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Acuity and cTrader Deal Brings AI Tools to 8 Million Trading Users
Acuity and cTrader Deal Brings AI Tools to 8 Million Trading Users
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By Finance Magnates
Acuity and cTrader Deal Brings AI Tools to 8 Million Trading Users
Trading technology provider Acuity Trading has integrated its analytics suite with the Spotware’s cTrader platform, expanding access to market research tools for brokers and traders.
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ctrader
Spotware
CME Denies Possibility of XRP and SOL Futures Listing, Calls It an “Error”
CME Denies Possibility of XRP and SOL Futures Listing, Calls It an “Error”
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By Finance Magnates
CME Denies Possibility of XRP and SOL Futures Listing, Calls It an “Error”
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has denied reports that it plans to list regulated XRP and Solana (SOL) futures for trading, CoinDesk reported.
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IG Group’s H1 FY25 Revenue Jumps, Extends Buyback by £50M
IG Group’s H1 FY25 Revenue Jumps, Extends Buyback by £50M
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By Finance Magnates
IG Group’s H1 FY25 Revenue Jumps, Extends Buyback by £50M
IG Group (LON: IGG) reported total revenue of £522.5 million for the first half of fiscal 2025, ending on 30 November 2024, marking a year-over-year increase of 11 per cent.
CMC Markets Reaffirms Full-Year Income and £225M Cost Guidance for 2025
CMC Markets Reaffirms Full-Year Income and £225M Cost Guidance for 2025
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CMC Markets Reaffirms Full-Year Income and £225M Cost Guidance for 2025
CMC Markets, the publicly listed online trading platform for retail and institutional clients (LSE: CMCX ), has reaffirmed its full-year net operating income guidance in its latest trading update.
CFTC Announces Major Staff Changes Following Trump’s Return
CFTC Announces Major Staff Changes Following Trump’s Return
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By Finance Magnates
CFTC Announces Major Staff Changes Following Trump’s Return
New Acting Chairwoman Caroline Pham of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has implemented a sweeping overhaul of the agency’s leadership team following President Donald Trump’s return.
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CFDs Broker One Global Market Remains Profitable in FY24 Despite Revenue Decline
CFDs Broker One Global Market Remains Profitable in FY24 Despite Revenue Decline
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By Finance Magnates
CFDs Broker One Global Market Remains Profitable in FY24 Despite Revenue Decline
One Global Market (OGM), a United Kingdom-based contracts for differences (CFDs) broker, ended its financial year on 30 September 2024 with revenue of £531,342, marking a decline of 34.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1708 vs. 7.1696 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1708 vs. 7.1696 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.1708 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1696 and 7.2826 Reuters estimates.
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Coinbase Seeks Federal Court Guidance in Landmark Crypto Case
Coinbase Seeks Federal Court Guidance in Landmark Crypto Case
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By Finance Magnates
Coinbase Seeks Federal Court Guidance in Landmark Crypto Case
Coinbase has petitioned the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to determine whether trades on its platform fall under federal securities laws.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP: Market Reacts as SEC Unveils Crypto Task Force
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP: Market Reacts as SEC Unveils Crypto Task Force
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By Finance Magnates
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP: Market Reacts as SEC Unveils Crypto Task Force
The prices of the top three cryptocurrency held steady today (Wednesday) after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a groundbreaking initiative to bring clarity to crypto regul...
Now It’s Personal! Crypto Bets Big on Trump's Return
Now It’s Personal! Crypto Bets Big on Trump's Return
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By Finance Magnates
Now It’s Personal! Crypto Bets Big on Trump's Return
On March 28th, 2023, Flagstar Bank, the acquirer of Signature Bank, informed my company that they would not be assuming our bank account.
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Copper CTAs to abandon their net longs – TDS
Copper CTAs to abandon their net longs – TDS
Downside asymmetry in the set-up for Copper flows is forming. Range-bound price action is akin to time-decay for trend signals, which lowers the bar for whipsaws in algo positioning, TDS' Senior Commodity Strategist Daniel Ghali notes.
Metals
Copper
Banks
TMX Group Launches AlphaX US Following $1 Billion VettaFi Acquisition
TMX Group Launches AlphaX US Following $1 Billion VettaFi Acquisition
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By Finance Magnates
TMX Group Launches AlphaX US Following $1 Billion VettaFi Acquisition
TMX Group, the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange, has announced the launch of AlphaX US, a new Alternative Trading System (ATS) venue.
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Cyprus Regulator Revokes Investor Compensation Fund Membership for Four Firms
Cyprus Regulator Revokes Investor Compensation Fund Membership for Four Firms
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Cyprus Regulator Revokes Investor Compensation Fund Membership for Four Firms
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) withdrew Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) membership for four investment firms. .
