of digital assets.
The
UAE's regulatory initiatives, led by individual Emirates, such as Abu Dhabi and
Dubai, aim to create a welcoming regulatory environment for global businesses
while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability. This collaborative
effort reflects the ambition of the UAE to be a global
innovation and technology hub, attracting talent, investment, and positive
exposure.
Abu
Dhabi has played a pioneering role, with ADGM setting early regulatory
benchmarks. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority has extended
traditional financial regulatory frameworks to cover digital assets,
demonstrating a commitment to innovation and risk mitigation. Dubai, through
the Dubai International Financial Centre, has adopted a forward-thinking
regulatory approach, recently proposing the Digital Assets Law and a new Law of
Security regime.
At
the federal level, the UAE Cabinet's decision to regulate virtual assets and
service providers underscores the nation's commitment to overseeing the digital
asset sector. The next crucial step is to harmonize regulations across all
Emirates, fostering consistency, collaboration, and passporting among local
authorities and the federal regulatory body.
Deutsche Börse’s 360T Plugs Bitpanda Into FX Network to Channel Institutions Into Crypto
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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