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OKX has secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) license, which following approval, will enable it to offer regulated derivative products across the EU. Key Takeaways MiFID II License: OKX will be licensed to offer derivatives and institutional services in Europe. European Reach: The MiFID II license, along with its MiCA license, enables […]

IG has introduced the BITA Artificial Intelligence US Giants Index (BAIGUI), a benchmark tracking leading US companies in the AI sector. The index offers traders exposure to firms driving AI innovation, from microprocessor development to machine learning. Key Takeaways AI Sector Exposure – The BITA AI Index includes 25 AI-focused firms like Nvidia, Palantir, and […]

Starting Monday 17 March 2025, CMC Markets facilitates post-market trading on over 80 prominent stocks, providing an additional four-hour window after US exchanges close. This comes after it introduced extended hours trading on the ‘magnificent 7 stocks’, which we reported on in January. Key Takeaways Pre-market and post-market trading is now available on 87 popular […]

XTB has secured a securities agent license in Chile. This reinforces XTB’s commitment to growth in Latin America, unlocking new opportunities for active traders in the region. Key Takeaways XTB has received a securities agent license from Chile’s Financial Market Commission (CMF). XTB expects to start onboarding traders from Chile in the first half of […]

eToro has brought in crypto staking, enabling users to earn potential rewards by holding supported digital assets. Key Takeaways eToro now offers staking for supported cryptocurrencies, allowing users to earn passive income. Most digital assets are staked automatically, except for Ethereum (ETH), which requires opt-in. Users can opt-out via account settings anytime (Settings > Trading […]

ThinkMarkets has launched spread betting on TradingView, providing traders with a user-friendly platform to speculate on market movements. This move follows the lead of major players like Pepperstone, which started offering spread betting through TradingView in late 2023. Key Takeaways TradingView Integration – Connect your ThinkMarkets spread betting account to TradingView for advanced charting and […]

XM is celebrating the first anniversary of its Demo Competitions with a month-long event. With a total prize pool of $100,000, you can compete each week for a share of $25,000 – all in a risk-free environment using virtual funds. The February contest provides an attractive chance to test your skills in a competition series […]

eToro and Stocktwits have teamed up, giving traders real-time data, discussions, and execution tools in one place. eToro will integrate Stocktwits’ insights into its asset pages, while a new ‘trade’ button on Stocktwits allows its 10M+ users to execute trades through eToro. Key Takeaways More market insights: eToro will integrate Stocktwits’ trending discussions. Social trading […]

From 27 January 2025, CMC Markets is offering extended hours trading for the ‘Magnificent 7’ US tech stocks. This includes Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. Key Takeaways Extended Trading Hours: Trade US tech stocks from 9am to 9pm (GMT), including pre-market sessions. Benefits: React to earnings reports and global events before the […]

Pepperstone has announced the integration of Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment methods. These solutions offer cutting-edge encryption technology to protect data while completing transactions within seconds, making them ideal for short-term traders. Key Takeaways What’s New: Pepperstone now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for secure and fast mobile transactions. Industry Trend: The […]