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eToro’s $4B IPO: Too Pricey for Europe, a Bargain in the US?
After months of speculation, eToro has finally kicked off its public listing roadshow. The Israeli trading platform is targeting a valuation between $3.
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“Forever an eTorian” Shir Shalom Moves to $140 Billion Asset Manager
Shir Shalom, who recently departed from eToro after nearly four years leading various projects related to risk management, has been appointed as Head of the Economic Department at Phoenix Financial.
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CFTC Folds Its Hand in Election Betting Showdown with Kalshi
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission ( CFTC ) has moved to voluntarily dismiss its appeal against Kalshi, effectively allowing the New York-based derivatives trading platform to continue o...
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Billionaires' Secret Swiss Accounts Just Cost UBS $511 Million
UBS Group AG (UBS) has agreed to pay $511 million to resolve a U.S. investigation into tax evasion practices at Credit Suisse, the Swiss bank it acquired last year.
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Broadridge Deploys Autonomous AI Agents to Tackle Settlement Efficiency
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR ) has upgraded its OpsGPT platform with new AI agent capabilities focused on fails research, inventory optimization, and email automation to help financial ...
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Ex-BDSwiss Executive’s CFDs Broker Sees Dubai’s Potential: Establishes Holding Company
Sky Links Capital, a forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker established by a former BDSwiss executive, has formed and incorporated its holding company, Sky Links Holding Ltd, in the Duba...
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OpenAI’s New Structure Aims to Attract Billions While Preserving Mission
After months of internal debate, public scrutiny, and a lawsuit from Elon Musk, OpenAI has chosen a hybrid structure that keeps its nonprofit parent in charge while inviting investments into its fo...
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eToro Confirms US IPO, Aims to Raise $500 Million at $4B Valuation
eToro Group said today (Monday) it was targeting a valuation of up to $4 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, as the retail trading platform finally moves ahead with its lon...
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White Label, Big Bill? The Hidden Costs of Going Plug-and-Play in Prop Trading
White label solution providers are quick to point out the challenges of building a prop trading platform, but leading firms tell FinanceMagnates.
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TD Markets Takes Center Stage at FMAS:25
TD Markets will be at FMAS:25 with platform demos, smart trading tools, and strategic announcements.
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Saylor's Strategy Acquires 1,895 BTC for $180.3 Million; Bitcoin Forms Double Bottom
Michael Saylor's Strategy acquired 1,895 BTC between April 28 and May 4, 2025. The company disclosed the purchase in an update released on May 5.
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Marex Hires Sucden Financial’s Former Chief Operating Officer for the Same Role in Abu Dhabi
After nearly two decades, Gavin Parker, the former Chief Operating Officer of Sucden Financial, is moving to Marex’s newly launched Abu Dhabi entity.
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Will Bitcoin Hit $300K? Bold BTC Price Prediction from Options Market
Can Bitcoin hit $300K by June 2025? Explore the bold options market bet, expert $1M predictions, and risks for investors in this crypto price guide.
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Gold Shines, Crypto Cools, and European Indices Surge: easyMarkets Q1 2025
easyMarkets launched key upgrades to its web and mobile platform, enhancing the overall user experience.
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Binance Partners with Kyrgyzstan for Crypto Push amid CBDC Progress
Binance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU ) with the National Agency for Investments under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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The Regulatory Playbook: Dubai Did It First, But Cyprus Can Still Do It Best
Dubai’s regulators may have had the luxury of starting on a blank sheet of paper: it attracted and utilised talent and knowledge from experienced professionals that worked in more mature supervisor...
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ATFX Records Impressive Trading Volume of USD 776.5 Billion in Q1 2025
ATFX remains focused on providing cutting-edge tools, exceptional customer service, and a seamless trading experience for traders around the world.
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Forex.com Expands APAC Presence: Launches in Singapore
Forex.com, the retail trading brand owned by StoneX, has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific by launching its contracts for differences (CFDs) trading services from its new Singapore base.
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Ripple’s XRP Adoption Grows: Mastercard Highlights SBI Remit as SWIFT Speculation Builds
Major financial institutions are increasingly testing digital assets, including XRP, to improve cross-border payments. A recent report by Mastercard, titled “Blockchain Technology Fuels New Remitta...
