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SpaceX Pre-IPO: Trade SPCX on Bitunix Before June 12, 2026
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitunix has launched a perpetual contract tied to SpaceX's pre-IPO valuation, allowing global traders to speculate on the stock ahead of its June 12, 2026 Nasdaq debut under ticker SPCX.
Binance.US Joins the Transparency Alliance
Binance.US has become a founding member of the Transparency Alliance, a coalition led by Blockworks that promotes standardized token market disclosures through the Token Transparency Framework.
Introducing Equity Perpetual Contracts on Crypto.com Exchange
Crypto.com Exchange has launched equity perpetual futures contracts on major US stocks including Tesla, Nvidia, and Apple, allowing long/short trading with up to 10x leverage alongside crypto derivatives.
Robinhood is Now Open to Agents
Robinhood now enables customers to connect AI agents to trade stocks and make credit card purchases autonomously, with dedicated accounts and safety controls.
Prop Trading: Instant Funding Acquires Funded Trading Plus
Instant Funding has acquired prop trading firm Funded Trading Plus, according to a Finance Magnates daily brief. The deal adds to ongoing industry consolidation.
Instant Funding Acquires Funded Trading Plus, Boosting Group Revenue 70%
Instant Funding has acquired Funded Trading Plus in a deal that increases group revenue by 70%. Both brands will operate independently while sharing technology and infrastructure.
STARTRADER Launches 39 New US Stocks and ETFs
STARTRADER has expanded its trading platform with 39 new US stocks and ETFs across ten sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy, space economy and institutional digital assets.
Is Jefferies Preparing to Offload FXCM?
Jefferies Financial Group is reportedly considering selling Stratos, the parent of the FXCM and Tradu CFD brands.
Eightcap Names Bryn Newell CEO
Eightcap has promoted Bryn Newell to CEO after Alex Howard’s departure, while UK CEO Ollie Rosewell has left the firm after seven years.
CommSec Opens SpaceX IPO Access to Retail Investors
CommSec, Australia's largest retail broker, is allowing customers to buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX ahead of its record-breaking IPO, signaling growing retail demand for big international stocks.
Avanza Launches Avanza Sweden: 99% of the Stockholm Stock Exchange at Low Fees
Avanza has launched Avanza Sweden, a passive index fund tracking over 200 stocks covering 99% of the Stockholm Stock Exchange's market value, with a total fee of 0.17%.
XAUT and USAT Are Now on Quidax
Quidax has added Tether Gold (XAUT) and USAT to its platform, enabling trading against naira, Ghanaian cedi, USDT and other currencies via Swap and order book pairs.
Korbit Launches Digital Asset Donation Campaign with Good Neighbors
South Korean exchange Korbit launched a digital asset donation campaign with charity Good Neighbors on May 28, accepting BTC, ETH, XRP, USDT and USDC through August 31.
BitMart Lists Citrea (CTR)
BitMart will list Citrea (CTR) on May 26, 2026, with deposits opening at 04:00 UTC and trading starting at 13:00 UTC against USDT.
MEXC Launches Stocks Beta With Real Share Ownership And 0-Fee Access
MEXC has launched a beta version of stock trading, allowing eligible users to trade real US-listed shares using USDT through licensed brokers, with 0-fee during the launch phase.
XTB among the leaders in the Digital Champions CEE 2026 Ranking
XTB has been named a 'Digital Phoenix' in the Digital Champions CEE 2026 ranking, recognizing its valuation above $1 billion and its leading role in the Central and Eastern European fintech sector.
XS.com Named "Best Investment Platform" at Rankia Event in Mexico
Global multi-asset broker XS.com received the 'Best Investment Platform – Mexico 2026' award at Rankia Mexico 2026, its third consecutive recognition in the Rankia LATAM series.
ATFX Appoints Dany Mawas as CEO Africa
ATFX has appointed Dany Mawas as CEO for Africa, reinforcing its expansion strategy across the continent. The broker operates multiple regulated entities globally, including a South African FSCA license.
GBM Advisors Expands to Celaya and León in Guanajuato
GBM Advisors is expanding its presence in the Bajío region, opening a new office in Celaya and preparing a second location in León, citing growing industrial growth and demand for professional financial advice.
Hyperliquid Expands HIP-4 With Validator-Governed Outcome Markets
Hyperliquid has expanded HIP-4 to allow validators to directly create, deploy, and settle markets based on real-world events, reducing reliance on external oracles. The update extends binary contracts beyond price-based outcomes.
VALR Secures Provisional VASP License in the Cayman Islands
VALR, Africa's leading digital asset infrastructure provider, has secured provisional approval from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider, marking a key step in its international growth strategy.
CME Group Fines Ironbeam for Alleged Rule Violations
CME Group has fined Ironbeam $50,000 after the firm failed to maintain concentration limits on customer segregated assets, specifically money market mutual fund holdings.
D Prime Holds Professional Indemnity Insurance for Client Protection
Global broker D Prime announced it holds professional indemnity insurance (PII) underwritten by Lloyd’s Certain Underwriters, providing an additional layer of client protection against professional errors or omissions.
DigiFinex Launches Nexus (NEX)
DigiFinex will list Nexus (NEX) against USDT, with trading starting May 21, 2026 and deposits/withdrawals opening May 22, 2026. NEX is the native token of the Nexus blockchain.