Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

September 29, 2025 @ 12:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD)  is hitting new all-time highs for its shares. Currently, Robinhood is trading at around $132 per share, up over 8% on the day, surpassing its 52-week high. Robinhood started the year at around $39 a share, so it has risen over 250%… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 12:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, will be entering the crypto-as-a-service business, according to a company statement. Binance processes around $20 billion in crypto trading each day. Binance says its new white-label solution will help traditional finance services firms to offer crypto… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 4:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deepening investment in Latin America, Kraken are rolling out local currency funding in Argentina and Mexico, two of the region’s most active crypto markets. This expansion reflects their “ongoing commitment to building trusted, compliant and localized infrastructure to support crypto adoption across the globe.” With… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 4:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, the private markets arm of the global asset manager Schroders, has unveiled a new investment platform dedicated to self-storage assets. Announced recently this month, this launch underscores the firm’s commitment to operational real estate, blending institutional-grade investment with hands-on asset management to deliver… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 10:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO Group, Inc., a firm enabling tokenized securities and blockchain-powered trading, is making bold strides toward unifying traditional and digital markets. With recent regulatory approvals, filings, and strategic alliances, tZERO is positioning itself as a central hub for tokenized assets, from corporate debt to derivatives…. Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 10:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move signaling the maturation of crypto, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has revealed plans to integrate cryptocurrency trading directly into its ETrade brokerage platform. The initiative, set to launch in the first half of 2026, marks a pivotal expansion for the Wall Street firm, which… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Last month, CI highlighted a report distributed by Eurocrowd that described the crowdfunding marketplace as struggling with compliance, which outlined six areas of concern for the sector. The report follows the harmonization of rules for the European crowdfunding sector under ECSPR, a new regulation that… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken aims to help investors diversify their investment portfolios while gaining access to a range of crypto-assets. Crypto exchange Kraken announced key developments this month including the launch of Bundles for streamlined crypto portfolio building and Trust Wallet’s integration into the xStocks… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 11:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Roy Warren, Managing Director of Folk2Folk, a peer-to-peer lending platform, is retiring and being replaced by Kawai Chung as Chief Executive Officer. According to a release, Warren is aiding in supporting a smooth transition. Warren, who became MD in 2019, will join the board as… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move aimed at improving retail investing, Webull Securities (Europe) B.V. has announced a partnership with Upvest, Europe’s investment infrastructure provider. Unveiled this month, the collaboration introduces fractional trading of European stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the Webull EU platform. This initiative, starting… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken continues to focus on product developing and technology advancements in an effort to improve trading and investing. Recently, the San Francisco-based exchange unveiled several updates: Kraken Launch for early token sales, xStocks integration on Kraken Pro for tokenized equities, and Kraken… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru , a pan-European real estate crowdfunding platform, continues to focus on enhancing its business operations, offering investors different avenues to diversify and capitalize on potential opportunities. Recent updates from European investment platform Estateguru highlight key developments: the launch of a Real Estate Auctions section… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The FTX Recovery Trust has unveiled plans for its third round of distributions, injecting approximately $1.6 billion back into the pockets of affected creditors. Scheduled to commence on September 30, 2025, this payout underscores the ongoing efforts to rectify the fallout from one of the… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 12:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE:CRCL) and crypto exchange Kraken have announced a partnership that is said to deepen their support for USDC and “expand access to a powerful suite of stablecoin infrastructure.” The agreement is said to provide users with access to increased liquidity, reduced conversion… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Bullish (NASDAQ:BLSH), a crypto exchange, saw its shares jump following the news it had received approval in New York for a BitLicense and Money Transmission License by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).. While based in the US, Bullish has yet to provide services… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Recently, Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) filed a document with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating its intent to enter the age of tokenized, or digital securities. While insiders have long anticipated this inevitable evolution of securities markets, the fact that one of the largest securities exchanges in the… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 2:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to expand its ecosystem beyond retail trading, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) has launched Robinhood Ventures, a dedicated investment arm aimed at fueling tech advancements and product development in the financial technology sector. Announced recently, this initiative marks a significant evolution for… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 2:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stocktwits, an online hub for investors and traders, has teamed up with Polymarket, a prediction marketplace for participants to invest on potential events. Announced on September 15, 2025, this alliance introduces earnings-related markets directly into the Stocktwits ecosystem, aiming to provide users with insights into market… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 2:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of cryptocurrency and financial planning, OKX is making strides to bridge traditional finance with digital assets. The crypto exchange has unveiled two groundbreaking updates: a SMSF-compatible platform tailored for Australian retirement savers and the integration of Tether’s USDT0 on its X… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

The state of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi last week, alleging the platform was conducting illegal sports betting. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell stated that sports wagering comes with significant risk and must be strictly regulated by the state to mitigate… Read More