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It Took ICM.com 2 Years to Give Up Its FCA License
ICM.com (formerly ICM Capital) formally surrendered its UK Financial Conduct Authority licence on 2 April 2026, nearly two years after applying to cancel its UK authorisation. The broker completed its UK exit while remaining regulated in offshore jurisdictions including the UAE, Mauritius and Seychelles.
TradeDay Launches TradeDay 2.0 Platform Overhaul
TradeDay has launched TradeDay 2.0, lowering its 50k account entry to $62.50 and introducing Fast Pass evaluations with no minimum trading days.
Take Profit Trader Launches PRO+ Development Tier
Take Profit Trader has introduced PRO+ Development, a restricted live account with reduced sizing, a soft daily loss pause, and a tighter end-of-session drawdown. Traders can return to standard PRO+ after about 60 days of disciplined trading.
Optimus Futures Enables 24/7 Trading on CME Group Cryptocurrency Futures
Optimus Futures published a risk disclosure for its 24/7 crypto futures offering, covering volatility, liquidity, cybersecurity, regulatory and margin risks across BTC, MBT, ETH and MET.
Trading 212 Head of Product Sergei Riabov Leaves to Focus on AI
Sergei Riabov, Head of Product at retail broker Trading 212, has left the company to focus on artificial intelligence. No successor or transition details were disclosed.
AvaTrade Gets License in Kenya
AvaTrade has secured a non-dealing online foreign exchange brokerage license from the Kenyan Capital Markets Authority, becoming the 14th broker to hold such a license in the country.
Sharesies Releases Kids Accounts in Australia
Sharesies Australia introduces Kids Accounts after a YouGov survey found half of Australian parents worry their children won't afford a home, and many are limiting family size.
Pionex Will Delist Selected Spot Trading Pairs
Pionex will remove 20 USDT spot pairs on June 3, 2026, citing its periodic asset review. Bot and manual orders in the affected pairs will be automatically cancelled.
OKX Ventures and Korea Investment Acquire 20% Stakes in Coinone
Korea Investment & Securities and OKX Ventures have each acquired a 20% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone, marking traditional finance's push into digital assets.
io.net (IO) Added to Upbit KRW Market
Upbit announced new KRW market trading support for io.net (IO) on the Solana network, effective May 29 at 18:30 KST.
Coinbase Brings Global Crypto Derivatives to US Market
Coinbase unveiled a wave of product updates, including UK derivatives access, an Abu Dhabi tokenization hub, US stock trading for UK clients, and perpetuals for Australian wholesale customers.
PipFarm Launches Pay with Profits Pricing Model
PipFarm launched a Pay with Profits pricing model letting traders access a simulated funded account for an upfront fee as low as $79, with the remaining cost deducted only after a payout is earned, aimed at traders in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America.
FXPesa Signs Nairobi City Thunder as Its 2026 Trading Partner
FXPesa, Equiti Group's Kenyan brokerage, is the official trading partner for basketball club Nairobi City Thunder for the 2026 season.
StoneX Approves Three-for-Two Stock Split
StoneX Group, parent of FOREX.com and City Index, approved a three-for-two stock split. Shareholders of record by July 7, 2026, receive one extra share per two held.
AMarkets Recognized as 'Most Reliable Broker India' by Blue Crown Awards
AMarkets has been awarded the 'Most Reliable Broker India 2026' title by Blue Crown Awards, recognizing its commitment to security, stability, and innovation in the financial sector.
Wealthsimple to Offer Clients Early Access to Select Canadian and U.S. IPOs
Wealthsimple will let Canadian retail clients request shares in select U.S. and Canadian IPOs at the offering price, breaking a barrier typically reserved for institutions.
Cash App Investing Names Apex Ascend as Strategic Clearing Platform
Cash App Investing has selected Apex Fintech Solutions as its new clearing partner, leveraging Apex's AscendOS technology to support millions of retail investors on the Block-owned platform.
Pionex Expands Token Offerings with NBISX, ARMX, INFQX and CRWDX
Pionex has added four tokens to its platform: NBISX (Nebius AI Cloud), ARMX (Arm Holdings), INFQX (Infleqtion), and CRWDX, expanding its digital asset offerings.
Upcoming Changes to Crypto Transfers: What the Travel Rule Means for You
BTC Markets outlines Australia's upcoming Travel Rule requirements for crypto transfers, effective 1 July 2026, including beneficiary details and possible delays on exchange-to-exchange transfers.
Bitkub Partners with Block Street to List BSB Token and Expand RWA Tokenization
Thailand's Bitkub Exchange has listed the Block Street (BSB) token and hosted a Vision Day event with Block Street to promote real-world asset tokenization.
Gemini Integrates AI Intelligence To Power Predictions Markets Platform
Gemini has introduced Command Center, an AI intelligence layer powered by SpaceXAI models, now live in its mobile app to deliver real-time signals and personalized market insights for prediction traders.
Kraken Enters Funded Trading With New Prop Program After Breakout Acquisition
Kraken launched Kraken Prop, a proprietary trading program offering up to $200,000 in capital and 80-90% profit splits, built on the infrastructure and evaluation methodology of Breakout, which Kraken acquired in September 2025.
Apex Trader Funding Clarifies New Live Program Conditions
Apex Trader Funding launches its Live program, moving traders from simulated to real capital. The program features a Bonus Vault, progressive scaling, and daily withdrawals without splits or consistency rules.
SoFiUSD Becomes the First Stablecoin Issued by a US National Bank to Launch on a Banking Platform
SoFi Technologies has launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by its national bank, making it available to nearly 15 million members directly within the SoFi app.