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EU Fines Google €890 Million as Google Play Ruling Could Benefit Brokers and Crypto Apps
- The EU Commission ordered Google to stop restricting developers from steering users to alternative payment channels.
- Google faces its first Digital Markets Act fines over Google Play and Search practices.
Thursday, 23/07/2026 | 16:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The5ers Founder Highlights "True Native Engineering" Behind Its TradingView Integration
- Gil Ben Hur, Founder of The5ers, says “trader demand” drove the launch as part of the firm's technology strategy.
- The prop firm expanded its previous chart integration by adding TradingView's execution capabilities and account management features.
Thursday, 23/07/2026 | 13:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Prop Firms Gain Independent Certification and Dispute Resolution Through The Financial Commission
- Voluntary framework assesses trading rules, payouts, risk controls and dispute handling through independent reviews.
- Certified firms undergo ongoing monitoring and annual renewal after meeting independent assessment standards.
Wednesday, 22/07/2026 | 12:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Alpaca Opens Access to German Stocks as Xetra Goes Live for Broker Partners
- The company also plans to extend its brokerage infrastructure to support tokenized German equities.
- The launch follows Alpaca's European expansion, which included the acquisition of UK-based WealthKernel.
Tuesday, 21/07/2026 | 16:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Reaches $5.3 Trillion in H1 Trading Volume with Metals and Indices Leading Activity
- Second-quarter trading volume rose 101% year-on-year to $3 trillion, driving a record first half.
- CFI executed more than 42.5 million trades, with most activity taking place on mobile platforms.
Tuesday, 21/07/2026 | 12:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ESMA Sets First T+1 Readiness Deadline Ahead of EU Settlement Shift
- The regulator urged firms to test their operational readiness across the entire trading and settlement chain.
- The settlement discipline package introduced same-day allocations, machine-readable confirmations and updated reference-data requirements.
Monday, 20/07/2026 | 18:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker BitDelta Secures UAE CMA Licence Following India Expansion
- The Dubai office will support client onboarding, compliance, regulatory affairs and partner relations across the GCC region.
- The company said it will not hold client funds, execute trades or provide investment advice under the licence.
Monday, 20/07/2026 | 15:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MENA Expansion Isn't a Market Entry Problem. It's a Localisation Problem.
- Stanislav Galandzovskyi, Acquisition & Growth Consultant, says brokers that overlook MENA's market differences risk failure without country-specific localisation.
- Morocco and Egypt offer lower-cost entry points before expansion into the Gulf. Testing there can help brokers validate funnels before larger budgets.
Monday, 20/07/2026 | 10:42 GMT by
Stanislav Galandzovskyi
Weekly Recap: NinjaTrader-Alpha Futures Split; FundedNext Brings AI to Prop Trading
- Tickmill UK expands its product offering through Interactive Brokers integration.
- The week also brought brokerage expansion, stronger trading revenues, AI launches and significant regulatory developments.
Friday, 17/07/2026 | 20:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Scaling a Brokerage Requires More Than Off-the-Shelf Technology
- Scope Markets’ Managing Director John Murphy outlines how data ownership, AI capabilities, and enterprise architecture are shaping the next phase of brokerage technology.
- The brokerage industry has benefited from specialized CRM solutions, but larger firms increasingly need flexible infrastructure that can support scale, personalization, and client demands.
Thursday, 16/07/2026 | 13:00 GMT by
John Murphy
Tickmill UK Expands Beyond CFDs with Interactive Brokers Multi-Asset Trading
- Tickmill has added stocks, ETFs, options, futures and bonds through Interactive Brokers' infrastructure.
- Interactive Brokers provides trading, execution and custody, while Tickmill handles onboarding and client support.
Wednesday, 15/07/2026 | 10:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CortexMarkets Bets on AI Platform for Both Brokers and Retail Traders in a Crowded Field
- The platform's AI Narrator explains market moves with scenarios and confidence scores instead of trading signals, bundling CRM, copy trading and fund tools into one system.
- Brokers can add an AI decision layer without replacing MT5, cTrader or existing liquidity and risk setups, lowering switching costs.
Tuesday, 14/07/2026 | 16:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
AI Wave Reaches Prop Firms as FundedNext Launches MCP Server
- Unlike some broker implementations, the integration is read-only, preventing AI from executing trades.
- Recently, brokers such as Dukascopy, ThinkMarkets and Leverate have launched MCP integrations
Tuesday, 14/07/2026 | 12:55 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Weekly Roundup: Broker Expansion, AI Innovation and Regulatory Moves Drive Industry Changes
- IG Group proposed a Jersey holding company, while J. Safra Sarasin moved to complete its acquisition of Saxo Bank.
- eToro launched AI investing features and a new logo; likewise, IC Markets confirmed its website migration to ic.com.
Friday, 10/07/2026 | 20:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Financial Marketing: One Organic Reel Could Be Worth More Than Paid Press
- Ivan Patriki, a Fintech marketing strategist, points out that one organic Reel can reach 1M people, while matching that reach with paid Instagram ads can cost $4,300–$12,000, making organic content a major missed opportunity.
- Influencer marketing delivers about 11x ROI, while organic creator content often outperforms paid campaigns. Brands that shift more budget into short-form video can gain reach before competition drives costs higher.
Thursday, 09/07/2026 | 10:00 GMT by
Ivan Patriki
Bitpanda Brings Leveraged Stock and ETF Trading to European Retail Traders
- The firm expanded margin trading beyond cryptocurrencies with up to 20x leverage on listed securities.
- The offering includes zero buy fees, €1 sell fees and no hidden spreads.
Wednesday, 08/07/2026 | 15:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Expands Beyond Crypto in the UK with FCA Approval for Stocks and Derivatives
- Retail users can trade equities, while advanced traders gain access to regulated perpetual futures.
- The approval follows Coinbase's European rollout of regulated OTC derivatives under its Cyprus MiFID II licence.
Tuesday, 07/07/2026 | 15:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker BP Prime Operator Reports £570K Revenue in 2026 as Annual Loss Narrows
- Black Pearl Securities, the broker operator, reported a £241K annual net loss.
- Despite higher gross profit, the company remained loss-making after £648K in administrative expenses.
Tuesday, 07/07/2026 | 11:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Prop Firms Get Prediction Markets as Trading Volumes Hit $40B
- PropAccount.com's offering adds prediction markets through the same KYC, payment and capital infrastructure.
- Prediction market trading surged 344% in 2025 from $9 billion, driven by financial industry adoption.
Monday, 06/07/2026 | 17:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
J. Safra Sarasin Takes Full Control of Saxo Bank with Purchase of Kim Fournais' Remaining Stake
- After buying over 70% last year, J. Safra Sarasin acquired 28.7% more to take full control.
- Saxo Bank will continue operating separately, while Kim Fournais will remain chairman of its board.
Monday, 06/07/2026 | 16:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hantec Markets Brings Copy Trading to MetaTrader Users with Brokeree Integration
- The platform supports real-time trade mirroring on web and mobile without additional software.
- The partnership follows Brokeree's API launch and Hantec Markets' Swiset integration to expand trading ecosystem.
Tuesday, 30/06/2026 | 14:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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