The retail trading platform joins a growing list of brokers offering 24/7 cryptocurrency CFD access.
Earlier this year, Hantec Markets and CMC Markets made a similar move.
FOREX.com
rolled out 24/7 cryptocurrency CFD trading today (Wednesday), allowing
clients to trade digital assets during weekends as part of the UAE's
broader push into digital finance.
The
StoneX Group subsidiary now keeps crypto CFD markets open from Saturday at
8:00 a.m. UTC through Friday at 9:00 p.m. UTC, eliminating the traditional
weekend gap. The move puts FOREX.com alongside several competitors who made
similar adjustments earlier this year as digital asset volatility
increased.
FOREX.com Launches
Round-the-Clock Crypto Trading
FOREX.com's
launch follows comparable moves by other major brokers. Hantec Markets
introduced 24/7 crypto CFD trading earlier in
2025, while CMC Markets launched round-the-clock crypto CFD services in
Australia to meet growing client demand.
The shift
reflects how traditional FX brokers are adapting to crypto's
always-on nature. Unlike stock markets that close for weekends,
cryptocurrency exchanges operate continuously, creating price movements
that CFD traders previously couldn't access through regulated platforms.
UAE Positions for Digital
Finance Growth
The timing
aligns with the UAE's efforts to
establish itself as a digital finance hub. Regulatory frameworks from the
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Securities and Commodities
Authority support tokenized assets and stablecoins, creating what officials
describe as a secure environment for institutional money.
Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com
“The
UAE's investment outlook for the year ahead is expected to remain
positive,” said Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com.
“The Central Bank of the UAE has forecast a 5.4% growth rate
for 2026, underpinned by the lifting of OPEC production quotas, the
expansion of the digital economy, and sustained growth in tourism.”
Extended Hours Reach
Beyond Crypto
FOREX.com
paired its crypto expansion with
extended trading hours for up to 160 stock CFDs, covering major
companies alongside digital assets like Bitcoin and Solana. The combined
offering targets traders who want exposure across traditional and digital
markets without switching platforms.
“Cryptocurrency
markets are no longer a fringe asset class; they're central to the future
of finance,” Hilal noted. “The launch of 24/7 crypto CFD trading
reflects how investor behavior is evolving, particularly in regions like the
Middle East, where demand for around-the-clock market access is growing
rapidly.”
FOREX.com
rolled out 24/7 cryptocurrency CFD trading today (Wednesday), allowing
clients to trade digital assets during weekends as part of the UAE's
broader push into digital finance.
The
StoneX Group subsidiary now keeps crypto CFD markets open from Saturday at
8:00 a.m. UTC through Friday at 9:00 p.m. UTC, eliminating the traditional
weekend gap. The move puts FOREX.com alongside several competitors who made
similar adjustments earlier this year as digital asset volatility
increased.
FOREX.com Launches
Round-the-Clock Crypto Trading
FOREX.com's
launch follows comparable moves by other major brokers. Hantec Markets
introduced 24/7 crypto CFD trading earlier in
2025, while CMC Markets launched round-the-clock crypto CFD services in
Australia to meet growing client demand.
The shift
reflects how traditional FX brokers are adapting to crypto's
always-on nature. Unlike stock markets that close for weekends,
cryptocurrency exchanges operate continuously, creating price movements
that CFD traders previously couldn't access through regulated platforms.
UAE Positions for Digital
Finance Growth
The timing
aligns with the UAE's efforts to
establish itself as a digital finance hub. Regulatory frameworks from the
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Securities and Commodities
Authority support tokenized assets and stablecoins, creating what officials
describe as a secure environment for institutional money.
Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com
“The
UAE's investment outlook for the year ahead is expected to remain
positive,” said Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com.
“The Central Bank of the UAE has forecast a 5.4% growth rate
for 2026, underpinned by the lifting of OPEC production quotas, the
expansion of the digital economy, and sustained growth in tourism.”
Extended Hours Reach
Beyond Crypto
FOREX.com
paired its crypto expansion with
extended trading hours for up to 160 stock CFDs, covering major
companies alongside digital assets like Bitcoin and Solana. The combined
offering targets traders who want exposure across traditional and digital
markets without switching platforms.
“Cryptocurrency
markets are no longer a fringe asset class; they're central to the future
of finance,” Hilal noted. “The launch of 24/7 crypto CFD trading
reflects how investor behavior is evolving, particularly in regions like the
Middle East, where demand for around-the-clock market access is growing
rapidly.”
Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch.
Education:
MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
IG Group Expects About £300 Million Revenue in Q1 2026
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
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#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
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Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
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Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
