One small step for man, one giant leap for crypto.
The rocket is set to launch this Monday.
Peregrine-1 encapsulated with a ULA Vulcan rocket
BitMEX, a leading crypto derivatives
exchange, is embarking on a lunar escapade, sending a Bitcoin soaring to the
Moon's celestial embrace on January 8 at 02:18 am ET from Cape Canaveral Space
Force Station, Florida, that’s this Monday for any rocket watchers out there.
In partnership with Astrobotic, Bitcoin Magazine, and Oxcart Assembly, the absolutely
vital mission aims to showcase Bitcoin's potential in forging a borderless
financial system beyond our earthly bounds. It marks the first Western soft
lunar landing since NASA's Apollo 17 mission in 1972 and might just herald a
new era of commercially driven Moon missions.
A Voyage Beyond Earth's Reach
Astrobotic's Peregrine-1
Astrobotic's
Peregrine-1, scheduled to land on the Moon on February 23, could make
history as the first Western soft lunar landing in over 50 years. Integrated
onto Peregrine-1, the Bitcoin, symbolizing a monetary system for a space
economy, is set to reach the lunar surface, highlighting the capabilities of
blockchain technology and Bitcoin to cross financial frontiers.
A Leap into a New Era?
Stephan Lutz, CEO at BitMEX, said, “The mission is a momentous
achievement in space exploration, representing the first step of creating a
monetary system for a space economy. Perfectly preserved for future
generations, the Bitcoin on the Moon is a time capsule that captures one of the
most significant human innovations and technological advancements. This
decisive leap forward is just the beginning of a new era. I’m excited to see
what lies ahead for decentralized finance where financial systems transcend
earthly boundaries and empower individuals across the cosmos.”
A Cryptocurrency Capsule
A render of the front of BitMEX's coin.
A render of the back of BitMEX's coin.
But what exactly are we talking about here? A physical Bitcoin,
weighing 43 grams and carrying 1 BTC (valued at around $44,000-45,000), will
become the first financial asset to touch the lunar surface if all goes to plan.
Engraved with a public address and private key, this symbolic coin will remain
on the Moon with Peregrine, inviting the crypto community to interact, send
messages, and even their own coins to the lunar realm.
The Bitcoin, before being placed inside the lander.
A Fusion of Technology, Finance, and Exploration
Ben Usinger, Head of Community at BitMEX, who also spearheaded the promotion of the mission said, “We are
thrilled about the launch, thanks to the dedication of like-minded partners who
share our commitment to pushing the boundaries of exploration. We hope our
pursuit to expand the horizons of technology and finance will inspire a new
generation of innovators and pioneers to reach for the stars. Fostering a
future where cryptocurrency and space exploration go hand in hand, paving the
way to explore uncharted territories and fuel the evolution of Bitcoin beyond
Earth.”
Celestial Trading Extravaganza: A Lunar Trading Competition
In celebration of this historic voyage, BitMEX is running a trading
competition with prizes during the orbit phases of the mission. You can explore
it all here.
We’re excited to see the launch, and here’s hoping that it goes a
little better than Elon
Musk’s recent Space
X failure.
BitMEX, a leading crypto derivatives
exchange, is embarking on a lunar escapade, sending a Bitcoin soaring to the
Moon's celestial embrace on January 8 at 02:18 am ET from Cape Canaveral Space
Force Station, Florida, that’s this Monday for any rocket watchers out there.
In partnership with Astrobotic, Bitcoin Magazine, and Oxcart Assembly, the absolutely
vital mission aims to showcase Bitcoin's potential in forging a borderless
financial system beyond our earthly bounds. It marks the first Western soft
lunar landing since NASA's Apollo 17 mission in 1972 and might just herald a
new era of commercially driven Moon missions.
A Voyage Beyond Earth's Reach
Astrobotic's Peregrine-1
Astrobotic's
Peregrine-1, scheduled to land on the Moon on February 23, could make
history as the first Western soft lunar landing in over 50 years. Integrated
onto Peregrine-1, the Bitcoin, symbolizing a monetary system for a space
economy, is set to reach the lunar surface, highlighting the capabilities of
blockchain technology and Bitcoin to cross financial frontiers.
A Leap into a New Era?
Stephan Lutz, CEO at BitMEX, said, “The mission is a momentous
achievement in space exploration, representing the first step of creating a
monetary system for a space economy. Perfectly preserved for future
generations, the Bitcoin on the Moon is a time capsule that captures one of the
most significant human innovations and technological advancements. This
decisive leap forward is just the beginning of a new era. I’m excited to see
what lies ahead for decentralized finance where financial systems transcend
earthly boundaries and empower individuals across the cosmos.”
A Cryptocurrency Capsule
A render of the front of BitMEX's coin.
A render of the back of BitMEX's coin.
But what exactly are we talking about here? A physical Bitcoin,
weighing 43 grams and carrying 1 BTC (valued at around $44,000-45,000), will
become the first financial asset to touch the lunar surface if all goes to plan.
Engraved with a public address and private key, this symbolic coin will remain
on the Moon with Peregrine, inviting the crypto community to interact, send
messages, and even their own coins to the lunar realm.
The Bitcoin, before being placed inside the lander.
A Fusion of Technology, Finance, and Exploration
Ben Usinger, Head of Community at BitMEX, who also spearheaded the promotion of the mission said, “We are
thrilled about the launch, thanks to the dedication of like-minded partners who
share our commitment to pushing the boundaries of exploration. We hope our
pursuit to expand the horizons of technology and finance will inspire a new
generation of innovators and pioneers to reach for the stars. Fostering a
future where cryptocurrency and space exploration go hand in hand, paving the
way to explore uncharted territories and fuel the evolution of Bitcoin beyond
Earth.”
Celestial Trading Extravaganza: A Lunar Trading Competition
In celebration of this historic voyage, BitMEX is running a trading
competition with prizes during the orbit phases of the mission. You can explore
it all here.
We’re excited to see the launch, and here’s hoping that it goes a
little better than Elon
Musk’s recent Space
X failure.
Louis Parks has lived and worked in and around the Middle East for much of his professional career. He writes about the meeting of the tech and finance worlds.
Georgia Advances Land Registry and Real Estate Tokenization Following Dubai
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
