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Deriv Applying for Banking License in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Deriv has applied for a banking license in St Vincent and the Grenadines, regulatory filings show. The move aims to secure payment and banking solutions for the brokerage group.
Upstox Launches MCP Integration Connecting Trading Accounts to AI Assistants
India's Upstox has introduced the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling traders to link their accounts with AI assistants for personalized portfolio insights, risk analysis, and real-time market data queries.
Topstep brings elite performance to trading
Topstep unveils a new ad campaign starring champion skier Alex Ferreira, alongside platform updates including a redesigned website, Training Camp learning series, and live funding up to $150,000.
XM Secures CMA License, Strengthening Its Regulatory Footprint in Kenya
Global broker XM has secured a license from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority, allowing it to offer regulated forex and CFD trading to local investors under local oversight.
Spreadex Revenues, Profits Unchanged but Cash Flows Rise in FY 2025
UK spreadbetting and sports betting firm Spreadex posted nearly unchanged revenues and profits for FY2025, but significantly increased dividends thanks to stronger cash flows.
Tradier Expands TradingView Integration to Include Options Trading
Tradier has expanded its TradingView integration to allow direct options trading from charts, including spreads in IRAs and extended-hours access to SPX, XSP, and VIX contracts.
Quidax and Lisk Partner to Power Digital Finance in Africa
Quidax has teamed up with Lisk to offer USDT, USDC, LSK and ETH on the Lisk network, tapping Quidax's Nigerian SEC license and Lisk's Ethereum Layer 2 infrastructure.
"Nobody Knew Prop Trading": Fintokei Declares $15M in Payouts as It Marks Three Years in Japan
Czech prop trading firm Fintokei celebrates three years in Japan, disclosing over $15 million in trader payouts. The firm credits deep localization and tax compliance for its success in a market where prop trading was unknown.
Selfwealth by Syfe Introduces Auto-Invest
Selfwealth by Syfe relaunched its mobile app with an auto-invest feature, improved portfolio visibility, and streamlined navigation, based on customer feedback.
Introducing Fixed Risk on Bitunix: Smarter Position Sizing
Bitunix has introduced Fixed Risk, a tool that calculates futures order size based on a trader's predefined loss limit, entry price, and stop loss level.
Hola Prime Wins Fastest Payout Prop Firm MEA 2026 at UF Awards
Hola Prime received the 'Fastest Payout Prop Firm – MEA 2026' award and released payout performance data, including an average payout time of 33 minutes 48 seconds.
Kotak Neo Launches MCP AI Trading Integration
Kotak Neo has published a step-by-step setup guide for MCP, a protocol that securely connects trading accounts to AI for portfolio insights, real-time market data, and trade analysis.
SBI Securities Launches New Asset Management App 'SBI Securities Plus'
SBI Securities announced it will release a new asset management and investment support app, SBI Securities Plus, on February 21, 2026, starting with iOS. The app aims to help beginners and experienced investors visualize portfolios and access market insights.
The5ers Launches Futures Prop Offerings Worldwide
Plus500 declares a $182M payout, Interactive Brokers restores service after login issues, Leverate exits Belarus's forex market and CFD flows tilt to gold.
LMAX Brings Gold to Its Perpetual Futures Lineup with 24/7 XAU/USD Trading
LMAX Group has launched gold perpetual futures on its institutional platform, enabling around-the-clock XAU/USD trading including weekends. The move extends LMAX's derivatives range beyond crypto as gold trades near record highs.
Exness Wins Best Trading Conditions at IFX EXPO 2026
Exness won Best Trading Conditions at the Ultimate Fintech Awards MEA 2026 during iFX EXPO Dubai. The award highlights execution quality, liquidity depth, and pricing transparency as key competitive factors in 2026.
The Trading Pit Launches Seychelles-Regulated CFD Brokerage in Limited Rollout
The Trading Pit has opened TTP Markets, a Seychelles-regulated CFD brokerage, in a controlled launch aimed at building regulatory infrastructure for international expansion.
easyMarkets Recognised by TradingView for Customer Support Excellence as It Marks 25-Year Milestone
easyMarkets has been named Customer Support Excellence winner by TradingView, capping off its 25th year in the CFD brokerage business.
ThinkMarkets Launches Guaranteed Stop Loss on Its ThinkTrader Platform
ThinkMarkets has rolled out Guaranteed Stop Loss orders on ThinkTrader, ensuring client stop-losses execute at the exact price set even in volatile markets. The broker says the feature caps losses at user-defined levels.
ActivTrades Chairman Patrick Storey Steps Down, Replaced by Martin Bleisteiner
Longtime ActivTrades director Patrick Storey has stepped down as Chairman, replaced by Martin Bleisteiner, who joined the company in August 2025 as Group Chief Compliance Officer. The change has been approved by the UK FCA.
comdirect Launches Beginner Brokerage Account 'Pure Depot'
comdirect launched the 'Pure Depot', a simplified app-based brokerage account with a flat 1-euro order fee aimed at young first-time investors, competing with neobrokers.
Acorns Launches Free Tax Filing with Built-In Tax Refund Investing for Gold Customers
Acorns is launching a complimentary federal and state tax filing service for its Gold-tier subscribers through a partnership with April, while allowing automatic investing of any refund.
Paradex Launches Zero-Fee Spot Trading, Starting with ETH
Paradex has introduced zero-fee spot trading, starting with ETH, as part of its DeFi Supercenter vision. The exchange extends its bug bounty program for two more weeks.
CoinSwitch and Trilegal Team Up To Address India's VDA Policy Deadlock
CoinSwitch has published a research compendium titled 'Block by Block' in partnership with law firm Trilegal and NUJS Law Review, offering data-driven policy recommendations for India's VDA regulation, including tax rationalization and regulatory sandboxes.