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After Personal Central Bank Courtship, Revolut Lands Israeli Bank Licence to Take on Big Five

Revolut has received a conditional licence to establish a bank in Israel, following years of efforts by the central bank to attract the company and increase competition. The Bank…

Warren: What is White House doing to prevent a repeat of teleprompter's Trump bets?

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren argued the administration is not doing enough about staff insider trading, questioning whether CFTC enforcement action was sufficient.

Kimber Digital Securities gains broker-dealer status for tokenized assets

The Plume affiliate plans to offer tokenized US stocks, ETFs and bonds through self-custodial wallets, with traditional shareholder rights preserved.

Dollar jumps as hot CPI and Waller comments bring supersized Fed hike into play

Former NYSE president says stock issuers hold the key to tokenization as Bullish builds its platform

Stacey Cunningham, who recently joined digital asset platform Bullish as President, sees the company’s planned Equiniti acquisition and focus on stock issuers as key to its…

Webull Enters Italy, Putting Portugal Next in Line as EU Footprint Reaches Four

Webull has launched brokerage services in Italy, its fourth active EU market, more than nine months after securing passporting rights for the country. The company announced the…

After 900 IT Incidents, BaFin Expands Cybersecurity Oversight, Sets 2030 Encryption Target

Germany's financial regulator BaFin will expand its cybersecurity supervision and expects financial institutions to prepare for threats from artificial intelligence and quantum…

Mercado Bitcoin to resume cash withdrawals after $49M hack

Starting next week, customers can deposit and withdraw money through Brazil’s instant payment system. Crypto transfers remain suspended.

Goldman Sachs, Citi among banks said to commit $270 million to stablecoin venture

The venture, known as Project Faro, plans to issue a dollar-denominated stablecoin and is expected to be incorporated in the U.S.

Hot US inflation raises odds of half-point Fed hike in December

US inflation came in above forecasts in October, increasing expectations of a bigger rate hike in December and raising concerns for crypto investors.

Robinhood Earned 8% Less per Prediction Market Contract as Trading Rose 21%

Robinhood earned about 1.05 cents per event contract in the third quarter, down from 1.15 cents three months earlier, an FM Intelligence analysis published today (Tuesday) found.…

Wise Puts US Broker-Dealer Licence to Work with Interest and Stocks Launch

Wise has used its US broker-dealer licence for the first time to launch two investment products, Wise Interest and Stocks, for personal and business customers. London's trading…

Polymarket US trading volume jumps 266% despite regulatory battles

Trading volume on Polymarket’s US exchange surged from June to October, fueled by sports betting, even as the platform faces mounting regulatory scrutiny.

Crypto is now teamed up with U.S. government in two legal battles over perps

Twice now, crypto firms have found themselves on the side of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in holding that perpetual futures aren't swaps.

VCG Markets Receives Kenyan Licence in Expanding its East African Retail Footprint

VCG Markets has secured regulatory approval for a non-dealing online forex brokerage in Kenya, joining a growing list of international brokers establishing a regulated presence…

SEC Announces Enforcement Annual Results for Fiscal Year 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission today provided its enforcement results for the past fiscal year which ended September 30. Throughout the fiscal year, the SEC’s Division of…

Plume affiliate lands broker-dealer license to bring real U.S. assets onchain

Kimber Digital Securities secured SEC and Finra approvals, a regulatory milestone paving the way for the delivery of legally binding claims, dividends, and yield-bearing products…

eToro Clients Placed 62% Fewer Crypto Trades in October Despite 18% Account Growth

eToro said today (Tuesday) its clients placed 2.0 million crypto trades in October, 62% fewer than a year earlier. Funded accounts grew 18% over the same period to 4.42 million.…

Will stablecoins survive once the banks catch up?

As crypto firms and banks converge, it is fair to ask what lasting advantage stablecoins have, argues Alessandro Hatami, founder of Pacemakers and former COO of Digital Banking at…

U.S. Treasury yields spike as hot CPI binds with resilient labor market

U.S. CPI rose stronger than expected 0.4% in October; core rate rose 0.3%

A December rate hike appears completely assured, with Fed Governor Chris Waller suggesting even a 50-basis-point move could be appropriate.

The Rise of 24/7 Trading: Opportunities and Challenges for CFD Brokers

The traditional five-day trading week is coming under increasing pressure. Throughout 2026, a growing number of FX/CFD brokers have introduced products that allow clients to trade…

Ripple Prime head Marc Asch to step down, Noel Kimmel named successor

Asch is stepping down as head of the institutional prime brokerage.

Bitcoin breaks with stocks, declines as ETF outflows mount, MARA reduces holdings

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 10, 2026

Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor on the Asset Purchase Facility - November 2026

Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor

Bitcoin lags stock rebound in advance of U.S. inflation report

Bitcoin slipped despite a Monday rebound in U.S. stocks, with spot ETFs losing $201 million as traders await October inflation data later today.

Sterling today: Pound slips as dollar steadies on Fed tightening bets

Dollar slips, taking a breather after last week’s advance a day ahead of CPI test

U.S. treasuries tread water after jobs shock as CPI, auction gauntlet looms

Sterling today: Pound firms as dollar retreats from Friday rally

US dollar holds onto payrolls gains, NZ dollar rises after election

Cryptocurrencies slide to two-month lows after US midterms

US Treasury sanctions Canadian money services firms over Iran-related transactions

Dollar sees best day since June after stellar jobs report, set for weekly gain

Bank rate increased to 4% - November 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.

SEC Adopts Amendments to Update Definitions of Small Entity for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted amendments to the rules that define which registered investment companies, investment advisers, and business development…

Summary of the RTGS CHAPS Industry Forum - 13 October 2026

The second meeting of the RTGS CHAPS Industry Forum

Regulators explore credit union reforms to support growth, innovation and better outcomes for members

Credit unions could benefit from several ideas put forward today by the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority aimed at helping the sector grow, innovate…

SEC Issues Exemptive Relief from Treasury Clearing Requirements for Certain Inter-Affiliate and Non-U.S. Repo Transactions

The Securities and Exchange Commission took another step forward today to assist broker-dealers and other market participants on the path to central clearing of U.S. Treasury…

Two Entities Charged in $130 Million Fraud Scheme That Used False SEC Filings to Boost Investor Confidence

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated entities, BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, for orchestrating a…