In many ways it acts as both, leading the digital currency to attract both speculators and technologists. Representing bitcoin’s duality are a plethora of products being created for its use such as online wallets, anonymous marketplaces like Silk Road, micro payment solutions, and exchanges. Perhaps exchanges represent the best example of the dual perception of bitcoin with many venues like BTC-e and Bitfinex focusing on traders as they market features such as margin trading, charting packages, and open APIs. On the other side of the spectrum are exchanges such as Bitstamp and itBit whose focus is geared towards providing users the ability to buy bitcoins often via local payment systems in a safe and transparent environment, with less consideration towards active trading.
In our own brief evaluation of the platform, trades occurred quickly for DC Magnates with market and limit orders taking place with no issues. A feature that we find useful is account segregation where users are issued one bitcoin account for trading purposes and another for deposits and withdrawals. According to the company, this is done for security reasons. What we found though is that deposits and withdrawals became recognized immediately into the deposit/witdrawal account, similarly to any other online bitcoin wallet.
To learn more about hitbtc and their focus on traders, Digital Currency Magnates spoke to a representative of the exchange. Formed by Edinburgh based Hit Technologies and bitcoin B2B provider Ullus Corporation of Copenhagen, the two firms operate the hitbtc trading brand together as it was explained that “Hit Technologies is a technological company that develops technological product and Ullus is a business unit responsible for business development, treasury and compliance process". It was added that marketing of hitbtc which includes the demo contests is being led by the exchange’s CMO Ruben Neumann and Head of PR David Dahan.
In addition to the corporate side hitbtc also provided answers about their trading operations to DC Magnates writer Leon Pick including their ambitious goals for the future.
The orders originate mostly from our users but we do use the services of external market makers. We do not do our market making internally.
What is your goal for volumes and market share 1 year from now?
Our goal is to be the biggest exchange in the world with at least 45% of the worldwide BTC volume.
Apart from the FIX interface, what makes your technology more cutting-edge than elsewhere?
Our matching-engine, the responsiveness of our protocols, etc...
Can you expand upon the FIX interface?
The FIX interface is a type of API which abides to certain messaging standards which allows institutional traders to access an exchange without modifying their existing systems.
Do you have any other pairs traded besides the 3 shown?
We do have plans to expand the number of pairs being traded but we would rather not disclose these plans for now. We invite all interested parties to participate in our "choose the next coin" contest
Do you offer margin or short trading?
No, but this service will be offered by Brokers connected to our exchange
How much of the coins under your care are kept under cold storage- if any?
Yes we do use cold storage
Any plans for providing proof-of-reserves or proof-of-solvency, as done elsewhere?
Yes we are planning to provide an Audit of our reserves
Is bitcoin a currency or technology?
In many ways it acts as both, leading the digital currency to attract both speculators and technologists. Representing bitcoin’s duality are a plethora of products being created for its use such as online wallets, anonymous marketplaces like Silk Road, micro payment solutions, and exchanges. Perhaps exchanges represent the best example of the dual perception of bitcoin with many venues like BTC-e and Bitfinex focusing on traders as they market features such as margin trading, charting packages, and open APIs. On the other side of the spectrum are exchanges such as Bitstamp and itBit whose focus is geared towards providing users the ability to buy bitcoins often via local payment systems in a safe and transparent environment, with less consideration towards active trading.
In our own brief evaluation of the platform, trades occurred quickly for DC Magnates with market and limit orders taking place with no issues. A feature that we find useful is account segregation where users are issued one bitcoin account for trading purposes and another for deposits and withdrawals. According to the company, this is done for security reasons. What we found though is that deposits and withdrawals became recognized immediately into the deposit/witdrawal account, similarly to any other online bitcoin wallet.
To learn more about hitbtc and their focus on traders, Digital Currency Magnates spoke to a representative of the exchange. Formed by Edinburgh based Hit Technologies and bitcoin B2B provider Ullus Corporation of Copenhagen, the two firms operate the hitbtc trading brand together as it was explained that “Hit Technologies is a technological company that develops technological product and Ullus is a business unit responsible for business development, treasury and compliance process". It was added that marketing of hitbtc which includes the demo contests is being led by the exchange’s CMO Ruben Neumann and Head of PR David Dahan.
In addition to the corporate side hitbtc also provided answers about their trading operations to DC Magnates writer Leon Pick including their ambitious goals for the future.
The orders originate mostly from our users but we do use the services of external market makers. We do not do our market making internally.
What is your goal for volumes and market share 1 year from now?
Our goal is to be the biggest exchange in the world with at least 45% of the worldwide BTC volume.
Apart from the FIX interface, what makes your technology more cutting-edge than elsewhere?
Our matching-engine, the responsiveness of our protocols, etc...
Can you expand upon the FIX interface?
The FIX interface is a type of API which abides to certain messaging standards which allows institutional traders to access an exchange without modifying their existing systems.
Do you have any other pairs traded besides the 3 shown?
We do have plans to expand the number of pairs being traded but we would rather not disclose these plans for now. We invite all interested parties to participate in our "choose the next coin" contest
Do you offer margin or short trading?
No, but this service will be offered by Brokers connected to our exchange
How much of the coins under your care are kept under cold storage- if any?
Yes we do use cold storage
Any plans for providing proof-of-reserves or proof-of-solvency, as done elsewhere?
Yes we are planning to provide an Audit of our reserves
Schwab Aims Crypto Custody at Its $5 Trillion Advisor Channel by 2027
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Brokers and providers moved from the noise phase to treating AI tools as a core product question, with implications on anything from hiring priorities to acquisition strategy.
