Retail Trading Roared Back in June, but Crypto Missed the Rally
Retail order flow across the largest US listed brokers accelerated into the end of the second quarter. The rebound landed unevenly, and it bypassed the asset class that drove previous cycles: crypt. . .

Match2Pay on Crypto Payments, Stablecoins & Faster Broker IntegrationsMatch2Pay on Crypto Payments, Stablecoins & Faster Broker IntegrationsMatch2Pay on Crypto Payments, Stablecoins & Faster Broker IntegrationsMatch2Pay on Crypto Payments, Stablecoins & Faster Broker IntegrationsMatch2Pay on Crypto Payments, Stablecoins & Faster Broker IntegrationsMatch2Pay on Crypto Payments, Stablecoins & Faster Broker IntegrationsAre crypto payments really risky for brokers, or is the industry working with outdated assumptions? In this exclusive Finance Magnates interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Andrey Kalashnikov, Head of Match2Pay, about how brokers can improve payment efficiency, reduce costs, and simplify crypto payment infrastructure. The conversation explores why many firms are paying more than necessary by using multiple crypto providers, how one-click wallet integrations are improving the client deposit experience, and why stablecoins are changing the way finance teams view crypto payments. In this interview you'll learn: - Why relying only on card payments could be limiting your business - The hidden costs of using multiple crypto payment providers - How one-click crypto payments improve conversion and user experience - How Match2Pay enables integrations in as little as 24–48 hours - Why stablecoins eliminate most volatility concerns for finance teams - How blockchain analytics and AML screening help reduce payment risk - What brokers should consider when choosing a crypto payment infrastructure Key Quote: "It's a mistake to completely rely on traditional payments and not look for alternative methods to optimize your payments. " — Andrey Kalashnikov If you're a broker, payment provider, fintech executive, or compliance professional, this interview offers practical insights into the future of crypto payments. #FinanceMagnates #Match2Pay #CryptoPayments #Fintech #Forex #CFD #Brokerage #Stablecoins #Blockchain #Payments #iFXExpo #DigitalAssetsAre crypto payments really risky for brokers, or is the industry working with outdated assumptions? In this exclusive Finance Magnates interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Andrey Kalashnikov, Head of Match2Pay, about how brokers can improve payment efficiency, reduce costs, and simplify crypto payment infrastructure. The conversation explores why many firms are paying more than necessary by using multiple crypto providers, how one-click wallet integrations are improving the client deposit experience, and why stablecoins are changing the way finance teams view crypto payments. In this interview you'll learn: - Why relying only on card payments could be limiting your business - The hidden costs of using multiple crypto payment providers - How one-click crypto payments improve conversion and user experience - How Match2Pay enables integrations in as little as 24–48 hours - Why stablecoins eliminate most volatility concerns for finance teams - How blockchain analytics and AML screening help reduce payment risk - What brokers should consider when choosing a crypto payment infrastructure Key Quote: "It's a mistake to completely rely on traditional payments and not look for alternative methods to optimize your payments. " — Andrey Kalashnikov If you're a broker, payment provider, fintech executive, or compliance professional, this interview offers practical insights into the future of crypto payments. #FinanceMagnates #Match2Pay #CryptoPayments #Fintech #Forex #CFD #Brokerage #Stablecoins #Blockchain #Payments #iFXExpo #DigitalAssetsAre crypto payments really risky for brokers, or is the industry working with outdated assumptions? In this exclusive Finance Magnates interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Andrey Kalashnikov, Head of Match2Pay, about how brokers can improve payment efficiency, reduce costs, and simplify crypto payment infrastructure. The conversation explores why many firms are paying more than necessary by using multiple crypto providers, how one-click wallet integrations are improving the client deposit experience, and why stablecoins are changing the way finance teams view crypto payments. In this interview you'll learn: - Why relying only on card payments could be limiting your business - The hidden costs of using multiple crypto payment providers - How one-click crypto payments improve conversion and user experience - How Match2Pay enables integrations in as little as 24–48 hours - Why stablecoins eliminate most volatility concerns for finance teams - How blockchain analytics and AML screening help reduce payment risk - What brokers should consider when choosing a crypto payment infrastructure Key Quote: "It's a mistake to completely rely on traditional payments and not look for alternative methods to optimize