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UFC and Zuffa Boxing First to Add Polymarket Prediction to Live Broadcasts
- Polymarket becomes first official brand partner of Zuffa Boxing, launching January.
- Prediction markets gain traction as Polymarket and Kalshi record over $7.4 billion in October trades.
Thursday, 13/11/2025 | 14:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why CFD Brokers Are Rethinking Funding and Adapting to Instant Payments
- Bank-based payments minimize friction and support repeat investments on CFD platforms.
- Digital-native investors expect real-time funding; CFD brokers need to provide it to maintain engagement.
Thursday, 13/11/2025 | 12:35 GMT by
Lena Hackelöer
FCA Flags CFD Firms for Inconsistent Charges and Poor Consumer Protections
- The regulator will engage firms directly and take action against those not meeting standards.
- "Consumer Duty sets higher protection as CFDs remain complex and risky for investors," FCA says.
Thursday, 13/11/2025 | 11:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
South Korean Retail Investors Gain Access to US Stocks Through Webull and Meritz
- Meritz clients gain entry to U.S. markets via Webull’s platform and Apex Fintech link.
- In 2024, Webull engaged with South Korea’s FSS to gain approval as the first foreign retail trading platform.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 15:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former Trading 212 COO Launches Fractional Shares and Commission Free Trading to Retail Traders
- The platform supports fractional shares from €1, real-time data, and advanced analytics.
- XTB offers fractional shares and ETFs in Europe, while ActivTrades provides zero-commission shares and fractional trading.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 12:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA and MAS Collaboration on AI Begins Amid Growing Broker Integration
- Regulators in the UK and Singapore to Jointly Test AI Tools and Share Insights.
- Brokers increasingly use AI for investor tools; Interactive Brokers, TradeStation, CMC Markets adopt new solutions.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 10:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
SoFi First US Bank to Offer Retail Crypto Trading Under New Rules Ahead of Morgan Stanley, Schwab
- OCC and FDIC clarify banks can offer crypto custody and execution services.
- US banks eye stablecoin use for loans and payments under new federal framework.
Tuesday, 11/11/2025 | 15:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Launches Public Token Sales for US Retail with Monad; Monthly Offerings Planned
- Monad’s MON tokens, sold at $0.025 each, will later appear on Coinbase’s listing roadmap.
- Long-term holders prioritized; Monad mainnet launches in late November with early-user airdrop.
Monday, 10/11/2025 | 16:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The UK’s Investment Conundrum: Can Retail Save the Day?
- The Leeds Reform aims to revitalize UK markets but its real-world impact is still unclear.
- The UK is trying to foster an investment mentality, results remain limited amid pressures.
- Fintechs, brokers can support with accessible, low-cost platforms and financial education.
Monday, 10/11/2025 | 14:24 GMT by
Louis Parks
Finfluencer Receives First Custodial Sentence in Hong Kong for Unlicensed Telegram Advice
- The finfluencer earned $5,580 from subscribers who paid for investment tips and stock discussions.
- The UK FCA highlighted one case where finfluencers promoting an offshore-regulated firm caused £75M losses.
Friday, 07/11/2025 | 10:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XTB Halts New Accounts in Brazil After Ending Local Partnership
- The firm cites protectionist measures, reevaluates its Brazil market presence.
- Finance Magnates reported last week that the firm is reassessing its Brazil entry less than a year after regulatory approval.
Thursday, 06/11/2025 | 17:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders Flock to Prediction Platforms: Kalshi Hits $4.4 Billion Volume in October
- Polymarket and Kalshi together hit $7.4 billion in trading in October, driven largely by sports contracts.
- US tax changes and token speculation boost trading, while Romania blocks Polymarket over unlicensed gambling.
Thursday, 06/11/2025 | 10:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Buy British, They Said - But Try Finding One in the FTSE 100
- Paul Golden thinks the UK’s latest plan to make ISAs more “British” misses the point
- Silver rebounds as gold dips, offering hedging benefits and industrial demand support.
- US margin debt hits $1 trillion, raising risk of amplified market downturns if prices fall.
Thursday, 06/11/2025 | 09:41 GMT by
Paul Golden
CFD Broker FXPrimus Chief Marketing Officer Steps Down After a Year
- Michael Margaritis worked as a senior copywriter at ThinkMarkets for just over a year.
- Recntly, FXPrimus introduced Synthetic Indices, trading instruments based on mathematical models.
Wednesday, 05/11/2025 | 09:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Crypto.com Launches Entertainment Prediction Markets with CFTC Regulated US License
- The exchange partners with Hollywood.com to launch regulated entertainment contracts for movies, TV, and awards.
- The operator recently secured full CFTC derivatives licenses to offer US retail event contracts.
Monday, 03/11/2025 | 15:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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