XRP is leading the rebound with a 27% increase in the past week.
The positive sentiment comes as the UK appoints Emma Reynolds as the new Economic Secretary for crypto and CBDCs.
Positive fundamental developments in the UK and the US seem to have boosted the prices of the three top cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP. The three tokens have rebounded in the daily and weekly
charts, with XRP leading the resurgence.
In the UK, a new Economic secretary has been appointed to oversee digital assets, while in the US, plans are underway to refund thousands of Bitcoins stolen in the 2016 crypto hack on Bitfinex.
At the time of publication, Bitcoin was trading at
$99,235, representing a 2% and 5% increase in the past day and week,
respectively. Data from CoinMarketCap also shows that Ether is up 4% (3% in the
past week), while XRP has added 9% in the daily chart and a substantial 27% in
the weekly chart.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Source: CoinMarketCap
Bitcoin ETFs
Despite these gains, cumulative trading volume for
Bitcoin ETFs fell to $2.23 billion, down sharply from more than $3 billion the
day before, according to data from sosovalue.com. The outflows come despite
broader market optimism fueled by cooling inflation.
A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed
wholesale inflation rose only 0.2% in December, below economist expectations,
contributing to a 1.3% rise in the total crypto market cap to $3.53 trillion.
The inflows, while modest, suggest growing confidence
in Ethereum’s trajectory. Industry analysts are now watching to see whether
this trend continues amid evolving market dynamics.
UK Appoints New Economic Secretary
Emma Reynolds was appointed as the new
Economic Secretary to oversee digital assets and central bank digital
currencies (CBDCs). Reynolds, formerly a managing director at TheCityUK
trade body, replaces Tulip Siddiq, who resigned following a scandal involving
ties to Bangladesh.
Siddiq had set out the UK’s crypto agenda, committing
to a regulatory framework similar to the European Union’s. Reynolds now
inherits this ambitious roadmap, tasked with balancing innovation with
regulation.
So far, the Financial Conduct Authority has laid
out plans for a comprehensive crypto regime, but it remains to be seen how
Reynolds will approach these policies. As Bitcoin ETFs face mounting outflows and Ether funds
hint at recovery, the UK’s renewed focus on crypto regulation under new
leadership could shape the market’s future.
Positive fundamental developments in the UK and the US seem to have boosted the prices of the three top cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP. The three tokens have rebounded in the daily and weekly
charts, with XRP leading the resurgence.
In the UK, a new Economic secretary has been appointed to oversee digital assets, while in the US, plans are underway to refund thousands of Bitcoins stolen in the 2016 crypto hack on Bitfinex.
At the time of publication, Bitcoin was trading at
$99,235, representing a 2% and 5% increase in the past day and week,
respectively. Data from CoinMarketCap also shows that Ether is up 4% (3% in the
past week), while XRP has added 9% in the daily chart and a substantial 27% in
the weekly chart.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Source: CoinMarketCap
Bitcoin ETFs
Despite these gains, cumulative trading volume for
Bitcoin ETFs fell to $2.23 billion, down sharply from more than $3 billion the
day before, according to data from sosovalue.com. The outflows come despite
broader market optimism fueled by cooling inflation.
A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed
wholesale inflation rose only 0.2% in December, below economist expectations,
contributing to a 1.3% rise in the total crypto market cap to $3.53 trillion.
The inflows, while modest, suggest growing confidence
in Ethereum’s trajectory. Industry analysts are now watching to see whether
this trend continues amid evolving market dynamics.
UK Appoints New Economic Secretary
Emma Reynolds was appointed as the new
Economic Secretary to oversee digital assets and central bank digital
currencies (CBDCs). Reynolds, formerly a managing director at TheCityUK
trade body, replaces Tulip Siddiq, who resigned following a scandal involving
ties to Bangladesh.
Siddiq had set out the UK’s crypto agenda, committing
to a regulatory framework similar to the European Union’s. Reynolds now
inherits this ambitious roadmap, tasked with balancing innovation with
regulation.
So far, the Financial Conduct Authority has laid
out plans for a comprehensive crypto regime, but it remains to be seen how
Reynolds will approach these policies. As Bitcoin ETFs face mounting outflows and Ether funds
hint at recovery, the UK’s renewed focus on crypto regulation under new
leadership could shape the market’s future.
How Ripple Pulled Off the Year’s Biggest Crypto Raise While XRP Tumbled 40%
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