your payments. " — Andrey Kalashnikov If you're a broker, payment provider, fintech executive, or compliance professional, this interview offers practical insights into the future of crypto payments. #FinanceMagnates #Match2Pay #CryptoPayments #Fintech #Forex #CFD #Brokerage #Stablecoins #Blockchain #Payments #iFXExpo #DigitalAssetsAre crypto payments really risky for brokers, or is the industry working with outdated assumptions? In this exclusive Finance Magnates interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Andrey Kalashnikov, Head of Match2Pay, about how brokers can improve payment efficiency, reduce costs, and simplify crypto payment infrastructure. The conversation explores why many firms are paying more than necessary by using multiple crypto providers, how one-click wallet integrations are improving the client deposit experience, and why stablecoins are changing the way finance teams view crypto payments. In this interview you'll learn: - Why relying only on card payments could be limiting your business - The hidden costs of using multiple crypto payment providers - How one-click crypto payments improve conversion and user experience - How Match2Pay enables integrations in as little as 24–48 hours - Why stablecoins eliminate most volatility concerns for finance teams - How blockchain analytics and AML screening help reduce payment risk - What brokers should consider when choosing a crypto payment infrastructure Key Quote: "It's a mistake to completely rely on traditional payments and not look for alternative methods to optimize your payments. " — Andrey Kalashnikov If you're a broker, payment provider, fintech executive, or compliance professional, this interview offers practical insights into the future of crypto payments. #FinanceMagnates #Match2Pay #CryptoPayments #Fintech #Forex #CFD #Brokerage #Stablecoins #Blockchain #Payments #iFXExpo #DigitalAssetsAre crypto payments really risky for brokers, or is the industry working with outdated assumptions? In this exclusive Finance Magnates interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Andrey Kalashnikov, Head of Match2Pay, about how brokers can improve payment efficiency, reduce costs, and simplify crypto payment infrastructure. The conversation explores why many firms are paying more than necessary by using multiple crypto providers, how one-click wallet integrations are improving the client deposit experience, and why stablecoins are changing the way finance teams view crypto payments. In this interview you'll learn: - Why relying only on card payments could be limiting your business - The hidden costs of using multiple crypto payment providers - How one-click crypto payments improve conversion and user experience - How Match2Pay enables integrations in as little as 24–48 hours - Why stablecoins eliminate most volatility concerns for finance teams - How blockchain analytics and AML screening help reduce payment risk - What brokers should consider when choosing a crypto payment infrastructure Key Quote: "It's a mistake to completely rely on traditional payments and not look for alternative methods to optimize your payments. " — Andrey Kalashnikov If you're a broker, payment provider, fintech executive, or compliance professional, this interview offers practical insights into the future of crypto payments. #FinanceMagnates #Match2Pay #CryptoPayments #Fintech #Forex #CFD #Brokerage #Stablecoins #Blockchain #Payments #iFXExpo #DigitalAssetsAre crypto payments really risky for brokers, or is the industry working with outdated assumptions? In this exclusive Finance Magnates interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Andrey Kalashnikov, Head of Match2Pay, about how brokers can improve payment efficiency, reduce costs, and simplify crypto payment infrastructure. The conversation explores why many firms are paying more than necessary by using multiple crypto providers, how one-click wallet integrations are improving the client deposit experience, and why stablecoins are changing the way finance teams view crypto payments. In this interview you'll learn: - Why relying only on card payments could be limiting your business - The hidden costs of using multiple crypto payment providers - How one-click crypto payments improve conversion and user experience - How Match2Pay enables integrations in as little as 24–48 hours - Why stablecoins eliminate most volatility concerns for finance teams - How blockchain analytics and AML screening help reduce payment risk - What brokers should consider when choosing a crypto payment infrastructure Key Quote: "It's a mistake to completely rely on traditional payments and not look for alternative methods to optimize your payments. " — Andrey Kalashnikov If you're a broker, payment provider, fintech executive, or compliance professional, this interview offers practical insights into the future of crypto payments. #FinanceMagnates #Match2Pay #CryptoPayments #Fintech #Forex #CFD #Brokerage #Stablecoins #Blockchain #Payments #iFXExpo #DigitalAssetsFM Daily Brief – 8 July 