Brokers

Australia-Listed Non-Bank Broker SelfWealth to Add Crypto to Its Platform

Cath Whitaker, CEO of the online broker, said the ability to buy crypto and stocks in one place will be an "Australian first."

News  ·  12 July 2021
FCA

UK Broker IG Group Stops Retail Crypto Derivatives Trades After FCA Ban

The firm said it has now reached its internal product limit for exposure to cryptocurrencies after an FCA ban on crypto derivatives in January.

Markets  ·  22 February 2021
Financial Reporting

Voyager Digital Revenue Rises Over 1,000% on Increased Crypto Adoption

Publicly traded digital-asset brokerage Voyager Digital registered four-digit growth in revenue in the last fiscal year.

Business  ·  29 October 2020
Stablecoins

Voyager to Offer Interest on Three Newly Listed Stablecoins

Voyager Digital will allow customers to earn interest on tether, USD coin and true USD.

Markets  ·  15 January 2020
Trading

Forex Broker FXCM Launches Basket of 5 Cryptos for Retail Investors

Foreign exchange trading platform FXCM Group has launched a basket of five cryptocurrencies aimed at retail investors.

Business  ·  14 October 2019
Banks

Arab Bank’s Swiss Arm Is Launching Cryptocurrency Services

The Swiss branch of one of the top financial institutions in the Middle East is launching a suite of cryptocurrency-based services.

Business  ·  19 September 2019
Trading

US Stock Broker E*Trade to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Trading: Report

Online stock brokerage E*Trade is preparing to launch cryptocurrency trading services, according to Bloomberg sources.

Business  ·  29 April 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Broker Led by Uber and E*Trade Alums Is Going Public

Voyager, a crypto brokerage founded by Uber and E*Trade alums, is going public via a $60 million reverse merger.

Business  ·  7 February 2019
Exchanges

Brazil’s Largest Independent Broker Is Launching a Crypto Exchange

The parent company of Brazil's largest independent broker is setting up a cryptocurrency exchange, Bloomberg reports.

Markets  ·  21 September 2018
Investments

Peter Thiel Fund Moves to Ease Trades for Big Crypto Investors

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund has reportedly invested in a cryptocurrency startup that aims to optimize the bulk trading of cryptocurrencies.

Business  ·  2 May 2018
Court Cases

Israeli Supreme Court Rules for Bitcoin Broker in Bank Dispute

A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won't have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court. 

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Europe

German Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange to Halt Brokerage Business

A German financial watchdog has ordered Crypto.exchange GmbH to immediately stop offering financial commission services.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 January 2018
Exchanges

Where to Trade Bitcoin? Brokerage Apps Move In Amid Market Boom

A new wave of investing apps is opening up to bitcoin, aiming to attract an elusive millennial market jaded by the financial crisis.

Markets  ·  28 October 2017
Regulation

FINRA to Host Blockchain Event in New York Next Month

FINRA, the self-regulatory organization for US brokers, has announced a new blockchain event and a fintech communications hub this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 June 2017
Markets

How Bitcoin Brokers Trade Millions Without an Exchange

Some bitcoin millionaires are turning their substantial cryptocurrency holdings to fiat, not through exchanges, but through trusted brokers.

Markets  ·  5 September 2014