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BitKeep Starts Rebranding, to
Change Name to Bitget Wallet
BitKeep, a week after receiving a $30
million investment from cryptocurrency Bitget, has unveiled its roadmap for this year. This includes “revamping the brand, restructuring the management team and
strengthening the overall security system,” the non-custodial cryptocurrency
wallet platform announced through Twitter on Wednesday.
As part of the plan, BitKeep
says it intends to change its name to Bitget Wallet. The wallet provider also intends to elevate Karry Cheung, its current Chief Product
Officer to the position of CEO, taking over from Kevin Como, one of the wallet’s
Co-Founders, who currently holds the position.
Broadridge, SDC Enhance
Nordic Voting
Broadridge
Financial Solutions has signed an agreement with SDC to provide its digital
voting solutions to SDC's customers. Broadridge's solutions will help banks in
Scandinavia to improve corporate governance and investor engagement using the
latest API- and blockchain-based technologies.
SDC is the
primary supplier of banking systems to over 100 banks in the Nordic region. Collaborating with Broadridge will enable them to meet regulatory requirements and support their customers.
"SDC
is the main supplier of banking systems to more than 100 banks in the Nordic
region and, therefore, it is of great importance that we can provide the system
support that enables our banks to meet compliance requirements," Hilde
Seljom, the Department Director at SDC, said.
Colt, Equinix Expand
Singapore, Hong Kong Partnership
Colt
Technology Services, a digital infrastructure company, is expanding its
collaboration with Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, to provide
businesses access to Colt's On Demand infrastructure interconnecting with
Equinix Fabric in Singapore and Hong Kong.
This
extends their commitment to a global partner ecosystem and meets growing demand
across key regions. The Colt On Demand network seamlessly interconnects with
Equinix Fabric, offering businesses flexibility and visibility of their
infrastructure to succeed in the global digital world.
With Colt
On Demand Interconnect, organizations can easily connect in near real-time to
their own premises, delivering complex digital transformation programs with a
flexible, resilient consumption-based infrastructure as a foundation, and
accelerating their shift to the cloud while supporting ESG initiatives.
FX Broker to Offer GameFi
and DeFi Features
Fxbox.io
has unveiled its innovative trading platform for forex and crypto traders. The
platform offers advanced trading tools, real-time quotes, and customizable
charting tools, among other features.
Additionally,
it is the first forex broker to offer crypto DeFi and GameFi features.
Fxbox.io's platform has a user-friendly interface and advanced functionality,
enabling traders to access the markets seamlessly across desktop, web, and
mobile devices. The company also provides traders with educational resources,
market analysis, and customer support.
OpenFin Adds Real-Time News from Dow Jones
OpenFin, an enterprise productivity operating system, partnered with Dow Jones to integrate news, insights and analysis into desktop solutions. It will allow financial firms and professional subscribers of OpenFin to directly access Dow Jones Newswires.
Adam Toms, OpenFin's COO and CEO Europe
OpenFin's COO and CEO Europe, Adam Toms, said: "Dow Jones is one of the world’s largest and most respected providers of market-moving news and insights. With this new collaboration, Dow Jones Newswires can be embedded in an end user’s workflow, fully integrated with all the other apps they use."
Nasdaq to Launch Auction Model for Illiquid Shares
Nasdaq has announced a new auction-based model for less liquid shares listed on Nasdaq's First North Growth Market. The new model is scheduled for a January 2024 launch, which is expected to enhance market integrity and investor protection.
Nasdaq First North Growth Market has been in operation for the past 15 years but still faces liquidity challenges in the Nordic markets. The new auction-based model is supposed to ensure market safety as in times of wide spreads, even small orders move the markets dramatically.
Quantile Adds SwapAgent FX Forwards
Quantile, a portfolio optimization service provider, added support for SwapAgent FX Forwards to enhance its counterparty risk optimization service for FX. According to the company, it will simplify optimization hedge proposals, making the booking process more efficient.
Andrew Williams, CEO of Quantile
"At Quantile we are continually looking for ways to enhance our multilateral services to make post trade risk reduction more efficient. Adding SwapAgent FX Forwards to our counterparty risk optimization runs significantly enhances the service operationally, as well as reducing risk and capital requirements across the network," said Andrew Williams, the CEO of Quantile.
Cboe Australia Completes Technology Migration
Cboe Global Markets announced the migration of Cboe Australia to the proprietary technology, a process completed on 27 March. The technology integration came after Cboe's acquisition of Chi-X Australia in July 2021 and its rebranding to Cboe Australia in February 2022.
In addition, Cboe scaled its Australia operations with the planned launch of Cboe BIDS Australia on the same day.
Signature Bank's Crypto Depositors Get April 5 Deadline
The FIDC has asked cryptocurrency clients of collapsed Signature Bank to close their accounts by April 5 by finding another banking partner. Otherwise, the regulator will close the accounts and mail a check to the registered addresses.
It came after Flagstar Bank acquired Signature Bank's business. However, the deal excluded "approximately $4 billion of deposits related to the former Signature Bank's digital banking business."
