In the executive moves, Markets.com CEO Stavros Anastasiou left the company and was replaced by Andreas Kyriacou.
Elsewhere, Alpari no longer appears to be part of Andrey Dashin’s Exinity Group.
CMC teases entry into tokenisation
The tokenization wave shows no signs of slowing, and the retail brokerage industry appears to be catching the fever. This week, CMC Markets has hinted at the upcoming launch of tokenised assets under its capital markets arm, CMC CapX.
The teaser follows recent announcements from Robinhood and several crypto exchanges launching stock tokenisation services. The London-headquartered firm mentioned that it plans to use its “partnership with StrikeX Technologies” to support its asset tokenisation plans.
Alpari no longer with Exinity?
Meanwhile, Alpari no longer appears to be part of Andrey Dashin’s Exinity Group. According to exclusive details confirmed by Finance Magnates RU, the company was transferred from its former holding structure to a separate legal entity named Parlance Trading Ltd.
A screenshot of the details from Alpari website
As of last month, the Alpari trademark and its domain are registered under this new company, replacing Alpari (Comoros) Ltd. as the listed trademark owner.
Markets.com CEO changes and other exec moves
And in another of our exclusive stories, Markets.com CEO Stavros Ch. Anastasiou left the company and was replaced by Andreas Kyriacou. Anastasiou is an experienced industry professional who previously worked at FXPro Group as Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Internal Audit, and in Business Development. He also served as Group Chief Compliance Officer at Finalto for over five years.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Kyriacou joined the Cypriot operator of Markets.com last December. Prior to that, he held positions at FXGlobe and IronFX. He is a Chartered Accountant, qualified through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), UK.
He told FinanceMagnates.com that his expertise includes financial reporting and analysis, regulatory compliance, tax planning and structuring, auditing, and risk management.
The Sydney-based firm said that the new offering will serve professional trading firms by providing access to multiple asset classes, including Forex, metals, equities, cryptocurrencies, and commodities through a single platform.
XTB tightens security following alleged client hack
Polish online broker XTB is implementing stronger security protocols after a client publicly claimed losing approximately 150,000 Polish zloty ($38,000) in what appears to be a sophisticated hacking scheme that might have affected at least a few investors across Central Europe.
A portion of the statement shared by the alleged victim shows hundreds of unusual transactions
The controversy erupted over the weekend when a five-year XTB client shared a detailed post on social media describing how hackers allegedly drained his account through thousands of rapid-fire trades on obscure financial instruments.
Additionally, the Israeli broker added 29,268 new customers in Q2 2025, compared to 24,810 in the same quarter of the previous year. The number of active customers at the end of the quarter reached 132,602, up from 123,803 in Q2 2024.
Early this year, Plus500 agreed to buy an Indian broker to enter the world’s largest futures and options market. However, nearly 91% of individual Indian futures and options traders reportedly lost money in the financial year 2025. The volume of the Indian options market likely triggered Plus500’s interest, leading to its agreement to acquire Mehta Equities.
Memecoins: from hype to reality
Keeping tabs on the crypto space, the memecoin market, once the playground of viral trends and
overnight riches, is entering a new phase.
In 2024, it ballooned into a $60
billion ecosystem, according to BDC Consulting, a 169% surge driven by coins
like Dogecoin, valued at $35.91 billion, Shiba Inu at $8.97 billion, and PEPE
at $6.12 billion.
But this explosion has brought saturation. Thousands of
tokens now flood platforms like Ethereum and Solana, fragmenting liquidity and
thinning investor focus.
ESMA reviews Malta’s CASP licensing
Despite the rapid growth in digital assets, regulation is now catching up fast. The European Securities and Markets Authority conducted a peer review to evaluate Malta’s oversight of crypto asset service providers amid changing EU regulations. The review examined Malta’s authorisation process, governance frameworks, anti-money laundering measures, and supervision after authorisation.
While Malta’s financial authority demonstrated sufficient resources and expertise, the report raised concerns about at least one case where a provider was authorised despite unresolved issues.
Trump announces copper tariffs
Outside the industry, Donald Trump is back in the spotlight with a potential 50% tariff on copper imports. Interestingly, the announcement wasn’t made via policy brief or international forum, but through the media.
Copper isn’t glamorous, but it’s absolutely essential to the global economy. From electric vehicle batteries and 5G infrastructure to plumbing and electronics, the reddish-brown metal is the unsung hero of industrial progress.
The hottest trend in AI
Lastly, the hottest trend in AI isn’t prompt hacking—it’s building smarter systems, from chatbots to analytical AIs, by curating what surrounds the prompt. Welcome to the age of context engineering.
Context engineering is fast becoming the backbone of serious AI deployments, especially those involving large language models (LLMs). If prompt engineering was the scrappy little startup idea—getting clever with wording to coax better answers—then context engineering is the mature, boardroom-bound enterprise strategy.
