Tether to Discontinue EURt Stablecoin Amid Regulatory Shifts in Europe

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDt, has announced that it will cease support for its euro-pegged stablecoin, EURt (EURT), across all blockchains. Users are required to redeem their EURt holdings by 25 November 2025, following the company’s decision to phase out the token.

News 2024-11-28 18:13

Moomoo Financial & M1 Finance Face FINRA Sanctions for Influencer Misconduct

FINRA has fined Moomoo Financial and M1 Finance for failing to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in their social media influencer programmes, highlighting the growing need for robust oversight in digital marketing within the financial services industry.

News 2024-11-28 18:11

Gigamax Crypto Scheme Exposed: RM7.25 Million Lost, 11 Arrested

Malaysian authorities have arrested 11 individuals, including two women, in connection with the Gigamax cryptocurrency investment scheme, which allegedly defrauded investors of more than RM7.25 million

News 2024-11-28 16:06

Broker Review: Is FOREX.com a solid Broker?

FOREX.com has played a significant role in the forex trading industry for decades. WikiFX created a comprehensive review to help you better understand this broker. We will analyze its reliability based on specific information, regulation, etc. Let’s get into it.

News 2024-11-28 15:17

PNP Uncovers Crypto Scams in Manila POGO Hub Raid

A PNP raid on a Manila POGO hub exposed crypto scams and led to allegations of misconduct by officers. Investigations and accountability measures are ongoing.

News 2024-11-28 14:55

Philippine Banks Launch PHPX Stablecoin to Transform Payments

Philippine banks introduce PHPX stablecoin, backed by bank collateral, to streamline $9T stablecoin transactions, remittances, and cross-border payments.

News 2024-11-28 14:32

Bank of America Launches FX Services in the Philippines

Bank of America begins foreign exchange (FX) services in the Philippines, eyeing a share of the $300 billion onshore currency market. Learn about their growth plans.

News 2024-11-28 14:17

Tanauan City Fights Illegal Gambling with “Oplan Bulldozer”

Tanauan City Police launch “Oplan Bulldozer” to eliminate illegal bookie operations, support legal STL, and boost public welfare funding through PCSO initiatives.

News 2024-11-28 13:25

“Seeing Diversity, Trading Safely”: WikiEXPO Dubai 2024 Opens New Horizons for the Fintech Industry

Dubai, UAE — The WikiEXPO Dubai 2024, hosted by WikiGlobal, successfully concluded on November 27, attracting wide attention from the global financial technology sector. The event was co-organized by WikiFX and the Australian Computer and Law Association (AUSCL), with strong support from the Mauritius Financial Services Institute (FSI) and the government of Liberland. Through an innovative hybrid model of online and offline participation, WikiEXPO Dubai 2024 achieved an impressive 1,267,886 online views and gathered 3500+ on-site participants, bringing together 550+ industry leaders and attracting close coverage from over 1300+ global media outlets.

News 2024-11-27 22:30

BaFin Issues Warning Against Clone Broker Exploiting Pepperstone's Identity

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has recently flagged a fraudulent clone of the licensed retail FX and CFD broker Pepperstone. This fake entity, operating under the domain pepperstone.life, has been offering financial and investment services without obtaining the necessary regulatory authorisation.

News 2024-11-27 17:41

TikTok: A Rising Hub for Investment Scams in Malaysia

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have raised concerns over the increasing use of TikTok by criminal syndicates to lure victims into investment scams.

News 2024-11-27 17:36

FCA Plans Robust Crypto Regulations as 7M Adults Own Crypto

With 7M UK adults holding cryptocurrency, the FCA outlines a robust plan to regulate crypto markets, stablecoins, and staking by 2026, aligning with global trends.

News 2024-11-27 16:31

Webull Canada Expands Trading Hours with Options Trading

Webull Canada now offers extended trading hours from 4 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, plus options trading. Gain flexibility and manage risk in an ever-changing market.

News 2024-11-27 15:29

Robinhood Launches Ethereum Staking with 100% Rewards Match

Robinhood Crypto debuts Ethereum staking for European users with a 100% earnings match up to €10,000. Simplified staking makes earning rewards effortless.

News 2024-11-27 14:38

BSP Rolls Out Stricter Rules for Virtual Asset Providers

The Philippines enforces new virtual asset reporting rules starting January 2025, mandating 13 comprehensive reports from VASPs to ensure transparency and security.

News 2024-11-27 14:09

Kraken Closes NFT Marketplace Amid New Product Focus

Kraken shuts down its NFT marketplace to focus on new products and services, citing the NFT market downturn. Resources shift to stablecoins and institutional solutions.

News 2024-11-27 13:40

Magic Compass Sponsors World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 2024

Magic Compass, a legitimate financial services firm, is the official sponsor of the World Taekwondo (WT) Poomsae Championships 2024. The event will be held in Hong Kong. This is the 13th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.

News 2024-11-26 19:43

Elon Musk Warns of Imminent US Bankruptcy | Bitcoin Retreats from $100K

Elon Musk has issued a stark warning about the US's financial stability, suggesting that the country is heading toward bankruptcy "super-fast" unless drastic measures are taken. The billionaire's financial commentary comes amid Bitcoin's retreat from its anticipated $100,000 milestone. The cryptocurrency recently fell to just above $95,000, down from a high of $99,000.

News 2024-11-26 17:53

Webull and Others Fined $275,000 for Incomplete Suspicious Activity Reports

Webull Financial, alongside Lightspeed Financial Services Group and Paulson Investment Company, LLC, has agreed to pay a collective fine of $275,000 following an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The penalty was issued due to the firms’ failure to include essential information in suspicious activity reports (SARs) over a four-year period.

News 2024-11-26 17:50

Barclays Resolves £40M Fine Over 2008 Fundraising Disclosure Failures

Barclays has reached a settlement with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), agreeing to pay a £40 million fine for failing to adequately disclose arrangements with Qatari investors during its critical fundraising efforts amidst the 2008 financial crisis.

News 2024-11-26 17:46