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Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
Stock Market

Australian investors drive record US options trading surge

Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

Trading stories

Gorilla flags margin confidence gap in European energy
Data Analytics

Gorilla flags margin confidence gap in European energy

Delayed reconciliations and siloed teams are leaving European energy retailers exposed, with most executives saying up to 10% of revenue is at risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
MoonPay acquires Entendre to automate crypto finance
Software-as-a-Service

MoonPay acquires Entendre to automate crypto finance

Back-office automation for digital asset firms gets a boost as MoonPay adds software that speeds reconciliations, reporting and audits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
BitGo launches redesigned platform for institutional users
Crypto

BitGo launches redesigned platform for institutional users

Institutional clients can now manage custody, trading and staking from one interface, with tighter controls and clearer portfolio visibility.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts
Gaming

Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts details Star Citizen's boundless vision, from procedural planets and VR to crafting, base building and dynamic server tech.

By Darren Price • 17 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Qubitra plots quantum push for finance & marketplace
Digital Transformation

Qubitra plots quantum push for finance & marketplace

Qubitra, backed by SC Ventures and Fujitsu, maps out quantum apps and a marketplace to push finance use cases into production by 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Banks accelerate shift from AI research to practical deployment
Fintech

Banks accelerate shift from AI research to practical deployment

Banks have accelerated the shift from AI research to practical tools, with top institutions rapidly deploying innovations in trading, fraud prevention, and customer service.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Exegy launches Nexus to cut market data costs by over 40%
Partner Programmes

Exegy launches Nexus to cut market data costs by over 40%

Exegy's new Nexus platform cuts capital markets data costs by over 40%, using FPGA tech to speed up processing and reduce hardware needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
Crypto

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration

Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Trading stories

Nambiar Group unveils new site, sets 10,000 staff goal
Human Capital Management

Nambiar Group unveils new site, sets 10,000 staff goal

The rebrand aims to sharpen the group's identity as it pursues a 10,000-strong global workforce across businesses from software to property.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
BitGo Singapore & dtcpay forge regulated payments deal
Crypto

BitGo Singapore & dtcpay forge regulated payments deal

The tie-up gives dtcpay access to licensed infrastructure in Singapore, easing compliance pressures as businesses demand safer digital asset payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
SIX Swiss Exchange moves call compliance to Teams cloud
Unified Communications

SIX Swiss Exchange moves call compliance to Teams cloud

SIX Swiss Exchange has shifted call routing and compliance recording to Luware tools on Microsoft Teams, retiring legacy telephony systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security
Software-as-a-Service

WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security

Crypto exchange WazirX is integrating Fireblocks technology to tighten custody, access and transaction controls for its 16m users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI to redefine finance as cost & cyber risks surge in 2026
Digital Transformation

AI to redefine finance as cost & cyber risks surge in 2026

AI will move from hype to hard choices in finance in 2026, as firms juggle automation gains with surging cyber threats and cost pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 10 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
NSCC plans extended clearing hours for 24/5 trading
Disruption

NSCC plans extended clearing hours for 24/5 trading

The National Securities Clearing Corporation plans to extend its clearing hours for round-the-clock trading by Q2 2026, pending regulatory approval.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
Crypto

DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts

DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Kiwis rush to cryptocurrency trading amid Bitcoin surge
Crypto

Kiwis rush to cryptocurrency trading amid Bitcoin surge

Interest in cryptocurrency trading is surging in New Zealand, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of USD $90,000, boosting trading activity significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024