CMC teases entry into tokenisation
The tokenization wave shows no signs of slowing, and the retail brokerage industry appears to be catching the fever. This week, CMC Markets has hinted at the upcoming launch of tokenised assets under its capital markets arm, CMC CapX.
The teaser follows recent announcements from Robinhood and several crypto exchanges launching stock tokenisation services. The London-headquartered firm mentioned that it plans to use its “partnership with StrikeX Technologies” to support its asset tokenisation plans.
Alpari no longer with Exinity?
Meanwhile, Alpari no longer appears to be part of Andrey Dashin’s Exinity Group. According to exclusive details confirmed by Finance Magnates RU, the company was transferred from its former holding structure to a separate legal entity named Parlance Trading Ltd.
A screenshot of the details from Alpari website
As of last month, the Alpari trademark and its domain are registered under this new company, replacing Alpari (Comoros) Ltd. as the listed trademark owner.
Markets.com CEO changes and other exec moves
And in another of our exclusive stories, Markets.com CEO Stavros Ch. Anastasiou left the company and was replaced by Andreas Kyriacou. Anastasiou is an experienced industry professional who previously worked at FXPro Group as Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Internal Audit, and in Business Development. He also served as Group Chief Compliance Officer at Finalto for over five years.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Kyriacou joined the Cypriot operator of Markets.com last December. Prior to that, he held positions at FXGlobe and IronFX. He is a Chartered Accountant, qualified through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), UK.
He told FinanceMagnates.com that his expertise includes financial reporting and analysis, regulatory compliance, tax planning and structuring, auditing, and risk management.
The Sydney-based firm said that the new offering will serve professional trading firms by providing access to multiple asset classes, including Forex, metals, equities, cryptocurrencies, and commodities through a single platform.
XTB tightens security following alleged client hack
Polish online broker XTB is implementing stronger security protocols after a client publicly claimed losing approximately 150,000 Polish zloty ($38,000) in what appears to be a sophisticated hacking scheme that might have affected at least a few investors across Central Europe.
A portion of the statement shared by the alleged victim shows hundreds of unusual transactions
The controversy erupted over the weekend when a five-year XTB client shared a detailed post on social media describing how hackers allegedly drained his account through thousands of rapid-fire trades on obscure financial instruments.
Additionally, the Israeli broker added 29,268 new customers in Q2 2025, compared to 24,810 in the same quarter of the previous year. The number of active customers at the end of the quarter reached 132,602, up from 123,803 in Q2 2024.
Early this year, Plus500 agreed to buy an Indian broker to enter the world’s largest futures and options market. However, nearly 91% of individual Indian futures and options traders reportedly lost money in the financial year 2025. The volume of the Indian options market likely triggered Plus500’s interest, leading to its agreement to acquire Mehta Equities.
Memecoins: from hype to reality
Keeping tabs on the crypto space, the memecoin market, once the playground of viral trends and
overnight riches, is entering a new phase.
In 2024, it ballooned into a $60
billion ecosystem, according to BDC Consulting, a 169% surge driven by coins
like Dogecoin, valued at $35.91 billion, Shiba Inu at $8.97 billion, and PEPE
at $6.12 billion.
But this explosion has brought saturation. Thousands of
tokens now flood platforms like Ethereum and Solana, fragmenting liquidity and
thinning investor focus.
ESMA reviews Malta’s CASP licensing
Despite the rapid growth in digital assets, regulation is now catching up fast. The European Securities and Markets Authority conducted a peer review to evaluate Malta’s oversight of crypto asset service providers amid changing EU regulations. The review examined Malta’s authorisation process, governance frameworks, anti-money laundering measures, and supervision after authorisation.
While Malta’s financial authority demonstrated sufficient resources and expertise, the report raised concerns about at least one case where a provider was authorised despite unresolved issues.
Trump announces copper tariffs
Outside the industry, Donald Trump is back in the spotlight with a potential 50% tariff on copper imports. Interestingly, the announcement wasn’t made via policy brief or international forum, but through the media.
Copper isn’t glamorous, but it’s absolutely essential to the global economy. From electric vehicle batteries and 5G infrastructure to plumbing and electronics, the reddish-brown metal is the unsung hero of industrial progress.
The hottest trend in AI
Lastly, the hottest trend in AI isn’t prompt hacking—it’s building smarter systems, from chatbots to analytical AIs, by curating what surrounds the prompt. Welcome to the age of context engineering.
Context engineering is fast becoming the backbone of serious AI deployments, especially those involving large language models (LLMs). If prompt engineering was the scrappy little startup idea—getting clever with wording to coax better answers—then context engineering is the mature, boardroom-bound enterprise strategy.
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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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
