Stablecoins now cover 62% of transactions; new platform supports institutional trading, reduces depeg risks.
Firms such as Finery Markets and Bitpace are developing infrastructure to enable faster, lower-cost, and more secure stablecoin transactions.
Finery Markets has launched a trading infrastructure
designed for institutional users of stablecoins. The system aims to mitigate
risks associated with stablecoin depegs and improve capital efficiency. It
features a private room trading setup, allowing institutions controlled access
to secondary stablecoin liquidity.
The launch comes amid broader momentum in institutional
crypto infrastructure. In the US, the GENIUS Act is shaping regulatory clarity
around digital assets. Meanwhile, Ripple
has acquired prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, marking one of the
sector’s largest deals.
Hidden Road offers services across FX, digital assets,
and fixed income, and will use Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin as collateral while
migrating post-trade activity to XRPL.
Konstantin Shulga, CEO and co-founder of Finery Markets
Known for its non-custodial electronic communication network
(ECN) and SaaS crypto trading services, Finery Markets reports processing over
$200 billion in client orders. The new infrastructure is intended to shield
users from broader market contagion while maintaining access to a wide network
of liquidity providers.
At the iFX Expo Dubai 2025, Bitpace’s Chief Revenue Officer,
Meryem Habibi, discussed
challenges in traditional cross-border payments. In an interview with
Finance Magnates, she noted that such transactions are often slow and
expensive. Bitpace uses stablecoins to bypass intermediaries, enabling
near-instant, low-cost transfers. This model is especially beneficial in
trading, where speed is critical.
Stablecoin Liquidity Service Connects Institutions Fast
Finery Markets' launch aligns with a broader industry shift
toward stablecoin-based financial operations. Between 2023 and Q1 2025,
stablecoins’ share of total crypto transactions rose from 23% to 62%. However,
the growth of issuers and blockchain networks has also introduced new risks,
including fragmentation and instability.
Key features of the new platform include stablecoin
liquidity as a service, connecting over 150 clients and institutional liquidity
providers. New asset-stablecoin pairs can be onboarded within 24 hours via an
API.
The system supports real-time, automated cross-chain settlements and
flexible trade execution methods, including order book access,
request-for-quote streams, and negotiated trades—all through a single API.
"Full adoption takes more than just regulatory clarity
and on/off-ramp payment infrastructure. For stablecoins to become a backbone of
global financial plumbing, they must also thrive in liquid secondary markets –
something the current infrastructure only partially supports,” Konstantin
Shulga, CEO and co-founder of Finery Markets, commented.
Finery Markets has launched a trading infrastructure
designed for institutional users of stablecoins. The system aims to mitigate
risks associated with stablecoin depegs and improve capital efficiency. It
features a private room trading setup, allowing institutions controlled access
to secondary stablecoin liquidity.
The launch comes amid broader momentum in institutional
crypto infrastructure. In the US, the GENIUS Act is shaping regulatory clarity
around digital assets. Meanwhile, Ripple
has acquired prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, marking one of the
sector’s largest deals.
Hidden Road offers services across FX, digital assets,
and fixed income, and will use Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin as collateral while
migrating post-trade activity to XRPL.
Konstantin Shulga, CEO and co-founder of Finery Markets
Known for its non-custodial electronic communication network
(ECN) and SaaS crypto trading services, Finery Markets reports processing over
$200 billion in client orders. The new infrastructure is intended to shield
users from broader market contagion while maintaining access to a wide network
of liquidity providers.
At the iFX Expo Dubai 2025, Bitpace’s Chief Revenue Officer,
Meryem Habibi, discussed
challenges in traditional cross-border payments. In an interview with
Finance Magnates, she noted that such transactions are often slow and
expensive. Bitpace uses stablecoins to bypass intermediaries, enabling
near-instant, low-cost transfers. This model is especially beneficial in
trading, where speed is critical.
Stablecoin Liquidity Service Connects Institutions Fast
Finery Markets' launch aligns with a broader industry shift
toward stablecoin-based financial operations. Between 2023 and Q1 2025,
stablecoins’ share of total crypto transactions rose from 23% to 62%. However,
the growth of issuers and blockchain networks has also introduced new risks,
including fragmentation and instability.
Key features of the new platform include stablecoin
liquidity as a service, connecting over 150 clients and institutional liquidity
providers. New asset-stablecoin pairs can be onboarded within 24 hours via an
API.
The system supports real-time, automated cross-chain settlements and
flexible trade execution methods, including order book access,
request-for-quote streams, and negotiated trades—all through a single API.
"Full adoption takes more than just regulatory clarity
and on/off-ramp payment infrastructure. For stablecoins to become a backbone of
global financial plumbing, they must also thrive in liquid secondary markets –
something the current infrastructure only partially supports,” Konstantin
Shulga, CEO and co-founder of Finery Markets, commented.
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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
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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:
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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
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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
