BaFin Warns Against Investment Offers Shared in WhatsApp Groups by Unlicensed Firm

Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, has issued a public warning against Axionto, a company allegedly promoting unlicensed investment services through WhatsApp. The firm is reportedly targeting German investors with financial recommendations…

What Is a Forex Gamma Squeeze and How Does It Affect Prices?

The Forex gamma squeeze is one of the most misunderstood yet increasingly important forces in today’s currency markets. In 2025, with rising use of short-dated options, AI-based hedging algorithms, and…

What Is a Synthetic Safe-Haven and How to Trade It?

A synthetic safe-haven is quickly becoming one of the most important tools in modern trading. As traditional havens like gold or the Swiss franc lose reliability, traders now ask: can…

Exclusive: Markets.com Surrendered Its FCA Licence, the CEO Departs

Markets.com CEO Stavros Ch. Anastasiou has departed the company, which has also relinquished its license with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Anastasiou joined Markets.com in 2023 from Safecap Investments…

Markets.com’s CEO Stavros Anastasiou Departs

FM Home > Retail FX > Markets.com’s CEO Stavros Anastasiou Departs Markets.com’s CEO Stavros Anastasiou Departs 2025-07-09T15:25:43.616+02:00 Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 13:25 GMT by Jared Kirui Anastasiou has held the role…

Markets.com CEO Stavros Anastasiou Departs

FM Home > Retail FX > Markets.com CEO Stavros Anastasiou Departs Markets.com CEO Stavros Anastasiou Departs 2025-07-09T15:25:43.616+02:00 Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 13:25 GMT by Jared Kirui Anastasiou has held the role…

48% Shop Online Weekly: How Changing Checkout Preferences Are Shaping Retail Payments

Changing consumer expectations around checkout experiences, both online and in-store, are reshaping how retailers approach payments and security across Europe. A new report by payabl. draws on a survey of…

Digital Currencies in the Crosshairs: UK Rethinks, EU Pushes On, IG Makes Its Move

Is the Digital Pound an Unwelcome Distraction? A look at the recent economic headlines from the UK would suggest that, to paraphrase Jay-Z, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has 99…

India “Cherry” Picks a Luxury Yacht in Probe Against Octa

In the investigation against OctaFX, India’s Enforcement Directorate has attached a luxury yacht, two houses, and other assets in Spain worth around $15.3 million. According to the agency, these assets…

CySEC Lowers Deposit Limit Before ID Check: Will It Impact CFD Brokers’ Client Onboarding?

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) issued a circular on July 9, 2025, updating the requirements for verifying customer identities under the country’s anti-money laundering law. The circular applies…