BitKeep Starts Rebranding, to
Change Name to Bitget Wallet
BitKeep, a week after receiving a $30
million investment from cryptocurrency Bitget, has unveiled its roadmap for this year. This includes “revamping the brand, restructuring the management team and
strengthening the overall security system,” the non-custodial cryptocurrency
wallet platform announced through Twitter on Wednesday.
As part of the plan, BitKeep
says it intends to change its name to Bitget Wallet. The wallet provider also intends to elevate Karry Cheung, its current Chief Product
Officer to the position of CEO, taking over from Kevin Como, one of the wallet’s
Co-Founders, who currently holds the position.
Broadridge, SDC Enhance
Nordic Voting
Broadridge
Financial Solutions has signed an agreement with SDC to provide its digital
voting solutions to SDC's customers. Broadridge's solutions will help banks in
Scandinavia to improve corporate governance and investor engagement using the
latest API- and blockchain-based technologies.
SDC is the
primary supplier of banking systems to over 100 banks in the Nordic region. Collaborating with Broadridge will enable them to meet regulatory requirements and support their customers.
"SDC
is the main supplier of banking systems to more than 100 banks in the Nordic
region and, therefore, it is of great importance that we can provide the system
support that enables our banks to meet compliance requirements," Hilde
Seljom, the Department Director at SDC, said.
Colt, Equinix Expand
Singapore, Hong Kong Partnership
Colt
Technology Services, a digital infrastructure company, is expanding its
collaboration with Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, to provide
businesses access to Colt's On Demand infrastructure interconnecting with
Equinix Fabric in Singapore and Hong Kong.
This
extends their commitment to a global partner ecosystem and meets growing demand
across key regions. The Colt On Demand network seamlessly interconnects with
Equinix Fabric, offering businesses flexibility and visibility of their
infrastructure to succeed in the global digital world.
With Colt
On Demand Interconnect, organizations can easily connect in near real-time to
their own premises, delivering complex digital transformation programs with a
flexible, resilient consumption-based infrastructure as a foundation, and
accelerating their shift to the cloud while supporting ESG initiatives.
FX Broker to Offer GameFi
and DeFi Features
Fxbox.io
has unveiled its innovative trading platform for forex and crypto traders. The
platform offers advanced trading tools, real-time quotes, and customizable
charting tools, among other features.
Additionally,
it is the first forex broker to offer crypto DeFi and GameFi features.
Fxbox.io's platform has a user-friendly interface and advanced functionality,
enabling traders to access the markets seamlessly across desktop, web, and
mobile devices. The company also provides traders with educational resources,
market analysis, and customer support.
OpenFin Adds Real-Time News from Dow Jones
OpenFin, an enterprise productivity operating system, partnered with Dow Jones to integrate news, insights and analysis into desktop solutions. It will allow financial firms and professional subscribers of OpenFin to directly access Dow Jones Newswires.
Adam Toms, OpenFin's COO and CEO Europe
OpenFin's COO and CEO Europe, Adam Toms, said: "Dow Jones is one of the world’s largest and most respected providers of market-moving news and insights. With this new collaboration, Dow Jones Newswires can be embedded in an end user’s workflow, fully integrated with all the other apps they use."
Nasdaq to Launch Auction Model for Illiquid Shares
Nasdaq has announced a new auction-based model for less liquid shares listed on Nasdaq's First North Growth Market. The new model is scheduled for a January 2024 launch, which is expected to enhance market integrity and investor protection.
Nasdaq First North Growth Market has been in operation for the past 15 years but still faces liquidity challenges in the Nordic markets. The new auction-based model is supposed to ensure market safety as in times of wide spreads, even small orders move the markets dramatically.
Quantile Adds SwapAgent FX Forwards
Quantile, a portfolio optimization service provider, added support for SwapAgent FX Forwards to enhance its counterparty risk optimization service for FX. According to the company, it will simplify optimization hedge proposals, making the booking process more efficient.
Andrew Williams, CEO of Quantile
"At Quantile we are continually looking for ways to enhance our multilateral services to make post trade risk reduction more efficient. Adding SwapAgent FX Forwards to our counterparty risk optimization runs significantly enhances the service operationally, as well as reducing risk and capital requirements across the network," said Andrew Williams, the CEO of Quantile.
Cboe Australia Completes Technology Migration
Cboe Global Markets announced the migration of Cboe Australia to the proprietary technology, a process completed on 27 March. The technology integration came after Cboe's acquisition of Chi-X Australia in July 2021 and its rebranding to Cboe Australia in February 2022.
In addition, Cboe scaled its Australia operations with the planned launch of Cboe BIDS Australia on the same day.
Signature Bank's Crypto Depositors Get April 5 Deadline
The FIDC has asked cryptocurrency clients of collapsed Signature Bank to close their accounts by April 5 by finding another banking partner. Otherwise, the regulator will close the accounts and mail a check to the registered addresses.
It came after Flagstar Bank acquired Signature Bank's business. However, the deal excluded "approximately $4 billion of deposits related to the former Signature Bank's digital banking business."
XTB Profit Drops 24% as Gold Rally Fails to Offset Soaring Marketing Spend
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.
Connect with us:
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