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Rostro Appoints Group Strategy Chief as It Expands into Digital Assets and Investment Services
- Sam Steele moves from Scope Prime, the group’s institutional arm, where he was Chief Investment Officer.
- Rostro has secured a UAE Category 5 license to offer brokerage and trading services in the Gulf region.
Thursday, 22/01/2026 | 12:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Belgian Investors Lose €23.4M as WhatsApp Scams and Crypto Fraud Surge in H2 2025
- FSMA warns against 240 fraudulent entities as older Dutch-speaking investors lose heavily.
- Crypto fraud dominates Belgian reports, trading platforms account for over €10.5M lost.
Thursday, 22/01/2026 | 10:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trump Offers Greenland Talks as US Stock Market Rebounds Despite Tariff Risks
- US president said he would not use force to acquire Greenland, easing some immediate market concerns.
- He threatened tariffs of up to 25% on eight European countries if they block a US deal on Greenland.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 16:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker Valbury Launches US Stock Trading Service Using Alpaca Infrastructure
- The firm uses Alpaca’s OmniSub technology for back-office and trade management.
- The launch comes after Alpaca partnered with Gotrade and others to offer U.S. stock trading in Southeast Asia.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 12:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former FXTRADING.com and Ditto CEO Launches Platform Addressing Trading Biases
- Michael Berman previously founded Signal2Noise, a research portal focused on global macro markets.
- Ditto Trade acquired by FXTRADING.com in 2022 offering multi-asset copy-trading.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ATFX MENA Ex-Marketing Head Returns to MultiBank as Chief of Business Operations
- Johny Giacaman’s past roles include MultiBank CMO and Shock Middle East CEO.
- The firm recently hired a Chief Product and Growth Officer amid Middle East leadership adjustments.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 16:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former Squared Financial Executive Joins Equiti as Chief Market Strategist
- Noureldeen Al-Hammoury, former strategist at Market.com, ADS Securities, Amana Capital, FBS, and Squared Financial, now joins Equiti.
- Earlier, the group named Sartaj Singh CTO, Rick Fulton CRO, and Sean Hong CFO.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 14:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Investors in Singapore Gain US$10 Access to US Stocks through Trust Bank and Saxo
- Since November last year, 10K Trust App users joined; 45% have made fractional trades.
- Saxo has launched standalone margin accounts, letting Singapore traders separate leveraged positions.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 13:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Rakuten Securities Adds Pre-Market, After-Hours US Trading and Beginner Margin Service
- 24X US Holdings investment supports near-24-hour trading access for Japanese investors.
- The company’s Raku-Raku Shinbin is a “beginner-friendly”, “risk-reduced” margin trading service.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 10:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
22% of UK Traders Expect Poor Market Performance This Year Eyeing US and Asia Instead
- Autumn Budget and taxes weigh on UK investor sentiment, CMC survey finds.
- 43% of respondents predict the US as the top 2026 market, followed by the Far East at 26%, and Japan at 11%.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 11:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Following Profit Cuts and Trading Limits, Prop Firm FundingTicks Begins Winding Down
- CEO previously said over US$220M paid out, defending FundingTicks amid backlash over profit cuts and limits.
- In 2024, the prop trading industry saw 80–100 closures, falling pass rates, and market consolidation.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 09:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Nearly a Decade Abroad, UTrade Chief Analyst Is Extradited to Israel Over Binary Options Case
- Roy Cuzin left Israel after questioning in 2016 and was arrested in Mexico in July last year.
- Israeli prosecutors allege UTrade misled about 600 investors between 2012 and 2015.
Sunday, 18/01/2026 | 16:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Nexo Joins Audi Revolut F1 Team as Digital Asset Partner Following CFD Expansion
- Nexo provides access to forex, commodities, stock indices CFDs with leverage via MetaTrader 5.
- Partnership enables global fan engagement through digital-first experiences, education, and “exclusive” content.
Friday, 16/01/2026 | 12:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
KBC Becomes “First Belgian Bank” to Launch Crypto Trading for Retail Investors
- Belgian regulators have not yet issued MiCA licenses despite the law taking effect earlier this month.
- France may block licenses from lenient states; Malta opposes centralization, citing competitiveness concerns.
Friday, 16/01/2026 | 12:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers Clients Can Begin Trading Within “Minutes” By Depositing Stablecoins
- USDC funding automatically converts to dollars; RLUSD and PYUSD support coming next week.
- Stablecoin deposits let traders access 170 markets quickly, with no deposit fees charged by brokers.
Thursday, 15/01/2026 | 16:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Backpack Beta Lets Retail Traders Manage All Crypto Predictions in One Account
- Coinbase and MetaMask also expanding into prediction markets through partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket.
- Prediction markets face regulatory scrutiny; Polymarket blocked in Ukraine.
Wednesday, 14/01/2026 | 13:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trade Nation Adds New CMO as Former IG Executives Shape Its Leadership Team
- Philippe Capelle previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at crypto payments firm Wirex.
- The firm’s UK arm revenue rises to £21.7 million, reversing previous gross and operating losses.
Wednesday, 14/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Saxo and Etihad Deal to Bring Professional Portfolios to Retail Investors in UAE, GCC
- Model Manager rollout set for early this year, including thematic, fixed-income and multi-asset strategies.
- Saxo Bank serves 1.5 million clients, with assets of DKK 800 billion.
Tuesday, 13/01/2026 | 13:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OneRoyal Taps Former Tickmill and Doo Prime Executive as Chief Marketing Officer
- Marilena Iakovou served as Group Chief Marketing Officer at Tickmill for four years.
- Recently, the firm promoted Dominic Poynter to CCO, having served as Head of Marketing.
Tuesday, 13/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former IG and OvalX Executive Takes CEO Role at Savings Platform
- Arman Tahmassebi takes a leadership role at Flagstone after serving as IG operations head and OvalX CEO.
- OvalX, formerly ETX Capital, closed in 2023, offering clients transfer options to Capital.com.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 12:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Becomes “First Investment Platform” in Bahrain to Use eKey for Biometric Onboarding
- The system uses 3D facial biometrics instead of passwords or one-time passcodes.
- The group’s Q3 2025 trading reached USD 1.55 trillion, with September accounting for USD 625 billion.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 10:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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