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XTB Writes to Polish President, Demands Crypto Law That Industry Savaged

  • The Polish fintech pushes for the immediate implementation of MiCA, but local critics highlight regulatory overreach and tax concerns.
  • According to the broker, the bigger problem is the lack of regulation holding the industry back, rather than the “imperfections” of the bill itself.
Friday, 28/11/2025 | 07:54 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

How XTB Captured 4 Out of Every 5 New Polish Brokerage Accounts In October

  • The Polish brokerage dominates domestic market with 58,300 new accounts while total industry adds 71,700.
  • However, the rapid expansion has come at a cost in recent weeks, as the fintech has been struggling with some technical issues.
Tuesday, 11/11/2025 | 08:03 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

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
Brokers

XTB Platform Outage Leaves Traders Unable to Close Positions for Hours

  • The Polish broker's trading system crashed during market hours, with users reporting stuck positions.
  • The alleged technical failure blocked access to CFD trading during the evening session.
Thursday, 06/11/2025 | 08:33 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

XTB Shares Get “Buy” Upgrade Despite Worst Financial Results Since 2022

  • mBank analyst lifts recommendation following third-quarter results, though revenue forecasts remain below consensus.
  • The main reason is expected to be higher profitability per lot and a record increase in the client base.
Tuesday, 04/11/2025 | 07:54 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

XTB Says Over 100,000 Users Joined Its Investment App in October, Setting a Monthly Record

  • The broker noted that an increasing number of people are managing their investments independently via mobile platforms.
  • Previously, the firm surpassed one million clients following the expansion of its offerings, which include stocks, ETFs, and CFDs.
Monday, 03/11/2025 | 18:41 GMT by Jared Kirui
Brokers

XTB Considers Brazil Exit Six Months After License Over “Protectionist Measures”

  • The Warsaw-listed brokerage reconsiders part of its Latin American expansion amid regulatory hurdles.
  • The fintech obtained a local authorization in February, but it appears it has not been able to begin operating in the country.
Wednesday, 29/10/2025 | 04:43 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

XTB Q3 Profit Falls Sharply as Low Market Volatility Sends Revenue Down 20% YoY

  • Commodities-based CFDs were the main revenue driver, contributing 48.5% of total income.
  • The brokerage added a record 221,762 new clients, more than double the number from the same quarter last year.
Tuesday, 28/10/2025 | 18:05 GMT by Jared Kirui
Brokers

XTB May Have Earned PLN 190 Million in Q3 as New Clients Hit 200,000: Chrzanowski Predicts

  • Noble Securities analyst sees revenue drop but expects fewer headwinds than peers predict.
  • Despite expectations of the weakest per-lot revenue since 2023 estimates would put the Polish broker on track to hit full-year profit of PLN 700 million.
Monday, 27/10/2025 | 08:42 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

XTB Offers Free Shares (Again) to New Traders in MENA Push

  • The online brokerage is launching educational workshops alongside a promotional stock giveaway targeting retail investors in the Middle East.
  • The MENA region is becoming an increasingly attractive market for brokers, generating high trading volumes.
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 | 06:23 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

XTB Share Price Falls for the Sixth Straight Session, Hitting a Six-Month Low

  • The Polish brokerage is facing its fifth consecutive day of losses amid platform disruptions and new short interest disclosures.
  • The stock price has fallen to its lowest level since April, breaking through a key technical support at 70 PLN.
Tuesday, 07/10/2025 | 07:35 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

XTB's Kaczmarzyk: "Q4 2025 Launch Is Realistic" If KNF Approves Options

  • The Warsaw-based broker faces regulatory approval hurdles as it races to roll out a new derivatives product.
  • The success hinges on talks with Poland's financial watchdog, which could greenlight the service within months.
Saturday, 04/10/2025 | 09:03 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

XTB Lands Zlatan Ibrahimović for Largest Campaign to Date as Price War Among Trading Fintechs Intensifies

  • The Polish brokerage targets four continents with the football star endorsement.
  • Campaign aims to “democratize” investing as competition intensifies for the Warsaw-listed fintech.
Thursday, 18/09/2025 | 07:57 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