XM.com Names Former Charles Schwab Exec Nasos Topakas as Chief Technology Officer
XM.com Names Former Charles Schwab Exec Nasos Topakas as Chief Technology Officer
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XM.com Names Former Charles Schwab Exec Nasos Topakas as Chief Technology Officer
Nasos Topakas, a seasoned technology expert, joined XM.com as the Chief Technology Officer.
FCA Proposes £100 Contactless Limit Removal and Calls for SME Support Legislation
FCA Proposes £100 Contactless Limit Removal and Calls for SME Support Legislation
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FCA Proposes £100 Contactless Limit Removal and Calls for SME Support Legislation
The UK FCA has announced plans to remove the £100 contactless payment limit. This move will allow businesses and consumers more flexibility.
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The Prop Firm That Generated "Tens of Millions" in Revenue Adds 3 Platforms to Offering
The Prop Firm That Generated "Tens of Millions" in Revenue Adds 3 Platforms to Offering
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By Finance Magnates
The Prop Firm That Generated "Tens of Millions" in Revenue Adds 3 Platforms to Offering
The prop firm Alpha Futures announced plans to broaden its trading ecosystem through new platform integrations, marking an expansion of its service offerings for retail and professional traders.
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proprietary trading
Metal complex declines as Trump plans tariffs on Canada and Mexico – ING
Metal complex declines as Trump plans tariffs on Canada and Mexico – ING
Base metals declined yesterday after US President Trump said, on his first day back in power, that he will likely impose tariffs as high as 25% on Mexico and Canada by 1 February, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note.
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Natural Gas: Freeport outage sees TTF surge – ING
Natural Gas: Freeport outage sees TTF surge – ING
The European natural gas market surged higher yesterday with TTF settling more than 4.5% higher on the day and above EUR50/MWh – the highest level since the first trading day of 2025, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note.
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Energy
Banks
ECB’s Escrivá: A 25 bps cut next week is a likely scenario
ECB’s Escrivá: A 25 bps cut next week is a likely scenario
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker José Luis Escrivá said on Wednesday that “a 25 basis points (bps) cut next week is a likely scenario.” Additional quotes ECB needs to wait for hard data to confirm forecasts.
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SNB’s Schlegel: We cannot exclude negative interest rates
SNB’s Schlegel: We cannot exclude negative interest rates
“We cannot exclude negative interest rates,” Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel told Bloomberg TV at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
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ECB’s Villeroy: Disinflation process is still on track
ECB’s Villeroy: Disinflation process is still on track
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Wednesday that “disinflation process is still on track.” Additional quotes It is too early to tell but we could expect inflationary effects from new US policies.
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M4Markets Hires Second NAGA Executive in Three-Month Span
M4Markets Hires Second NAGA Executive in Three-Month Span
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By Finance Magnates
M4Markets Hires Second NAGA Executive in Three-Month Span
M4Markets appointed Gabriel Peñailillo as its new Regional Director for Latin America (LATAM), marking a significant step in its regional expansion strategy.
Trading 212 Taps Marqeta to Launch Debit Card in 20 European Countries
Trading 212 Taps Marqeta to Launch Debit Card in 20 European Countries
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By Finance Magnates
Trading 212 Taps Marqeta to Launch Debit Card in 20 European Countries
United Kingdom-based Trading 212, the retail trading platform, has partnered with Marqeta to introduce its debit card in 20 countries across continental Europe.
GCEX Debuts Open API as Digital Trading Demand Surges
GCEX Debuts Open API as Digital Trading Demand Surges
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By Finance Magnates
GCEX Debuts Open API as Digital Trading Demand Surges
Digital prime broker GCEX Group announced today the release of an Open API solution, providing institutional clients with programmatic access to trading data and portfolio information.
Breaking Down Boundaries: How AI Co-Pilots Improve Cross-Team Collaboration
Breaking Down Boundaries: How AI Co-Pilots Improve Cross-Team Collaboration
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By Finance Magnates
Breaking Down Boundaries: How AI Co-Pilots Improve Cross-Team Collaboration
AI co-pilots are not just tools—they are enablers of a new era of collaboration.
Understanding Blockchain’s Role in Global Economies
Understanding Blockchain’s Role in Global Economies
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By Finance Magnates
Understanding Blockchain’s Role in Global Economies
Blockchain’s rise isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon.
As Trump Pardons Ulbricht, What Was Silk Road?
As Trump Pardons Ulbricht, What Was Silk Road?
