Brokers like NAGA and Blum use Telegram mini apps for onboarding, deposits, and trading.
Telegram users spend over 41 minutes daily; channels see 1 trillion monthly views, 55–60% open rates, according to Magnetto.
Telegram now has over 1 billion monthly users, with 450
million active daily. India led global downloads in 2024 with about 100 million
installs, followed by the U.S. and Russia, each surpassing 38 million,
according to Magnetto, a digital marketing agency specializing in Telegram
advertising, in its Telegram Marketing Report 2025.
The platform is increasingly used by brokers and CFD and crypto
firms for client onboarding, marketing, and trading activities.
Brokers Adopt Mini Apps for Trading
Brokers such as NAGA and Blum have adopted Telegram mini
apps to manage client onboarding, deposits, and trading directly within the
platform. This integration has contributed to client growth and higher
transaction volumes. Channels and bots are widely used for communication and
marketing purposes.
Crypto Adoption in Telegram
Telegram’s Role in Cryptocurrency Use
The report highlights Telegram’s role in cryptocurrency
adoption. Nearly one-third of users have interacted with digital assets. Among
these, 16 percent are experienced market participants, while 7 percent began
with Toncoin, indicating the platform’s growing influence in introducing new
users to crypto.
Forex companies have a limited presence on Telegram, despite
its role in financial communities. As Alex Malgin, CEO at Magnetto, pointed
out:
“While crypto companies are already making the most of
Telegram, the Forex sector has yet to establish a presence. This is surprising
since Forex and crypto target very similar audiences. Options trading is
already on the platform, but Forex is still largely absent – so competition is
low.”
This gap presents a clear opportunity for Forex brokers to
reach an engaged audience with minimal competition.
“For Forex players, there is a clear advantage: Telegram’s
audience is active, highly engaged, and responding well to financial
advertising,” Malgin added.
User Demographics and Daily Engagement
Users aged 25 to 34 constitute the largest share at 29
percent. More than half of the global user base is male. Around 20 percent work
in IT or internet-related fields, and 13 percent hold managerial positions. On
average, users spend over 41 minutes per day on the app.
Monthly downloads in millions
High Engagement Across Channels and Bots
Telegram channels receive over one trillion views each
month, with open rates between 55 and 60 percent. More than 15 million people
subscribe to Telegram Premium. Bots and mini apps are increasingly popular,
with over 10 million active bots and 500 million users interacting with mini
apps monthly.
Advertising and Industry Impact
Advertising tools are expanding, including Telegram Ads and
Mini App Ads. Influencer marketing also plays a notable role in conversions.
The report notes that mini apps could affect industries from e-commerce to
fintech, though challenges persist in analytics and monetization.
Telegram Scams Rise Amid Growing Broker and Crypto Use
Some governments have taken action due to Telegram’s role in
financial crimes. Vietnam, for example, announced
plans to block the platform after it failed to cooperate with local
authorities on illegal activity.
Telegram now has over 1 billion monthly users, with 450
million active daily. India led global downloads in 2024 with about 100 million
installs, followed by the U.S. and Russia, each surpassing 38 million,
according to Magnetto, a digital marketing agency specializing in Telegram
advertising, in its Telegram Marketing Report 2025.
The platform is increasingly used by brokers and CFD and crypto
firms for client onboarding, marketing, and trading activities.
Brokers Adopt Mini Apps for Trading
Brokers such as NAGA and Blum have adopted Telegram mini
apps to manage client onboarding, deposits, and trading directly within the
platform. This integration has contributed to client growth and higher
transaction volumes. Channels and bots are widely used for communication and
marketing purposes.
Crypto Adoption in Telegram
Telegram’s Role in Cryptocurrency Use
The report highlights Telegram’s role in cryptocurrency
adoption. Nearly one-third of users have interacted with digital assets. Among
these, 16 percent are experienced market participants, while 7 percent began
with Toncoin, indicating the platform’s growing influence in introducing new
users to crypto.
Forex companies have a limited presence on Telegram, despite
its role in financial communities. As Alex Malgin, CEO at Magnetto, pointed
out:
“While crypto companies are already making the most of
Telegram, the Forex sector has yet to establish a presence. This is surprising
since Forex and crypto target very similar audiences. Options trading is
already on the platform, but Forex is still largely absent – so competition is
low.”
This gap presents a clear opportunity for Forex brokers to
reach an engaged audience with minimal competition.
“For Forex players, there is a clear advantage: Telegram’s
audience is active, highly engaged, and responding well to financial
advertising,” Malgin added.
User Demographics and Daily Engagement
Users aged 25 to 34 constitute the largest share at 29
percent. More than half of the global user base is male. Around 20 percent work
in IT or internet-related fields, and 13 percent hold managerial positions. On
average, users spend over 41 minutes per day on the app.
Monthly downloads in millions
High Engagement Across Channels and Bots
Telegram channels receive over one trillion views each
month, with open rates between 55 and 60 percent. More than 15 million people
subscribe to Telegram Premium. Bots and mini apps are increasingly popular,
with over 10 million active bots and 500 million users interacting with mini
apps monthly.
Advertising and Industry Impact
Advertising tools are expanding, including Telegram Ads and
Mini App Ads. Influencer marketing also plays a notable role in conversions.
The report notes that mini apps could affect industries from e-commerce to
fintech, though challenges persist in analytics and monetization.
Telegram Scams Rise Amid Growing Broker and Crypto Use
Some governments have taken action due to Telegram’s role in
financial crimes. Vietnam, for example, announced
plans to block the platform after it failed to cooperate with local
authorities on illegal activity.
Prop Firms and Brokers Form a Perfect Synergy: One Offers Access, the Other Capital
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
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
