From China to the UAE, here’s what’s new: cTrader confirms smooth mobile access in China without a VPN, Rakuten backs 24/7 U.S. stock trading, and Robinhood launches a UK-focused platform. OANDA and NinjaTrader get fined, while the UAE unveils a Finfluencer license. Let’s dive in.
cTrader Confirms High Mobile Performance Across China, No VPN Needed
Spotware Systems has reported successful performance results for its cTrader mobile platform in China, following an extensive evaluation campaign. Read More
Rakuten Backs 24X to Take U.S. Stock Trading Around the Clock
Rakuten Securities is placing a bold bet on the future of after-hours trading by investing in 24X US Holdings, a Delaware-based fintech focused on providing 24-hour access to U.S. stock trading. Read More
Robinhood Launches Legend Trading Platform for UK Active Investors
Robinhood has officially introduced its browser-based desktop trading platform, Robinhood Legend, to customers in the United Kingdom. Read More
OANDA Hit with $600,000 Fine Over Capital Shortfalls, Crypto Trading
OANDA, the retail forex broker based in New York, has been fined $600,000 by the National Futures Association (NFA) over a string of rule violations ranging from sloppy accounting to misleading crypto promotions. Read More
UAE SCA Introduces Finfluencer License to Regulate Digital Financial Content
The Securities and Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of the region’s first Finfluencer license, setting a new regulatory benchmark for digital financial content. Read More
NinjaTrader Fined $250K Over Weak AML Controls and Sloppy Oversight
NinjaTrader has been slapped with a $250,000 fine by the National Futures Association (NFA) after regulators found the broker bungled anti-money laundering checks and failed to properly monitor suspicious customer activity. Read More
Africa Doesn’t Need Foreign Capital, Just a Change in Mindset, Says NGX Group CEO
Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group, has called on African policymakers and capital market stakeholders to abandon outdated development models and instead prioritize homegrown capital, technology-driven integration, and stronger regional partnerships. Read More
Cantor Fitzgerald to Launch Gold-Protected Bitcoin Fund with Five-Year Structure
Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management has announced the upcoming launch of the Cantor Fitzgerald Gold Protected Bitcoin Fund, L.P., a hybrid investment vehicle offering direct Bitcoin exposure with gold-based downside protection. Read More
Bitstamp brings staking to the UK, Trump Media raises $2.5B to buy Bitcoin, and BlackRock eyes a major stake in Circle’s IPO. Meanwhile, Telegram raises $1.7B in bonds, the SEC backs off Binance, and BitMEX fends off a Lazarus-linked phishing attack. Here’s the roundup.
Bitstamp Launches Staking Services for UK Customers Following Regulatory Clarification
Bitstamp has announced the rollout of its staking services to customers in the United Kingdom. Read More
Trump Media Confirms $2.5 Billion Raise to Buy Bitcoin, Shares Slide
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the owner of Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, confirmed a $2.5 billion capital raise to acquire Bitcoin, reversing earlier denials of a deal first reported by the Financial Times. Read More
Hidden Road Launches Digital Asset Swaps Prime Brokerage for U.S. Institutions
Hidden Road has introduced digital asset swaps prime brokerage services for the United States market, expanding its institutional product suite to meet growing demand for over-the-counter exposure to crypto assets. Read More
BlackRock Eyes 10% Stake in Circle IPO, Cathie Wood Allocates $150M
BlackRock is reportedly looking to buy around 10% of Circle’s upcoming $624 million initial public offering, in a move that would give the asset management giant a major stake in the stablecoin issuer’s public debut. Read More
UK FCA Seeks Industry Views on Stablecoins and Crypto Custody Regulation
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published a fresh round of proposals on the regulation of stablecoins, custody of cryptoassets, and financial resilience requirements for digital asset firms. Read More
Telegram Raises $1.7 Billion in Bond Deal to Refinance Debt
Telegram has raised $1.7 billion through a five-year convertible bond offering, using the bulk of the proceeds to buy back existing debt while setting aside funds to support operations and expansion. Read More
SEC Moves to Dismiss Case Against Binance and Founder CZ
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is backing away from its high-profile case against Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao. Read More
BitMEX Targeted in LinkedIn Scam Tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Crypto exchange BitMEX said it thwarted an attempted phishing attack linked to the Lazarus Group, a hacking collective believed to be backed by the North Korean state. Read More
