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A complete comparison of MT4, MT5, cTrader, and modern proprietary trading platforms.

Discover whether KuCoin is still “The People’s Exchange” in 2026. This in-depth KuCoin review breaks down fees, KYC, security, Proof of Reserves, supported coins, deposits/withdrawals, futures, margin, Earn and the platform’s standout free trading bots — plus who it’s best for (and who should avoid it).

African FX liquidity is shaped by hard-currency scarcity and capital controls. Roland Schilling, COO at Sika Financial, explains how interbank reference rates differ from parallel markets, and how Sika settles via CCP/PvP.

Guest insight from Olaf Ransome on UNITE Global FMI and a “single pool of liquidity” vision to reduce nostro reliance, cut buffers and enable real-time PvP/DvP.

Generating and sustaining liquidity requires a strategic approach across centralized exchanges, decentralized pools, and market-making relationships. This guide covers every stage of the process for crypto projects.

In this conversation with Andrey Stoychev, CEO of VS Capital, we discuss why broker crypto often fails in real markets and how VS Capital has built award winning crypto liquidity that holds up under pressure. It breaks down multi-source pricing across exchanges, market makers and OTC desks, access to stronger exchange tiers, dedicated CFD redistribution streams, and a risk managed layer designed to plug gaps and keep top of book depth stable through volatility and weekends. Ideal reading for brokers and liquidity teams comparing crypto CFD liquidity providers and trying to understand the true all in cost, execution quality, and the role of regulated brokers versus unregulated perpetual futures venues.

S&P Global Ratings gave Tether (USDT) the weakest Stablecoin Stability Assessment. Olaf Ransome breaks down what drives stablecoin risk—asset backing, custody/correspondent chains, transparency and reporting.

Gold-i CEO Tom Higgins explains why most crypto exchanges are still retail-first and what must change to win institutional flow — including FIX support, independent custody, predictable liquidity, and pricing models that reward aggregator-driven volume.

Inside ATFX's global marketing engine with Weems Chan – how a 130-strong team scales retail and institutional growth through localisation, technology and AI.

Markets Vox positions itself differently from traditional brokers by offering an integrated trading environment that combines execution, analytics, and community features. This review examines whether the ecosystem approach delivers real value for traders in 2026.

Discover how SIKA’s CCP-based FX platform streamlines EM FX order matching and settlement, reduces credit risk and prepares banks and brokers for stablecoin rails.

Discover how GCC Brokers built a 100% A-Book brokerage model focused on trust, transparency, and technology. Inside their execution, regulation strategy and client alignment.

Amana CEO Muhammad Rasoul explains the realities of “swap-free” accounts, leverage, and building a fair, long-term trading culture.

We examine Plus500's spreads, regulatory standing, platform capabilities, and who it actually makes sense for in 2026.

Olaf Ransome explores whether the rapid growth in the number of stablecoins will improve financial innovation or create new inefficiencies in digital payments.

JPMorgan is breaking new ground with the launch of JPMD – a “public-permissioned” stablecoin-like token that combines the interoperability and 24/7 settlement of a public blockchain with the regulatory controls and credit backing of a traditional bank deposit. In this post, Olaf Ransome revisits his long‑held view that tokenized deposits only work “inside the four walls” of their issuer, explains why JPMD’s hybrid model changes the game, and explores its far‑reaching implications for institutional liquidity, payment rails and the future of financial services.

Around things digital assets we have huge momentum. Who is going to win? To understand where we might be headed, I caught up with somebody who thinks about things crypto aka digital assets for a living. Kenny Hearn, the Chief Investment Officer at SwissOne Capital, a specialist asset management company with a focus on institutional grade crypto and blockchain investment funds. Kenny spends his time thinking about who the winners and losers are going to be. He shared his thoughts on what he sees as the differentiators, and just as importantly his view on what is important for institutional investments to be made. This is not investment advice, just a view on how the digital asset space will develop. If you do want investment advice, feel free to contact Kenny.

Gate.io is a cryptocurrency exchange that was founded in 2013, and is today one of the most popular exchanges on the market. Here’s everything you need to know about the platform.