USA
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
Investors Ditch Brokers Over Bad Websites and Apps, Not High Fees
- A new study by Investment Trends finds digital experience rivals costs as the primary decision factor.
- Poor interface design now leads to switching behavior, overtaking trust concerns.
Thursday, 09/10/2025 | 06:10 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
UK, US Form Taskforce to Boost Capital Markets and Crypto Ties
- The announcement was made during President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK, where several economic initiatives were reportedly unveiled.
- Despite leaving the European Union, the UK remains a global financial hub, with finance and professional services reportedly accounting for over 12% of GDP.
Monday, 22/09/2025 | 17:16 GMT by
Jared Kirui
India and US Drive Prop Firm Traffic Growth in Global Market Split
- Major trading nations account for 80% of top prop firms' organic search traffic, according to industry data from Marketing Agency FYI.
- Although India dominates, local regulators remain skeptical of the market, calling it “unauthorized.”
Tuesday, 26/08/2025 | 08:51 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Investment Guru's 4,000% Annual Return Promise Costs Investors $2 Million
- A trading adviser who promised impossible returns was hit with default judgments totaling over $160,000.
- His schemes targeting passive income seekers collectively cost investors at least a few million dollars.
Monday, 25/08/2025 | 14:46 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Webull Brings Crypto Back to Main App After Two-Year Hiatus
- The brokerage has moved crypto trading back after previously requiring users to manage digital assets through a separate application.
- The launch follows successful testing in Brazil and completes a corporate restructuring announced in July.
Monday, 25/08/2025 | 13:25 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Major Forex Brokers Feel the Pain as Dollar Hit Rock Bottom
- US FX trading companies face significant monthly declines in June 2025 as prolonged dollar weakness takes its toll on retail trading sentiment.
- OANDA led the decline with a 9% monthly drop while Interactive Brokers showed resilience, highlighting the mixed impact of the sustained USD fall.
Tuesday, 12/08/2025 | 09:24 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
US Forex Deposits Rebound From 4-Month Lows as Dollar Strengthens
- US forex brokers posted mixed deposit flows in May 2025 as the dollar rebounded sharply from three-year lows.
- Interactive Brokers gained 6.4% while OANDA dropped 5.8%, while average results showed a modest increase.
Monday, 21/07/2025 | 14:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
US Forex Deposits Crash 7% as Dollar Hits 3-Year Low
- The total deposits fell to $495.5 million as the dollar crashed 4.4% amid massive capital flight and April's tariffs.
- Interactive Brokers bucked the trend with growth while most major platforms saw declines during the currency crisis.
Tuesday, 17/06/2025 | 09:10 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Dollar Crashes to 3-Year Low as Forex Traders Rush Back to the US Market
- US retail forex brokers saw total deposits increase 0.6% to $530.1 million in March 2025, though down 3.6% year-over-year.
- The activity jump coincided with the US dollar hitting a three-year low amid heightened market volatility.
Monday, 12/05/2025 | 11:01 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
US Forex Brokers Hold Over $500 Million in Client Funds, CFTC Data Shows
- As of February 2025, US retail forex brokers held $527 million, up 2.9% from the previous month.
- Gain Capital leads with 42.7% market share, followed by Oanda and Charles Schwab.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 08:17 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 Futures Plummet to 6-Month Lows Amid Trump's Tariff Turmoil
- Trump’s sweeping tariffs, including 10% on all imports and up to 50% on Chinese goods, sparked fears of a global trade war.
- It drove the Euro Stoxx 50 to February levels and futures on the S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 to six-month lows.
- The rush to safe-haven assets like gold and Treasuries signals broad risk aversion.
Thursday, 03/04/2025 | 09:09 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
SEC to Lose 10% of Staff as $50K Buyout Program Attracts 500 Employees
- The SEC faces a significant downsizing as approximately 500 employees accept Trump-Musk's $50,000 buyout offers.
- Critics argue these cuts contradict effective government operations as the SEC consistently generates more in fees than operating expenses.
Monday, 24/03/2025 | 08:03 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Uyeda Transforms SEC in 60 Days, Experts Warn Agency May “Face a Death by 1,000 Cuts”
- The agency is undergoing a dramatic transformation under interim chief Mark Uyeda.
- He has already reversed numerous policies ahead of Trump nominee Paul Atkins' confirmation.
- Financial regulation experts, however, have expressed concerns, warning that the agency could become “a shell of its former self.”
Wednesday, 19/03/2025 | 07:36 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why is Tesla Stock Up Today? Lower US Inflation Influences NASDAQ 100 and TSLA Price
- Tesla's stock price recorded its strongest single-day rebound in two months.
- However, since Donald Trump's inauguration as president, it has lost around 40%.
- Elon Musk's growing involvement in politics is increasingly unsettling shareholders.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 09:47 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
CPI Report Incoming: Inflation Still Here, Egg Prices are Ridiculous
- February’s CPI report is likely to show high inflation, with food costs still climbing.
- Egg prices are making headlines again, with the DOJ investigating major producers.
- Markets are on edge as investors assess how the Fed will respond to persistent inflation.
Wednesday, 12/03/2025 | 09:09 GMT by
Louis Parks
US Retail FX Deposits Rise 4% in January as GAIN Capital Extends Market Lead
- The number jumped to $511.8 billion in January 2025, though still down 4% year-over-year.
- GAIN Capital and Trading.com led growth with 6.5% and 7.4% monthly increases respectively, while Interactive Brokers suffered a 15% decline.
Wednesday, 12/03/2025 | 09:02 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Trump’s Workforce Cuts Hit SEC: Quit Your Job, Get $50K
- The SEC is offering a $50,000 incentive for eligible employees to voluntarily resign or retire by April 4 as part of federal downsizing initiatives.
- This comes amid broader efforts to streamline the workforce under the Trump administration’s efficiency drive led by Musk.
Tuesday, 04/03/2025 | 06:55 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Interactive Brokers' US Retail FX Deposits Gains 14% in December as Larger Rivals Retreat
- US retail forex brokers saw total customer deposits fall 3.7% to $491.3 billion in December 2024.
- Trading.com and IBKR were the only firms to report monthly growth, while the sector's largest players experienced declines.
Tuesday, 18/02/2025 | 09:25 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why Is Crypto Going Up? Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Surge After US CPI Report
- Bitcoin's price is up 2.6% on Wednesday as investors anticipate faster rate cuts in the US.
- The entire cryptocurrency market followed BTC, and experts predict volatility will persist.
Wednesday, 15/01/2025 | 14:23 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
IG US Bucks Trend in Sluggish Forex Trading Market
- US retail FX deposits remained stagnant at $527.8 million in October 2024, marking yearly lows despite the dollar's rebound.
- IG US showed the only significant growth with an 8% increase, while market leader Gain Capital's deposits remained flat.
Monday, 16/12/2024 | 09:07 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
9 in 10 UK and US Firms Overhaul FX Hedging Plans Following Donald Trump’s Election Win
- MillTechFX’s quarterly report revealed that more firms are increasing hedge ratios and extending hedge durations to manage currency risks.
- UK companies reportedly show greater optimism about the economic environment under Trump than their US counterparts.
Wednesday, 27/11/2024 | 17:55 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Texas Orders Wall Street Bitcoin Miners to Register as Grid Concerns Mount
- Local regulators mandate registration for crypto mining facilities using over 75MW of power.
- Large BTC miners like Marathon and Riot run some of their data centers in the state.
Monday, 25/11/2024 | 08:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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