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FCA Bans CFD Broker Direct Trading Technologies, Citing "Falsified" Audit Records
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stripped Direct Trading Technologies UK Ltd (DTT) of its regulatory permissions and froze its access to assets following concerns over financial controls and t...
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FMAS:25 - Africa’s Largest Trading Summit is Just 1 Month Away!
Cape Town prepares to host FMAS:25 for the first time.
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VARA License Paves Way for MultiBank and MAG’s $3B Real Estate Tokenization
Dubai-based MAG signed a $3B deal with MultiBank Group and Mavryk to tokenize RWAs, marking the largest initiative of its kind globally.
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FCA Does Not Want Britons to Buy Crypto on Credit
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring restrictions on UK residents purchasing cryptocurrencies on credit, and is now seeking public feedback on this and other proposed regulatory ...
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FXSpotStream's April Volume Hits $122 Billion, Marks Fourth Consecutive Rise
FXSpotStream has reported a strong month of trading activity, with its average daily volume (ADV) reaching a new record of $122 billion in April 2025.
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The cTrader Padel League Returns this June! Game, Set...let’s Go Again!
The cTrader Padel League returns on 16 June. Sign up to connect with industry pros, enjoy monthly matches and rise through the ranks to win!
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Kohl’s Fires CEO for Inappropriate Vendor Ties—Wall Street Cheers
Kohl’s CEO Ashley Buchanan fired for unethical vendor ties—and the stock rises. Wall Street celebrates, corporate accountability gets performative.
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VASP & MiFIR Shakeup: Inside May 2025’s Top Compliance Moves
The third edition of the Regulatory Intelligence Insights Report has been released in response to strong feedback on earlier editions.
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Admirals UK Migrated EU-Resident Clients Out; 2024 Trading Volume Took a Hit
The UK unit of Admirals, a contracts for differences (CFDs) broker brand, has migrated accounts held by clients resident in the European Union to another operating company located in the continenta...
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HYCM's Dubai Entity Was Sold to Its Management Duo for £1.4 Million
Roger Bach and Stavros Lambouris acquired control of the Dubai unit of CFDs broker HYCM in a management buyout at the beginning of 2024 for £1.
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Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Identity Project Launches in Six U.S. Cities
Sam Altman's ambition to build a global identity network backed by blockchain and biometrics entered the US. . According to the company, this project, now known simply as "World", launched its US r...
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Interactive Brokers Sees 63% Surge in April DARTs, Client Equity Hits $588 Billion
Interactive Brokers Group, released its monthly performance figures for April 2025. The broker reported 3.818 million DARTs for the month.
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Crypto and FX Markets React Instantly to Fed Decisions and Tweets, Report Reveals
One key aspect of market efficiency is its ability to react instantly to major events, particularly in cryptocurrency and foreign exchange (FX).
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“Prop Firms Built Massive Communities on Discord, but Are Now Quietly Moving Away from It”
Brokers and prop firms have managed communities of traders on publicly available platforms like Discord. Although those platforms make managing such communities extremely easy and economical, many ...
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Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025, 2026, 2030. Experts BTC Forecast And Outlook (May 2025)
Explore the BTC price forecast for 2025. Get insights on Bitcoin price prediction, trends, and market outlook. Where will Bitcoin go this year?
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Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
Morgan Stanley plans to offer crypto trading on E*Trade, marking the most direct retail move by a major US bank into digital assets.
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Sucden Financial’s Profit Surges 55% in 2024 as Revenue, Assets Also Rise
Sucden Financial delivered strong results in 2024, with profit before tax climbing by more than half compared to the previous year.
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FCA Warns Tech Firms Not Doing Enough to Stop Illegal Forex Finfluencers
The UK FCA asked lawmakers to introduce stricter rules for technology firms and social media influencers promoting unauthorised financial products.
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HelpForAfricanAmericans is Expanding Access to Financial Aid for African Americans
Financial Assistance Programs for African Americans Enhances Reach and Support Tools
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This Prop Firm Expands Crypto Suite With 30 New Pairs
Funded Trader Markets (FTM), a retail prop firm based in Cyprus, has significantly broadened its cryptocurrency trading options, adding more than 30 new crypto pairs to its platform.
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Five Tiny Trades, One Massive Fine After Long Investigation
An Auckland-based retail investor has been ordered to pay a penalty of NZ$198,000 after being found liable for market manipulation on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).
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