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BaFin Imposes Fine on flatexDEGIRO SE
German regulator BaFin fined broker flatexDEGIRO €1 million for delaying disclosure of insider information about a 2022 special audit, violating MAR rules.
SBI VC Trade Launches USDC In-Store Payment Pilot in Osaka
SBI VC Trade and Aplus will run a five-day trial allowing customers to pay with USDC stablecoin at two Osaka stores, including an eel restaurant and electronics retailer.
Hotcoin at Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026
Hotcoin participated in the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, featuring a green-themed booth and a ‘crypto chef’ concept to engage attendees. The exchange also highlighted its eight-year track record with no security incidents.
Fidelity Investments Publishes First Quarter 2026 Business Update
Fidelity published its First Quarter 2026 Business Update, including remarks from its Chairman and CEO on the company's performance for the quarter.
RoboForex Expands CFD Offering with Cryptocurrency Instruments
Financial broker RoboForex has expanded its CFD offering with cryptocurrency instruments, allowing clients to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano without managing digital wallets.
Vanguard to Update Names of U.S. Equity Index Funds Tracking Morningstar Indexes
Vanguard will rename multiple U.S. equity index funds to include 'Morningstar' in their names starting July 29, 2026, following Morningstar's rebranding of the CRSP Market Indexes.
M1 Selects FIS to Replace Legacy Infrastructure with Real-Time Proxy Voting
Wealth management platform M1 has selected FIS Proxy Voting by Proxymity to replace its outdated batch-based proxy voting system with a real-time, cloud-based solution.
Coins.ph Partners with 'The Tie' for Institutional-Grade Market Intelligence
Coins.ph has partnered with The Tie to revamp its in-app news feed, offering personalized, actionable news with live price data and verified market sentiment to its 18 million users.
Binance.US Launches Bundles to Diversify Your Crypto Portfolio
Binance.US introduced Bundles, allowing users to buy collections of cryptocurrencies in one transaction. Six themed bundles are available at launch.
MEXC and Sumsub Partner to Strengthen Global Compliance and Combat Identity Fraud
MEXC has partnered with Sumsub to integrate AI-powered verification tools aimed at preventing deepfake impersonation and onboarding fraud, addressing the rising threat of AI-driven cybercrime in crypto.
Fintokei Declares Sub-Second Trader Payouts as Prop Firm Competition Intensifies
Czech prop firm Fintokei says automated processing now routes trader withdrawals through its Walletory e-wallet in seconds, while rival Hola Prime counters with a Deloitte-verified one-hour payout model.
Topstep Updates Payout Policy on New No-Activation-Fee Combines
Topstep cut per-payout caps on new $50K and $100K No Activation Fee Trading Combines by roughly 50-60%, to $2,000-$3,000 from the prior $5,000-$6,000, while trimming monthly subscription prices; existing accounts kept their original caps.
STARTRADER Posts $3.145 Trillion in Q1 2026 Trading Volume, Up 340% YoY
STARTRADER posted $3.145 trillion in Q1 2026 trading volume, a 340% increase YoY. Client account openings rose 280% YoY. CEO Peter Karsten highlighted broad-based growth.
Tapbit Strengthens Security Framework Through Collaboration with CertiK
Tapbit has partnered with blockchain security firm CertiK to integrate continuous auditing and real-time on-chain risk detection into its platform, moving beyond static verification.
Trade FX Perpetual Swaps 24/7 with Crypto
BitMEX introduces six FX perpetual swap contracts allowing traders to use crypto as collateral for major forex pairs with up to 100x leverage and no overnight swap fees.
Luno's Stance on Proposed Capital Flow Management Regulations in South Africa
Luno responded to South Africa's National Treasury draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, advocating that crypto held on licensed local providers be classified as an onshore asset.
XTB achieves best quarter yet: preliminary net profit and client base hit all-time highs
XTB achieved its best-ever quarter with net profit up 172% year-on-year to EUR 126M and operating income of EUR 258M. The broker added 370,000 new clients in Q1.
Local Currency Payments Now Available for RoboForex MT5 Accounts
RoboForex now supports local currency deposits and withdrawals on MetaTrader 5 accounts in Mexican pesos, Thai baht, Uzbek sums and Kazakhstani tenge.
Rain Acquires Digital Ma'arefa
Rain Financial has acquired Digital Ma'arefa, the Saudi media group behind The Finance Memo, Crypto Memo and AI Memo, adding its one-million-strong audience and co-founders. Deal closed March 30, 2026.
Tapbit Partners with Hacken for Security Audits
Crypto exchange Tapbit has engaged blockchain security firm Hacken to conduct external audits, including a Proof of Reserves check showing reserve ratios above 2,300% for BTC and ETH.
Introducing Agentic Trading on Gemini
Gemini has introduced Agentic Trading, the first such tool on a regulated US exchange, allowing traders to connect AI agents via MCP to automate crypto trading strategies using pre-built Trading Skills.
Funded Trading Plus Joins Propinder: The prop firm that prioritizes transparency and trader success
UK-based prop firm Funded Trading Plus has joined Propinder, the free challenge finder by FXStreet, offering traders weekend holding and news trading permissions.
Century Financial Earns Dual Recognition at Global Banking & Finance Review Awards 2026
Century Financial Consultancy LLC has been named Investment Brokerage CEO of the Year Middle East 2026 and Best Customer Service – Investment Platform Middle East 2026 by Global Banking & Finance Review.
Nordnet AB Publishes First Quarter 2026 Interim Report
Nordnet reported its first-ever quarterly net profit before tax above SEK 1 billion in Q1 2026, driven by record net savings and customer growth.