Also, BIS on offline CBDC and crypto airdrop on eToro.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Zenfinex Onboards New Global Marketing Manager
Zenfinex, a retail FX/CFDs broker, has strengthened its marketing team with the hiring of Maria Meramveliotaki as the new Global Marketing Manager.
Meramveliotaki joined the London-headquartered broker from TopFX, where she was the Head of Marketing. She left TopFX after spending about six years at the broker.
Maria Meramveliotaki, Global Marketing Manager at Zenfinex
The appointment was made when Zenfinex is expanding aggressively expanding its global presence. Last November, the broker obtained a license from Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), adding to its existing authorization in the United Kingdom, Seychelles, and Sierra Leone. In addition, it made a few key hires while its CEO of MENA departed.
Dale is a seasoned compliance expert, bringing around 17 years of industry experience to his new role. He joined Trading 212 last September from the London office of ADSS, where he was the Head of Compliance & MLRO for four years. Additionally, he spent five months at FXCM as the Deputy Head of Compliance for the UK and EU, and a couple of years at Cornhill Capital as the Head of Group Compliance. Moreover, he was the Head of Compliance at London-based City Credit Capital for seven months.
eToro to Support $GALA Token Airdrop
eToro, which offers multi-asset brokerage services, is going to support the airdrop of the upgraded Gala Games' $GALA token, Gala v2. This will enable the existing users of GALA(v1) to automatically receive the new GALA(v2) token in a 1:1 ratio airdrop.
Airdrop enables certain eligible crypto wallets to receive a newly launched digital currency for free. These tokens are usually distributed to promote the new project and create a user base.
The broker specified that the airdrop would occur between May 15 at 00:00 and May 16 at 00:00 GMT. It will resume trading with Gala after May 16 at 00:00 GMT, ensuring the stability of the network.
BIS Stresses on Offline CBDC
BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre looks to be prioritizing the offline usage of the central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as it released a handbook on the subject.
The handbook explores the aspect of making CBDC payments offline without any active internet connection. It highlighted that central banks must consider issues like security, privacy, likely risks, the types of solution, their maturity and applicability, and operational factors for adding the offline payment functionality.
"The ability to pay when offline could ensure this is achieved by providing a layer of resilience, as well as supporting inclusion, accessibility and privacy objectives," said Beju Shah, the Head of the BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre. "Implementing offline payment capabilities will require a deeper understanding of the technologies, security threats, risks and mitigating measures, as well as design criteria for privacy, inclusion and resilience."
IG Concerns Volatility Due to Turkey Election
The London-headquartered broker, IG issued a warning notice, pointing out the possibility of market fluctuation with the Turkish Presidential and parliamentary election on May 12.
"Regarding the swap points of Turkish lira currency pairs, there is a good chance that there will be a large divergence from the interest rate differential between the two countries, or a large divergence between the planned amount that can be confirmed from the trading platform and the actual reflected amount," the broker noted.
Furthermore, it highlighted that the opening rate of the Turkish lira on Monday might deviate greatly from Friday's closing rate, and it may not be able to provide trading rates for Turkish lira currency pairs due to a decrease in the liquidity of covered financial institutions. Also, there is a possibility of widening spreads for the Turkish Lira currency pairs.
Zenfinex Onboards New Global Marketing Manager
Zenfinex, a retail FX/CFDs broker, has strengthened its marketing team with the hiring of Maria Meramveliotaki as the new Global Marketing Manager.
Meramveliotaki joined the London-headquartered broker from TopFX, where she was the Head of Marketing. She left TopFX after spending about six years at the broker.
Maria Meramveliotaki, Global Marketing Manager at Zenfinex
The appointment was made when Zenfinex is expanding aggressively expanding its global presence. Last November, the broker obtained a license from Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), adding to its existing authorization in the United Kingdom, Seychelles, and Sierra Leone. In addition, it made a few key hires while its CEO of MENA departed.
Dale is a seasoned compliance expert, bringing around 17 years of industry experience to his new role. He joined Trading 212 last September from the London office of ADSS, where he was the Head of Compliance & MLRO for four years. Additionally, he spent five months at FXCM as the Deputy Head of Compliance for the UK and EU, and a couple of years at Cornhill Capital as the Head of Group Compliance. Moreover, he was the Head of Compliance at London-based City Credit Capital for seven months.
eToro to Support $GALA Token Airdrop
eToro, which offers multi-asset brokerage services, is going to support the airdrop of the upgraded Gala Games' $GALA token, Gala v2. This will enable the existing users of GALA(v1) to automatically receive the new GALA(v2) token in a 1:1 ratio airdrop.
Airdrop enables certain eligible crypto wallets to receive a newly launched digital currency for free. These tokens are usually distributed to promote the new project and create a user base.
The broker specified that the airdrop would occur between May 15 at 00:00 and May 16 at 00:00 GMT. It will resume trading with Gala after May 16 at 00:00 GMT, ensuring the stability of the network.
BIS Stresses on Offline CBDC
BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre looks to be prioritizing the offline usage of the central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as it released a handbook on the subject.
The handbook explores the aspect of making CBDC payments offline without any active internet connection. It highlighted that central banks must consider issues like security, privacy, likely risks, the types of solution, their maturity and applicability, and operational factors for adding the offline payment functionality.
"The ability to pay when offline could ensure this is achieved by providing a layer of resilience, as well as supporting inclusion, accessibility and privacy objectives," said Beju Shah, the Head of the BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre. "Implementing offline payment capabilities will require a deeper understanding of the technologies, security threats, risks and mitigating measures, as well as design criteria for privacy, inclusion and resilience."
IG Concerns Volatility Due to Turkey Election
The London-headquartered broker, IG issued a warning notice, pointing out the possibility of market fluctuation with the Turkish Presidential and parliamentary election on May 12.
"Regarding the swap points of Turkish lira currency pairs, there is a good chance that there will be a large divergence from the interest rate differential between the two countries, or a large divergence between the planned amount that can be confirmed from the trading platform and the actual reflected amount," the broker noted.
Furthermore, it highlighted that the opening rate of the Turkish lira on Monday might deviate greatly from Friday's closing rate, and it may not be able to provide trading rates for Turkish lira currency pairs due to a decrease in the liquidity of covered financial institutions. Also, there is a possibility of widening spreads for the Turkish Lira currency pairs.
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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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #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
👉 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.
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