The company has received permission to operate as a DLT Provider and Electronic Money Issuer.
The fintech firm is the first to secure both licenses in Gibraltar.
Orbital, a payments
platform specializing in both cryptocurrency and traditional finance, has
obtained crucial regulatory permissions from the Gibraltar Financial Services
Commission (GFSC) for its two separate entities, Pay
Perform Digital Limited (PPDL) and Pay
Perform Gibraltar Limited (PPGL . The approval allows Orbital to operate as both a Distributed
Ledger Technology (DLT) Provider and an Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) in
Gibraltar. Thus, this makes Orbital the first company to secure both types of
licenses in the jurisdiction. At the same time, the company is expanding in the
market, currently worth $11 trillion.
Orbital Expands Crypto and
Financial Services in Gibraltar
The newly
acquired EMI license enables Orbital's subsidiary, PPGL, to offer e-money issuance, distribution, and redemption
services in the country. Initially, PPGL will provide e-money accounts in GBP,
allowing users to exchange and store electronic money within the platform. Both
PPGL and its sister entity, PPDL, which obtained a DLT Provider license, will operate
under the ongoing supervision of the GFSC, adhering to stringent regulatory
principles and requirements.
With its
presence in London, Tallinn, and now Gibraltar, Orbital Group offers a diverse
range of payment solutions. The company combines traditional payment and global
FX solutions with licensed crypto payment services. Notably, it focuses on
stablecoins for cross-border payments.
Based on hedge
fund Brevan Howard data, the volume of on-chain payments using stablecoins has
soared to $11 trillion in just the last year, nearly matching Visa's payment
volume of $11.6 trillion. This highlights the enormous potential of the market. A Global Blockchain Survey by Deloitte further supports this trend, indicating
that 80% of top executives foresee digital assets playing a significant role in
their industries within two years.
Chris Mason, the CEO of Orbital
“Soon
enough, all global corporates will need a single solution for both fiat and
blockchain payments,” Chris Mason, the CEO of Orbital, commented. “Orbital has
been built by a team that deeply understands the complex and ever-changing
needs of large enterprises, and our expertise in both traditional finance and
crypto means that we are uniquely positioned to serve their demands.”
Recently,
the company announced a successful capital raise of £5 million led by Golden
Record Ventures, and a record-breaking month where it processed £250 million
across its UK and Estonian entities.
The Significance of
Gibraltar's Regulatory Framework
Gibraltar
has been a pioneer in creating a supportive environment for blockchain
technology. In 2018, it became the first jurisdiction to enact legislation
specifically designed for DLT.
According
to Nigel Feetham, the Minister for Financial Services at HM Government of
Gibraltar, “Orbital is championing the responsible integration of payments and
blockchain technologies. Firms that offer secure, efficient, and transparent
blockchain payments are more than welcome in Gibraltar."
In 2022,
Gibraltar's government introduced updated regulations to govern the realm of
cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Regulations of Gibraltar now feature a
tenth Regulatory Principle. This mandates that all DLT providers in the
jurisdiction must operate in a manner that either maintains or improves the
integrity of the markets they are a part.
Orbital, a payments
platform specializing in both cryptocurrency and traditional finance, has
obtained crucial regulatory permissions from the Gibraltar Financial Services
Commission (GFSC) for its two separate entities, Pay
Perform Digital Limited (PPDL) and Pay
Perform Gibraltar Limited (PPGL . The approval allows Orbital to operate as both a Distributed
Ledger Technology (DLT) Provider and an Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) in
Gibraltar. Thus, this makes Orbital the first company to secure both types of
licenses in the jurisdiction. At the same time, the company is expanding in the
market, currently worth $11 trillion.
Orbital Expands Crypto and
Financial Services in Gibraltar
The newly
acquired EMI license enables Orbital's subsidiary, PPGL, to offer e-money issuance, distribution, and redemption
services in the country. Initially, PPGL will provide e-money accounts in GBP,
allowing users to exchange and store electronic money within the platform. Both
PPGL and its sister entity, PPDL, which obtained a DLT Provider license, will operate
under the ongoing supervision of the GFSC, adhering to stringent regulatory
principles and requirements.
With its
presence in London, Tallinn, and now Gibraltar, Orbital Group offers a diverse
range of payment solutions. The company combines traditional payment and global
FX solutions with licensed crypto payment services. Notably, it focuses on
stablecoins for cross-border payments.
Based on hedge
fund Brevan Howard data, the volume of on-chain payments using stablecoins has
soared to $11 trillion in just the last year, nearly matching Visa's payment
volume of $11.6 trillion. This highlights the enormous potential of the market. A Global Blockchain Survey by Deloitte further supports this trend, indicating
that 80% of top executives foresee digital assets playing a significant role in
their industries within two years.
Chris Mason, the CEO of Orbital
“Soon
enough, all global corporates will need a single solution for both fiat and
blockchain payments,” Chris Mason, the CEO of Orbital, commented. “Orbital has
been built by a team that deeply understands the complex and ever-changing
needs of large enterprises, and our expertise in both traditional finance and
crypto means that we are uniquely positioned to serve their demands.”
Recently,
the company announced a successful capital raise of £5 million led by Golden
Record Ventures, and a record-breaking month where it processed £250 million
across its UK and Estonian entities.
The Significance of
Gibraltar's Regulatory Framework
Gibraltar
has been a pioneer in creating a supportive environment for blockchain
technology. In 2018, it became the first jurisdiction to enact legislation
specifically designed for DLT.
According
to Nigel Feetham, the Minister for Financial Services at HM Government of
Gibraltar, “Orbital is championing the responsible integration of payments and
blockchain technologies. Firms that offer secure, efficient, and transparent
blockchain payments are more than welcome in Gibraltar."
In 2022,
Gibraltar's government introduced updated regulations to govern the realm of
cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Regulations of Gibraltar now feature a
tenth Regulatory Principle. This mandates that all DLT providers in the
jurisdiction must operate in a manner that either maintains or improves the
integrity of the markets they are a part.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
Prediction Markets Scale Up as Volumes Surge, But Regulation and Liquidity Remain Key Constraints
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
👉 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
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.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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