How High Can XRP Go? XRP Price Prediction Shows $2.50 Target or $0.53 Risk
$1.35 per token. That is where XRP sits on Monday, March 30, 2026, after the most anticipated regulatory event in the token's history delivered no breakout. The SEC's March 27 final deadline for spot XRP ETF applications from Grayscale, 21Shares, Bitwise, Canary Capital, WisdomTree, and Franklin Tem
"CFD Brokers Will Have to Compete on Product Quality" as Wallet Infrastructure Moves Into Retail Finance, Says Para CEO
Most CFD brokers have never heard of Para. That, according to the company's founder and CEO Nitya Subramanian, is exactly the point, and exactly why they should be paying attention.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)Para powers embedded wallets for o
Elizabeth Warren takes on MrBeast over purchase of teen fintech Step
US Senator Elizabeth Warren has written to MrBeast, demanding answers from the hugely popular YouTuber about his purchase of Step and the teen-focused fintech's interest in cryptocurrency.
XTB MENA Chief Says Dubai Bet Survived Its First Real Stress Test
XTB opened its second Dubai office in March 2025, secured a CMA license, renewed its DFSA authorization, and called the Gulf a long-term growth pillar. Within 12 months, Iranian strikes hit UAE soil, both Abu Dhabi and Dubai stock exchanges suspended trading for the first time in their histories, an
Dynamic Works, Airwallex, Taurex, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
Dynamic Works hires ex‑ATFX, Axi exec as GCC managerDynamic Works appointed Ramy Abouzaid as Regional Manager for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region as it expands its footprint in the Middle East. The company develops Syntellicore, a brokerage technology ecosystem used by FX and CFD brokers t
Weekly Wrap: Revolut's CFD Boost; How to Survive Prop Firm Shakeout in 2026
Revolut brings CFD tradingRevolut quietly rolled out contracts for difference (CFD) trading to “active traders” in 29 countries, including several across Europe. This follows an earlier pilot in just three EU markets — the Czech Republic, Denmark and Greece — and comes on the heels of the fintech gi
ICE Expands $1.6B Stake in Polymarket Despite Ongoing Regulatory Scrutiny
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has invested an additional $600 million in prediction market platform Polymarket, bringing its total stake to approximately $1.6 billion.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still d
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Banreservas: Expanding with purpose
As the Dominican Republic's largest financial institution extends its international reach, Banreservas is proving that growth beyond borders and deep social responsibility are not competing priorities but complementary forces driving sustainable banking in Latin America. The post Banreservas: Expand
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Morgan Stanley gets Fed green light to realign German unit
Allowing an exception to current rules would level the competitive playing field, the bank said. Three Fed governors dissented, noting the move could pose a risk to the Deposit Insurance Fund.
1.6M New Retail Investors Enter France’s Stock Market Over Three Years; ETF Trading Surges
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers has released an updated version of its active stock market investor dashboard, showing record participation by private individuals in 2025. The dashboard uses data provided by European financial service providers.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you
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FDIC cuts could drain institutional knowledge: OIG
The agency “must maintain a sustained focus on strategic workforce planning to ensure its continued effectiveness and mission fulfillment,” wrote the OIG.
FTMO Founders Take the Helm at OANDA as Co‑CEOs; CEO Steps Down
FTMO founders Otakar Šuffner and Marek Vašíček have taken on co‑CEO roles at OANDA following discussions with Gavin Bambury, who will step down from the position. FTMO described Bambury’s leadership as “outstanding” and said the foundations he helped build “played a key role in OANDA’s successes and
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Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Stripe warned of debanking consequences
Any act to “deplatform customers or deny them access” on political or religious grounds “could lead to an ... investigation and potential enforcement action,” the Federal Trade Commission asserted.
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Citizens’ Coughlin talks ‘overwhelming’ pace of AI change
As the lender uses AI to reshape operations through its Reimagine the Bank program, “the nimbleness around it has been pretty intense,” President Brendan Coughlin said.
STARTRADER Opens 24/5 Trading on US Stocks as CFD Brokers Race to Keep Markets Open
CFD broker STARTRADER has rolled out 24/5 trading for 20 of the most traded US stocks, giving clients access to markets beyond standard exchange hours. The new instruments, marked with a “.24H” suffix under a dedicated US.24H group, are now available on the broker’s trading platforms.The firm joins
Monzo tops 15m customers
Monzo has surpassed 15 million customers, as it supports them across a growing range of demographics and needs - from saving pocket money for under 16s to investing, buying a home, insuring belongings and saving for retirement.
PSR to prioritise tackling high card fees in 26/27
The Payment Systems Regulator has today set out its work programme for 2026/27 highlighting its focus on tackling high card fees, maintaining world-leading protections against Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud and supporting innovation and competition across UK payments.
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Bank of America’s wealth management firms roll out AI tool
AI-Powered Meeting Journey leans on Salesforce CRM data to gather materials, summarize meetings and provide natural language assistance to financial advisers.
Nyse parent invests $600m in Polymarket
Nyse owner Intercontinental Exchange is doubling down on its bet on the growing popularity of prediction markets by investing $600 million in Polymarket.
Inside the Prediction Markets: Congress Rewrites the Playbook
Prediction markets kept moving this week. Trading continues, positions are opened and closed, and the machinery keeps running. On the surface, it still looks like business as usual, but it doesn't.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!) More attention