Regulation

CySEC Caps CFD Leverage at 10:1 for Non-Major Commodities and Indices

CySEC Caps CFD Leverage at 10:1 for Non-Major Commodities and Indices

Key Takeaways CySEC sets 10:1 leverage cap on CFDs tied to non-major indices and commodities. The move clears up a grey area and brings Cyprus rules in line with ESMA standards. Retail traders face clearer protections, while brokers lose flexibility on exotic products.   What Happened? The Cyprus Securities and…
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06th Sep 2025
SEC and CFTC Open the Door for Spot Crypto Listings

SEC and CFTC Open the Door for Spot Crypto Listings

Key Takeaways SEC and CFTC clarify that regulated exchanges can list spot crypto products if they meet existing safeguards. Traditional players like NYSE and Nasdaq could enter the market, boosting competition and liquidity. Institutions may find it easier to participate, thanks to familiar compliance, custody and investor protection structures.  …
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04th Sep 2025
RoboMarkets Secures Category 1 Brokerage Licence from Dubai’s SCA

RoboMarkets Secures Category 1 Brokerage Licence from Dubai’s SCA

Key Takeaways RoboMarkets secures a Category 1 licence from Dubai’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). The Dubai unit, RoboMarkets MENA, will be led by CEO Karine Ugarte, appointed earlier this year. The move marks a strategic shift into the Middle East.   RoboMarkets has officially obtained a Category 1 licence…
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03rd Sep 2025
SocGen Australia Fined A$3.88m for Market Gatekeeper Failures

SocGen Australia Fined A$3.88m for Market Gatekeeper Failures

Key Takeaways SocGen Australia fined A$3.88m for failing to stop suspicious trades in electricity and wheat futures. ASIC says the firm ignored repeated warnings, calling its lack of action “reckless.” The case is part of a wider crackdown on manipulation in Australia’s energy and commodities markets.   The Australian Securities…
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02nd Sep 2025
Vanguard Agrees to $19.5 Million SEC Settlement Over Disclosure Failures

Vanguard Agrees to $19.5 Million SEC Settlement Over Disclosure Failures

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Vanguard’s advisory division $19.5 million, saying the firm failed to properly disclose conflicts of interest tied to its managed accounts. What the SEC Found Vanguard runs a fee-based advisory service called Personal Advisor Services (PAS). The service manages client portfolios for…
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31st Aug 2025
Deepcoin Expands Compliance Reach with Bithumb in Korea

Deepcoin Expands Compliance Reach with Bithumb in Korea

Global crypto exchange Deepcoin has taken another step in strengthening its regulatory footing, this time by completing a system integration with South Korea’s Bithumb. The move allows cross-platform transfers under Korea’s strict Travel Rule requirements, showing how exchanges are adapting to tighter regulations while still trying to give users a…
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30th Aug 2025
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