This session gathers retail brokers, platform builders, and AI tool providers to examine how LLMs change affect client trust, results, and risk.
Attendees will walk away with:
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Brokers and providers moved from the noise phase to treating AI tools as a core product question, with implications on anything from hiring priorities to acquisition strategy.
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Attendees will walk away with:
A first-hand account of where AI-driven trading tools generate real client value
Insight into how institutional adoption is raising client expectations and what brokers need to do to keep pace
Clarity on the liability question: when an AI-driven recommendation leads to a bad trade, where does responsibility
Brokers and providers moved from the noise phase to treating AI tools as a core product question, with implications on anything from hiring priorities to acquisition strategy.
This session gathers retail brokers, platform builders, and AI tool providers to examine how LLMs change affect client trust, results, and risk.
Attendees will walk away with:
A first-hand account of where AI-driven trading tools generate real client value
Insight into how institutional adoption is raising client expectations and what brokers need to do to keep pace
Clarity on the liability question: when an AI-driven recommendation leads to a bad trade, where does responsibility
Brokers and providers moved from the noise phase to treating AI tools as a core product question, with implications on anything from hiring priorities to acquisition strategy.
This session gathers retail brokers, platform builders, and AI tool providers to examine how LLMs change affect client trust, results, and risk.
Attendees will walk away with:
A first-hand account of where AI-driven trading tools generate real client value
Insight into how institutional adoption is raising client expectations and what brokers need to do to keep pace
Clarity on the liability question: when an AI-driven recommendation leads to a bad trade, where does responsibility
Market Hype or Must‑Have Offering? Crypto’s Impact on Retail FX | Finance Magnates Webinar
Market Hype or Must‑Have Offering? Crypto’s Impact on Retail FX | Finance Magnates Webinar
Market Hype or Must‑Have Offering? Crypto’s Impact on Retail FX | Finance Magnates Webinar
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Market Hype or Must‑Have Offering? Crypto’s Impact on Retail FX | Finance Magnates Webinar
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Is crypto hype or a real opportunity for retail FX?
In this webinar, Gold-i and Finance Magnates bring together industry leaders to discuss how digital assets are reshaping the retail trading landscape.
🎙️ Featuring:
Tom Higgins, CEO, Gold-i
Niall Healy, COO, TradeNation
Norayr Djerrahian, CCO, Hantec
Topics include:
• Regulatory challenges and adoption hurdles
• Liquidity and operational risks
• The future role of crypto in retail FX
• Industry confidence in scaling crypto offerings
• Crypto products with the strongest growth potential
Watch now to hear expert perspectives on whether crypto is hype, opportunity, or an inevitable evolution of retail trading.
#Crypto #RetailFX #Forex #Trading #DigitalAssets #Fintech #Webinar #FinanceMagnates #Goldi
Is crypto hype or a real opportunity for retail FX?
In this webinar, Gold-i and Finance Magnates bring together industry leaders to discuss how digital assets are reshaping the retail trading landscape.
🎙️ Featuring:
Tom Higgins, CEO, Gold-i
Niall Healy, COO, TradeNation
Norayr Djerrahian, CCO, Hantec
Topics include:
• Regulatory challenges and adoption hurdles
• Liquidity and operational risks
• The future role of crypto in retail FX
• Industry confidence in scaling crypto offerings
• Crypto products with the strongest growth potential
Watch now to hear expert perspectives on whether crypto is hype, opportunity, or an inevitable evolution of retail trading.
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Niall Healy, COO, TradeNation
Norayr Djerrahian, CCO, Hantec
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• Regulatory challenges and adoption hurdles
• Liquidity and operational risks
• The future role of crypto in retail FX
• Industry confidence in scaling crypto offerings
• Crypto products with the strongest growth potential
Watch now to hear expert perspectives on whether crypto is hype, opportunity, or an inevitable evolution of retail trading.
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🎙️ Featuring:
Tom Higgins, CEO, Gold-i
Niall Healy, COO, TradeNation
Norayr Djerrahian, CCO, Hantec
Topics include:
• Regulatory challenges and adoption hurdles
• Liquidity and operational risks
• The future role of crypto in retail FX
• Industry confidence in scaling crypto offerings
• Crypto products with the strongest growth potential
Watch now to hear expert perspectives on whether crypto is hype, opportunity, or an inevitable evolution of retail trading.
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In this webinar, Gold-i and Finance Magnates bring together industry leaders to discuss how digital assets are reshaping the retail trading landscape.
🎙️ Featuring:
Tom Higgins, CEO, Gold-i
Niall Healy, COO, TradeNation
Norayr Djerrahian, CCO, Hantec
Topics include:
• Regulatory challenges and adoption hurdles
• Liquidity and operational risks
• The future role of crypto in retail FX
• Industry confidence in scaling crypto offerings
• Crypto products with the strongest growth potential
Watch now to hear expert perspectives on whether crypto is hype, opportunity, or an inevitable evolution of retail trading.
#Crypto #RetailFX #Forex #Trading #DigitalAssets #Fintech #Webinar #FinanceMagnates #Goldi
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Tom Higgins, CEO, Gold-i
Niall Healy, COO, TradeNation
Norayr Djerrahian, CCO, Hantec
Topics include:
• Regulatory challenges and adoption hurdles
• Liquidity and operational risks
• The future role of crypto in retail FX
• Industry confidence in scaling crypto offerings
• Crypto products with the strongest growth potential
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FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
