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GMO Coin Preparing for Tokyo Stock Exchange Listing
GMO Internet Group announced on February 4, 2026, that it is moving forward with preparations for a stock listing of its subsidiary GMO Coin, which operates a cryptoasset exchange business.
Libertex Hires FXGT Executive Georgia Pissaridou as Product Manager
Cyprus-based broker Libertex has hired longtime FXGT executive Georgia Pissaridou as Product Manager, marking a key addition to its product team.
Changes in the Management Board of Admirals Group AS
Admirals Group AS has recalled Andrey Koks from its management board, effective Feb. 1, 2026. The brokerage says the change won't affect its daily operations or strategy.
EasyEquities Joins Consortium Launching ZARU Rand-Backed Stablecoin
Four major South African institutions — Luno, EasyEquities, Lesaka Technologies and Sanlam — have teamed up to launch ZARU, an institutional-grade stablecoin pegged to the rand, with a phased rollout for retail users.
Elastic Chain: Ripio's LaChain Joins ZKsync Interoperability Network
Ripio's LaChain has joined the Elastic Chain network introduced with ZKsync 3.0, gaining native cross-chain interoperability, lower costs and Ethereum-backed security.
Important CEX.IO Card Update
CEX.IO has paused card payments after the Polish Financial Supervision Authority withdrew Quicko’s payment authorization. User funds remain safe, and a new card program is being arranged.
Hyperliquid Unveils HIP-4 Outcome Trading Plans
Hyperliquid introduces HIP-4, a proposal for fully collateralized outcome contracts on its HyperCore engine, sending its HYPE token 14% higher despite broader market declines.
JustMarkets Starts 2026 with New Regulatory Status, Premium Awards and Refined IB Conditions
Global broker JustMarkets enters 2026 with a 5th regulatory license from BVI FSC, over 50 industry awards, and 3 million clients across 160 countries, while enhancing IB conditions and educational resources.
Blueberry Appoints Head of Marketing MENA Following COO Promotion
Blueberry appoints Magdy Mohamed as Head of Marketing for MENA, promotes Christopher Nelson-Smith to COO, and partners with SailGP ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Final.
PDAX Launches 'Tara, Bonding Tayo!' Financial Literacy Series
PDAX has launched 'Tara, Bonding Tayo!', a video series hosted by Boy Abunda that features real conversations about money, investing, and financial stability for everyday Filipinos.
CoinSwitch Chooses Kiln to Power Staking for 20+ Million Users
India's largest crypto platform CoinSwitch has partnered with institutional staking provider Kiln to integrate staking across 13+ blockchains, starting with Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Polkadot.
eToro Deepens Its Connection With Retail Investors Through New Shareholder Engagement Initiative
eToro has partnered with Stockperks to offer eligible retail shareholders exclusive educational content, events, and direct access to company leaders, deepening its community ties.
Markets.com Parent Safecap Names Andreas Kyriacou CEO; Giorgos Stylianou Head of Compliance
A roundup of the latest broker industry appointments: Match-Prime names a MENA head, Markets.com a compliance chief, IC Markets a CTO, plus moves at GCEX, BridgeWise, Capital.com and Xoala.
The New Audacity: Consistency Rule Removed, Weekend and Algo Trading Allowed
Prop trading firm Audacity Capital removes consistency rule, adds same-day payouts, and allows copy trading, news trading, EA trading, weekend holding, and crypto weekend trading.
Two Offshore Octa Entities to Exit Brand-Sharing Model, Plan New Broker Launch
Octa announced its Mauritius- and Comoros-based entities would discontinue their brand-sharing arrangement and launch a new broker identity, keeping trading infrastructure unchanged.
Paradex Confirms $DIME Token Generation Event Timeline
Paradex concluded XP Season 2 with strong growth and increased the Season 2 airdrop allocation to 20% of $DIME supply. The token generation event is set for late February or early March.
Tether Gold (XAUt) Is Now Live on BitOasis
BitOasis has listed Tether Gold (XAU₮), a digital token backed by physical gold, giving users 24/7 access to gold exposure. The token is backed by LBMA-standard gold bars stored in Swiss vaults.
EXANTE launches Omni Screener for multi-asset market analysis
Global prime broker EXANTE has launched Omni Screener, a new analytical module for its proprietary trading platform. The tool allows professional traders to search and evaluate equities, ETFs, and bonds using smarter filters, with plans to add more asset classes.
When Stocks, then Bitpanda
Bitpanda now offers over 10,000 stocks, ETFs, and ETCs alongside its crypto assets, with a flat €1 fee per trade and integrated features like savings plans and limit orders.
Announcing the Flying Tulip Sale on CoinList
Flying Tulip, a DeFi protocol by Andre Cronje, begins a $200M token sale on CoinList starting Feb 2 with a unique 'Perpetual PUT' redemption feature.
FunderPro Opens Registration for $100K Trading Competition
FunderPro is offering traders the chance to win accounts worth up to $100,000 in a simulated trading competition, with details disclosed by its Saint Lucia and Malta entities.
Eightcap Becomes First Major Broker to Launch TradeLocker for CFD Traders
Eightcap has integrated TradeLocker into its platform suite, becoming the first CFD broker regulated in multiple jurisdictions to offer the next-generation trading platform. New clients can access exclusive credits and rebates via a dedicated launch page.
AvaTrade Named Best in Class in ForexBrokers.com 2026 Annual Awards
ForexBrokers.com announced its 2026 Annual Awards, marking a decade of broker reviews and naming IG #1 Overall Broker. It says rankings are based on hands-on testing, not payments.
Pepperstone Dominates Global Forex Awards: Three Major Wins Kick Off 2026
Pepperstone announced it has received three Global Forex Awards in 2026. The broker did not disclose the award categories or the organizer.