Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

July 6, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has revealed a series of updates, supporting its mission to democratize finance. From crypto to partnerships and community initiatives, the company aims to redefine its role as a full-service financial services and investing platform. During the “Robinhood Presents: To Catch a Token” event… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Real estate crowdfunding has become a powerful tool for investors seeking diversified, high-yield opportunities without the complexities of direct property ownership. Estateguru, a European platform for property-backed loans, continues to innovate and attract global investors. Recent updates from Estateguru emphasize key aspects of their operations,… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 6:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Binance continues to drive innovation in the blockchain and digital asset space with a series of updates. From tailored financial solutions for institutional investors to seamless crypto transfer options for everyday users, Binance is reinforcing its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 2:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken has recently made significant strides in expanding its offerings, strengthening its compliance framework, and aiding law enforcement in combating crypto-related crime. These developments, announced in late June and early July 2025, underscore Kraken’s commitment to bridging traditional finance with the crypto… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 2:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Xaver and Upvest have revealed a strategic partnership to enable financial institutions to launch fully digital pension and investment products in Germany. ‍Xaver’s AI-native financial advisory and sales platform “Xaver One” seeks to provide autonomous AI financial advisors that “engage customers across chat, voice, and… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 1:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has made significant strides in 2025 to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the crypto economy. Two recent developments indicate its focus on simplifying onchain development and improving user accessibility: the acquisition of LiquiFi, a premier token management platform,… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a fast-evolving financial landscape, access to global markets remains a significant challenge for investors in the Middle East, according to an update from Alpaca. Traditional brokerage systems, bogged down by manual processes and lengthy onboarding timelines, have often limited the ability of everyday investors… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Gemini has taken a significant step toward merging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi) by launching a new batch of tokenized stocks for European Union investors. Announced on July 3, 2025, this release includes U.S. equities such as Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 1:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step toward expanding its footprint in Europe, OKX, one of the world’s cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially launched a fully regulated centralized crypto exchange in France. Announced by Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, this milestone marks a strategic advancement in the company’s mission… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 6:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, or the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (HR 3633), is expected to move to a House floor vote as soon as next week. Sponsored by Representative French Hill, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, the legislation aims to… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 4:35 am By JD Alois  |  

WRAP, the retail investor platform operated by Winterflood, is reporting 32 transactions in H1 2025. Winterflood Securities is a liquidity provider and retail-focused platform that offers trading for retail as well as institutions. WRAP aims to connect public companies and retail investors by facilitating participation… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 9:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Binance continues to make significant moves in advancing blockchain technology, enhancing security, and expanding the practical use of crypto-assets. Recent developments highlight Binance’s multifaceted approach to fostering innovation within the crypto ecosystem. From launching a secure AI platform to assisting law enforcement… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has rolled out a series of updates to its futures trading offerings, culminating in the planned launch of US Perpetual-Style Futures on July 21, 2025. These initiatives, driven by Coinbase Derivatives, LLC, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange, aim to bridge the… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini customers in the European Union can now buy tokenized Strategy ( formerly Microstragy – MSTR) on Gemini 1 and take it anywhere onchain. This means that anyone in the world with a smartphone and an internet connection can “gain access to tokenized U.S. equities… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 10:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Forge Global (NYSE: FRGE), a private securities marketplace and provider of infrastructure, data services, and technology and investment solutions, has introduced its next-generation marketplace—the first major release on Forge’s new API-first platform. “Today’s launch is a milestone for the private market,” said Forge CEO Kelly… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken has recently made significant strides in expanding its regulatory footprint, operational strategy, and commitment to user education. The company secured a full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Ireland, relocated its global headquarters to Wyoming, USA, and released findings… Read More

June 28, 2025 @ 4:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CAIS, the alternative investment platform for financial advisors, today announced the first in a growing series of investment models—developed by BlackRock, Carlyle, Franklin Templeton, and KKR—onto the CAIS Models Marketplace. As recently announced, advisors can now “leverage single-click model allocations across private and registered funds, for… Read More

June 28, 2025 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to democratize access to cryptocurrency derivatives, Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has introduced micro futures contracts for XRP, Solana, and Bitcoin Friday futures, following the relisting of these tokens on its U.S. trading platform. This development marks a significant step in making crypto trading… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 11:58 am By JD Alois  |  

Jarsy wants to democratize access to private securities, and the platform has just emerged from stealth mode. According to a note from the firm, Jarsy has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Breyer Capital, along with the support of some well-known names. Other… Read More

June 26, 2025 @ 4:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trading and investing platform, eToro, announced the continued expansion of their cryptoasset offering to U.S. users. With the addition of 34 more cryptoassets, US users now “have the ability to trade more than 50 cryptoassets alongside equities, options, and ETFs.” The cryptoassets available to US… Read More