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Bitget Hits $6 Billion in CFDs as Investors Increase Activity Across Multi-Asset and Tokenized Products
- Global market volatility, including gold, oil, currencies, and indices, was driven by geopolitics and interest rate expectations.
- The company’s USDT-margined stock futures exceeded $1 billion last year, reflecting investor activity in tokenized U.S. equities.
Friday, 20/03/2026 | 09:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FP Trading Signs Up with Financial Commission for External Dispute Resolution
- Approved members gain up to €20K protection per complaint via the Compensation Fund.
- The Commission recently added RA Prime, FP Markets, OneRoyal, FXON, GTCFX, and Neex; it also certified iTech Software.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 14:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UK Regulator Bans Former CEO Over CFD Trading “Compliance Failures”
- FCA bans Kasim Garipoglu for “dishonesty,” “regulatory breaches,” and “anti-money laundering failures.”
- He instructed a colleague to "impersonate him in emails and a phone call" with a South African regulator.
Friday, 13/03/2026 | 13:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokeree’s New API Lets Brokers Connect Copy Trading Beyond MetaTrader and cTrader
- Social Trading API includes customizable copying modes, risk management, and flexible fee structures.
- Mobile app and Ratings Module allow users to follow strategies and track performance.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 11:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Global Forex Brokers Rush into Japan, but Local Hiring Proves Difficult
- International firms like IG Group, Titan FX, and OANDA target Japan for growth opportunities.
- Japan’s FX sector currently has an estimated 25,000 professionals across trading, technology, compliance, and operations roles. Yet, companies often struggle to find candidates with both relevant FX experience and Japanese language skills.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 09:40 GMT by
Reece Pawsey
Over Half of Singapore CFD Traders Prefer One Platform: Brokers Race to Win Back Inactive Clients
- Brokers compete on service quality, pricing transparency, and technology as Singapore CFD activity grows.
- Traders in Singapore prioritise human accessibility, MAS regulation, platform stability, and execution quality.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 14:19 GMT by
Paul Golden
"Dubai Doesn’t Pause Easily": Missiles Hit City, but CFD and Crypto Firms Prioritize Resilience
- “Very calm here actually,” Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said, despite visible defense activity in Dubai.
- Industry observers detect no significant exits as firms reinforce operational resilience and continuity plans.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 16:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CMC Markets Begins 24/7 Blockchain Settlements with J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys
- Blockchain Deposit Accounts enable secure, continuous payment processing for institutional clients.
- Last year, J.P. Morgan launched JPM Coin, enabling 24/7 blockchain settlement via Kinexys on Base.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 12:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Axi Follows Pepperstone and IG with Direct 'Buy Crypto' Launch
- The firm launches Buy Crypto, allowing clients to buy, sell, or hold cryptocurrencies on its platform.
- Fiat-settled crypto perpetual contracts introduced last year reduce risk, improve transparency.
Wednesday, 04/03/2026 | 11:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iSAM Securities UK Unit Revenue Down 28% in 2025: Non-Operating Income Offsets Rising Costs
- Core operations generate £12.2m loss; non-operating income lifts pre-tax profit to £4.5m.
- Interest income falls 48%, but other income doubles, keeping overall profit positive.
Tuesday, 03/03/2026 | 12:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers Sees Retail Trading Rise as Daily Trades Approach 4.4 Million in February
- Daily trades dip month on month, but annualized cleared DARTs per account remain 204.
- Retail client accounts hit 4.6 million in February, a 2% rise from January.
Monday, 02/03/2026 | 17:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokers Brace for EU Equity Transparency Changes in ESMA Annual Update
- New rules set liquidity, transaction, and tick-size thresholds for equities and equity-like instruments.
- EU firms prepare systems for identifiers, deferrals, and reporting under updated ESMA rules.
Friday, 27/02/2026 | 17:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Integration Brings Social Trading to South African CFD Broker Swyft Markets
- The integration adds compliance-focused tools, social trading, and operational enhancements.
- Spotware reported a 105% year on year increase in live USD trading volume, with over 11 million traders last year.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 13:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XM Secures Kenya CMA License Following Dubai Category 5 Approval
- CMA license allows XM to offer trading, education, and support to Kenyan clients.
- The broker also maintains regulatory licences in Cyprus, Belize, Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 12:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CMC Markets Eyes Physical Precious Metals Amid Volatility, Advertises Regulatory Role in Singapore
- Gold makes up a notable share of over-the-counter turnover, reflecting steady investor participation.
- Approval would create a physical bullion business and allow use in client margin and collateral.
Wednesday, 18/02/2026 | 11:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood UK Launches Stocks & Shares Product Amid eToro Launch and ISA Debate
- Survey shows UK savers prioritise growth and inflation protection over minimising loss risk.
- Awareness of non-cash ISA options remains low, especially Lifetime and Innovative Finance ISAs.
Monday, 16/02/2026 | 11:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Weekly Update: Pepperstone Crypto Launch; European CFD Shift; Plus500 Deposits Surge
- ISO 20022 migration hits 97% adoption; brokers face workflow, validation, and operational adjustments.
- Bithumb mistakenly credits $40B BTC; recovers 99.7%; pledges stronger verification, AI monitoring.
Saturday, 14/02/2026 | 04:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Rebranding, Alchemy Markets Integrates TFB Technology into Trading Infrastructure
- The Broker Integrates Trade Processor to Automate Liquidity, Risk Management, and Regulatory Reporting.
- Tools for Brokers provides Trade Processor, PAMM module, and Toolbox solutions for brokers, hedge funds, and prop firms.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 10:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker SBCFX Joins Financial Commission, Offers Clients Dispute Platform Access
- Approved Financial Commission member offers clients up to €20K complaint protection.
- Other firms recently approved are Monstrade, RA Prime, FP Markets, OneRoyal, FXON, GTCFX, and Neex.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 11:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Rolls Out Vanilla Options to Japanese Retail Traders With Stocks, ETFs and CFDs to Follow
- New vanilla options offer daily, weekly, or monthly expiries with no trading fees.
- The new options launch covers FX, stock indexes, commodities, and volatility indexes.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Japan CEO Leaves After Seven Years Citing "Time for a New Leader"
- Tomoharu Furuichi leaves IG Japan after expanding the OTC derivatives business “several times over.”
- The Japanese subsidiary has stopped offering crypto ETF CFDs after FSA guidance on overseas derivatives.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 16:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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