2026FM Daily Brief – 8 July 2026FM Daily Brief – 8 July 2026FM Daily Brief – 8 July 2026FM Daily Brief – 8 July 2026FM Daily Brief – 8 July 2026Today is Wednesday, the 8th of July 2026, and here's our main stories: IG Group proposes a Jersey holding company as first-half revenue jumps eighteen percent. Coinbase wins UK approval for stocks and derivatives. And Plus500 taps a UAE finfluencer. Today is Wednesday, the 8th of July 2026, and here's our main stories: IG Group proposes a Jersey holding company as first-half revenue jumps eighteen percent. Coinbase wins UK approval for stocks and derivatives. And Plus500 taps a UAE finfluencer. Today is Wednesday, the 8th of July 2026, and here's our main stories: IG Group proposes a Jersey holding company as first-half revenue jumps eighteen percent. Coinbase wins UK approval for stocks and derivatives. And Plus500 taps a UAE finfluencer. Today is Wednesday, the 8th of July 2026, and here's our main stories: IG Group proposes a Jersey holding company as first-half revenue jumps eighteen percent. Coinbase wins UK approval for stocks and derivatives. And Plus500 taps a UAE finfluencer. Today is Wednesday, the 8th of July 2026, and here's our main stories: IG Group proposes a Jersey holding company as first-half revenue jumps eighteen percent. Coinbase wins UK approval for stocks and derivatives. And Plus500 taps a UAE finfluencer. Today is Wednesday, the 8th of July 2026, and here's our main stories: IG Group proposes a Jersey holding company as first-half revenue jumps eighteen percent. Coinbase wins UK approval for stocks and derivatives. And Plus500 taps a UAE finfluencer. Stress-tested Liquidity, Gold Volatility & Dubai Growth | Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-PrimeStress-tested Liquidity, Gold Volatility & Dubai Growth | Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-PrimeStress-tested Liquidity, Gold Volatility & Dubai Growth | Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-PrimeStress-tested Liquidity, Gold Volatility & Dubai Growth | Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-PrimeStress-tested Liquidity, Gold Volatility & Dubai Growth | Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-PrimeStress-tested Liquidity, Gold Volatility & Dubai Growth | Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-PrimeHow do liquidity providers perform when markets are under extreme pressure? In this exclusive interview from iFX EXPO International 2026, Finance Magnates Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-Prime Liquidity, about the recent stress-tested Liquidity conducted by the company, the impact of January's historic gold market volatility, and why Dubai remains a key growth hub for the industry. In this interview, you'll learn: - How Match-Prime stress-tested its liquidity during major market events - What brokers should look for in a liquidity provider during volatile markets - Lessons from the industry's gold trading surge - Why collaboration between liquidity providers became critical - The challenges faced by new market entrants - How Match-Prime's Dubai office supports growth across the Middle East and Asia - Why face-to-face relationships still matter in institutional trading If you're a broker, liquidity provider, fintech executive, or active in the online trading industry, this interview offers valuable insights into today's market infrastructure and risk management. #MatchPrime #Liquidity #Forex #CFD #GoldTrading #LiquidityProvider #PrimeBrokerage #RiskManagement #Dubai #TradingInfrastructure #BrokerTechnology #iFXEXPO #FinanceMagnates #Fintech #CapitalMarketsHow do liquidity providers perform when markets are under extreme pressure? In this exclusive interview from iFX EXPO International 2026, Finance Magnates Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-Prime Liquidity, about the recent stress-tested Liquidity conducted by the company, the impact of January's historic gold market volatility, and why Dubai remains a key growth hub for the industry. In this interview, you'll learn: - How Match-Prime stress-tested its liquidity during major market events - What brokers should look for in a liquidity provider during volatile markets - Lessons from the industry's gold trading surge - Why collaboration between liquidity providers became critical - The challenges faced by new market entrants - How Match-Prime's Dubai office supports growth across the Middle East and Asia - Why face-to-face relationships still matter in institutional trading If you're a broker, liquidity provider, fintech executive, or active in the online trading industry, this interview offers valuable insights into today's market infrastructure and risk management. #MatchPrime #Liquidity #Forex #CFD #GoldTrading #LiquidityProvider #PrimeBrokerage #RiskManagement #Dubai #TradingInfrastructure #BrokerTechnology #iFXEXPO #FinanceMagnates #Fintech #CapitalMarketsHow do liquidity providers perform when markets are under extreme pressure? In this exclusive interview from iFX EXPO International 2026, Finance