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By Finance Magnates
As Trump Pardons Ulbricht, What Was Silk Road?
Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road. Here's what the infamous dark web marketplace was and how it influenced online trade and Bitcoin.
Silk Road
bitcoin
State Street Taps Neo-Broker BUX to Expand $4.7 Trillion ETF Reach
State Street Taps Neo-Broker BUX to Expand $4.7 Trillion ETF Reach
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State Street Taps Neo-Broker BUX to Expand $4.7 Trillion ETF Reach
The European neo-broker BUX, recently acquired by ABN AMRO, announced a strategic partnership with State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) today (Wednesday) to expand its investment offerings.
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ABN AMRO
SPDR
Crypto.com Targets Corporations: Launches Institutional Exchange in the US
Crypto.com Targets Corporations: Launches Institutional Exchange in the US
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By Finance Magnates
Crypto.com Targets Corporations: Launches Institutional Exchange in the US
Crypto.com, a major global cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its presence in the United States with the launch of institutional services.
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XTX Markets Plans €1 Billion Data Center Push in Finnish Arctic
XTX Markets Plans €1 Billion Data Center Push in Finnish Arctic
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XTX Markets Plans €1 Billion Data Center Push in Finnish Arctic
Billionaire quant trader Alex Gerko's XTX Markets unveiled plans today (Wednesday) for a €1 billion investment in Finland, marking one of the largest data center developments in the Nordic region.
XTX Markets
Finland
Ross Ulbricht: Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder in Landmark Crypto Case
Ross Ulbricht: Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder in Landmark Crypto Case
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By Finance Magnates
Ross Ulbricht: Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder in Landmark Crypto Case
U.S. President Donald Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous darknet marketplace Silk Road, who had been serving multiple life sentences for operating the platform that facilitated over $200 million in illicit trade using Bitcoin (BTC).
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Silk Road
crypto
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ECB's Knot sees little obstacle to another rate cut next week
ECB's Knot sees little obstacle to another rate cut next week
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker and a hawk Klaas Knot noted on Wednesday that he “sees little obstacle to another rate cut next week.” Further comments Data is encouraging, confirms that we'll return to target.
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Revolut Automates Investment: Launches Robo-Advisor in Singapore
Revolut Automates Investment: Launches Robo-Advisor in Singapore
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Revolut Automates Investment: Launches Robo-Advisor in Singapore
Revolut has expanded its offerings in Asia by launching its Robo-Advisory services in Singapore, the fintech announced today (Wednesday).
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Interactive Brokers’ Q4 2024 Revenue Increased by 22%: Spent $9M on Ads
Interactive Brokers’ Q4 2024 Revenue Increased by 22%: Spent $9M on Ads
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Interactive Brokers’ Q4 2024 Revenue Increased by 22%: Spent $9M on Ads
Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) closed the fourth quarter of 2024, which ended on 31 December, with reported revenue of approximately $1.
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RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Model arrives at 3.1% YoY in Q4 2024
RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Model arrives at 3.1% YoY in Q4 2024
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published its Sectoral Factor Model Inflation gauge for the fourth quarter of 2024, following the release of the official Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the NZ Stats early Wednesday.
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NewZealand
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1696 vs. 7.1703 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1696 vs. 7.1703 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1696 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1703 and 7.2642 Reuters estimates.
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Currencies
TRUMP Coin Frenzy Spreads, ETF Filing Attracts Investors
TRUMP Coin Frenzy Spreads, ETF Filing Attracts Investors
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By Finance Magnates
TRUMP Coin Frenzy Spreads, ETF Filing Attracts Investors
The world of finance and cryptocurrency collided this week as investment managers Rex Shares and Osprey Funds filed paperwork for a series of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on digital assets,...
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etfs
Bitcoin Bull Runs and XRP ETF Rumours Swirl Ahead of SEC Leadership Change
Bitcoin Bull Runs and XRP ETF Rumours Swirl Ahead of SEC Leadership Change
As the leadership of the SEC is about to change, the market is reacting.
Match-Prime Launches CFDs on Trump and Melania Coins, Wants Forex Brokers to Follow
Match-Prime Launches CFDs on Trump and Melania Coins, Wants Forex Brokers to Follow
The US first couple memecoin frenzy has entered the forex and CFD space.
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Match-Prime
Canadian price growth edged lower on tax holiday in December – RBC Economics
Canadian price growth edged lower on tax holiday in December – RBC Economics
The tick lower in inflation in December to 1.8% was above our own assumption for a 1.5% increase, but largely due to a smaller than assumed reduction in prices from the temporary GST/HST holiday in December, and was still slightly below market expectations for a 1.9% reading, RBC Economics' Assistan
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