Eleven CFD Brokers Cross 100,000 Monthly Active Accounts Milestone

  • XTB maintains its lead with 750,000 accounts as the retail CFD market shows robust growth.
  • There's also a newcomer to Finance Magnates’ Quarterly Industry Report, which climbs to second place, ahead of Doo Prime.
Monday, 15/09/2025 | 09:36 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

Revolut Invest Crushes 34 Polish Brokerages But Can't Touch XTB's Crown

  • The fintech platform's 590,000 investment accounts place it second in market rankings.
  • The gap with market leader XTB narrows as both platforms target younger Polish investors.
Thursday, 11/09/2025 | 07:07 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Executive Moves

XTB Loses AI Chief in Industry-Wide Brain Drain Battle

  • The Polish broker may face a leadership gap following the departure of Tomasz Gawron for a research role.
  • His exit highlights the broader industry's struggle to retain artificial intelligence expertise, including giants like HSBC and Goldman Sachs.
Tuesday, 09/09/2025 | 08:12 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Executive Moves

XTB Appoints Former Polish Financial Regulator to Management Board

  • Bartosz Osiński brings 17 years of risk management experience from KNF and major brokerages.
  • For most of his career, he was associated with the brokerage house TMS, which now belongs to OANDA.
Wednesday, 27/08/2025 | 10:03 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

IG CEO Made $4.5 Million in FY25, but Still Earns Less Than Top Plus500 Executives

  • Breon Corcoran was paid £896,000 ($1.19 million) in fixed salary, with an additional over £2.45 million ($3.27 million) in bonuses.
  • Plus500's CEO and CFO both pocketed a total of $4.97 million each, a yearly rise of 30 per cent, in fixed and variable.
Wednesday, 13/08/2025 | 11:35 GMT by Arnab Shome
Brokers

XTB to Pay Back All Client Losses From Cyberattacks After Alleged 150K Polish Hack Goes Viral

  • The company admitted that a small percentage of its clients fell victim to attacks, and none of them had 2FA enabled.
  • It also plans to implement additional security measures in its mobile app in the coming months.
Wednesday, 06/08/2025 | 06:36 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

361,000 New Friends, But Where's the Money? XTB Shares Plunge as Q2 Results Miss Estimates

  • Polish broker's stock falls 6.4% despite record client growth and projections to reach 2 million customers this year.
  • The main reason for the decline is net profit, which grew in Q2 but still came in below analysts’ expectations.
  • Moreover, operating costs surged 48% as the company prioritizes market expansion over short-term profitability.
Friday, 01/08/2025 | 11:50 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

XTB Pushes Up Q2 Profit Despite Stagnant Revenue; Plans to Add Crypto and Options Trading

  • The broker netted PLN 216.1 million (USD 56.2 million) on quarterly revenue of PLN 580 million (USD 150.8 million).
  • It is now seeking regulatory approvals to add physical cryptocurrency and options trading.
Friday, 01/08/2025 | 04:38 GMT by Arnab Shome
Analysis

Alleged XTB Hack Highlights Retail Trading Risks: 2FA Becomes Bare Minimum to Protect Your Funds

  • Potential breaches of fintech's client accounts have sparked a debate about the security of deposits held with trading firms.
  • 2FA is often the only line of defense used by CFD brokers, and their security measures lag significantly behind those of the banking sector.
  • While two-factor authentication, for example, is mandatory at Plus500, Robinhood merely “encourages” users to enable it.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 11:07 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

XTB Tightens Security, Mandates 2FA After Alleged Client Hack Results in 150K Loss

  • The trader reportedly lost 75% of his account through hundreds of suspicious transactions executed by a third party.
  • The fintech stated that it is investigating the situation and is responding by enhancing its security measures.
Tuesday, 08/07/2025 | 13:39 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

XTB Shares Tumble to Three-Month Lows as Selling Streak Continues

  • Polish online broker falls 3.8% on Monday, breaking below key technical levels.
  • The 22% decline from May highs contrasts sharply with sector peers, including Plus500, which posted gains on strong trading updates.
Monday, 07/07/2025 | 08:54 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

XTB Expands Polish Retirement Investing Offerings With IKZE Launch

  • Broker rolls out new accounts with tax benefits as Polish investors embrace long-term planning.
  • The mobile-first product complements existing IKE scheme and follows a similar services in the UK and France.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 | 10:43 GMT by Damian Chmiel
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