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We’ve always believed in breaking down barriers to investing and redefining financial access for our clients. Now we’re taking the next step in our evolution by entering a new asset class: Equities. Today, we’re excited to announce the initial rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, bringing equities and digital assets…
March 20, 2025 | News We are excited to announce we have entered into an agreement to acquire NinjaTrader, the leading U.S. retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. This acquisition strengthens our position as a 24/7, always-on technology platform built for professional traders, making us a leader in…
In his new role, Ben Gray will oversee our legal, compliance and enterprise risk management operations, guiding the company through the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. He will ensure we continue to uphold the highest standards of compliance and integrity as it further expands its geographical footprint and product portfolio. Ben will report directly to our…
We’re excited to announce we have obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU. The license was obtained through the acquisition of a Cypriot Investment Firm, which was recently approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). This milestone marks a significant step in our expansion strategy, allowing us to…
Note: This is a blog summary of CF Benchmarks’ full 2025 market outlook. Digital asset evolution Cryptocurrencies are no longer a niche interest. Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen their ecosystems expand significantly. One of the biggest drivers has been the introduction of ETFs for each token. These financial products have accelerated institutional investment and brought…
Earlier this week, Bybit announced their exit from France. We’re proud to be expanding in France and across Europe, fully committed to operating in compliance with regulatory requirements. As one of the longest-standing crypto exchanges, we’ve built a strong foundation in Europe, where we are a leader in euro trading volumes and continue to prioritize…
We are proud to announce that Kraken was again a multi-category winner at the Customer Centricity World Series (CCWS). Overcoming strong competition, this year’s awards follow our 2023 CCWS Customer Success and Employee Experience category wins, along with our 2024 Customer Insight & Feedback win. Our award-winning ability to improve client experience via AI In…
Our partnership is focused on fusing the crypto ecosystem with the RB Leipzig fan experience to provide interactive opportunities for fans. Underpinned by an emphasis on educating new audiences about crypto, both sides are collaborating to unleash crypto’s full potential and inspire new ways for German fans to deepen their connection to the club.In practice,…
Today we announced the closing of the Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) acquisition, a key element in our European growth strategy. With the acquisition of BCM, one of the Netherlands’ oldest and most respected registered crypto brokers, we have significantly expanded our Dutch footprint and enhanced our business with a registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)…
Today, we double down on our European expansion strategy by announcing a new strategic partnership that enables us to actively enhance our product offering in Germany, a key market for European crypto adoption. Starting around July 10, 2024, we expect to offer German clients access to a range of innovative crypto products via a dedicated…