Magnates Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-Prime Liquidity, about the recent stress-tested Liquidity conducted by the company, the impact of January's historic gold market volatility, and why Dubai remains a key growth hub for the industry. In this interview, you'll learn: - How Match-Prime stress-tested its liquidity during major market events - What brokers should look for in a liquidity provider during volatile markets - Lessons from the industry's gold trading surge - Why collaboration between liquidity providers became critical - The challenges faced by new market entrants - How Match-Prime's Dubai office supports growth across the Middle East and Asia - Why face-to-face relationships still matter in institutional trading If you're a broker, liquidity provider, fintech executive, or active in the online trading industry, this interview offers valuable insights into today's market infrastructure and risk management. #MatchPrime #Liquidity #Forex #CFD #GoldTrading #LiquidityProvider #PrimeBrokerage #RiskManagement #Dubai #TradingInfrastructure #BrokerTechnology #iFXEXPO #FinanceMagnates #Fintech #CapitalMarketsHow do liquidity providers perform when markets are under extreme pressure? In this exclusive interview from iFX EXPO International 2026, Finance Magnates Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-Prime Liquidity, about the recent stress-tested Liquidity conducted by the company, the impact of January's historic gold market volatility, and why Dubai remains a key growth hub for the industry. In this interview, you'll learn: - How Match-Prime stress-tested its liquidity during major market events - What brokers should look for in a liquidity provider during volatile markets - Lessons from the industry's gold trading surge - Why collaboration between liquidity providers became critical - The challenges faced by new market entrants - How Match-Prime's Dubai office supports growth across the Middle East and Asia - Why face-to-face relationships still matter in institutional trading If you're a broker, liquidity provider, fintech executive, or active in the online trading industry, this interview offers valuable insights into today's market infrastructure and risk management. #MatchPrime #Liquidity #Forex #CFD #GoldTrading #LiquidityProvider #PrimeBrokerage #RiskManagement #Dubai #TradingInfrastructure #BrokerTechnology #iFXEXPO #FinanceMagnates #Fintech #CapitalMarketsHow do liquidity providers perform when markets are under extreme pressure? In this exclusive interview from iFX EXPO International 2026, Finance Magnates Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-Prime Liquidity, about the recent stress-tested Liquidity conducted by the company, the impact of January's historic gold market volatility, and why Dubai remains a key growth hub for the industry. In this interview, you'll learn: - How Match-Prime stress-tested its liquidity during major market events - What brokers should look for in a liquidity provider during volatile markets - Lessons from the industry's gold trading surge - Why collaboration between liquidity providers became critical - The challenges faced by new market entrants - How Match-Prime's Dubai office supports growth across the Middle East and Asia - Why face-to-face relationships still matter in institutional trading If you're a broker, liquidity provider, fintech executive, or active in the online trading industry, this interview offers valuable insights into today's market infrastructure and risk management. #MatchPrime #Liquidity #Forex #CFD #GoldTrading #LiquidityProvider #PrimeBrokerage #RiskManagement #Dubai #TradingInfrastructure #BrokerTechnology #iFXEXPO #FinanceMagnates #Fintech #CapitalMarketsHow do liquidity providers perform when markets are under extreme pressure? In this exclusive interview from iFX EXPO International 2026, Finance Magnates Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-Prime Liquidity, about the recent stress-tested Liquidity conducted by the company, the impact of January's historic gold market volatility, and why Dubai remains a key growth hub for the industry. In this interview, you'll learn: - How Match-Prime stress-tested its liquidity during major market events - What brokers should look for in a liquidity provider during volatile markets - Lessons from the industry's gold trading surge - Why collaboration between liquidity providers became critical - The challenges faced by new market entrants - How Match-Prime's Dubai office supports growth across the Middle East and Asia - Why face-to-face relationships still matter in institutional trading If you're a broker, liquidity provider, fintech executive, or active in the online trading industry, this interview offers valuable insights into today's market infrastructure and risk management. #MatchPrime #Liquidity #Forex #CFD #GoldTrading #LiquidityProvider #PrimeBrokerage #RiskManagement #Dubai #TradingInfrastructure #BrokerTechnology #iFXEXPO #FinanceMagnates #Fintech #CapitalMarketsIndustry Talks | Charles Savva | MiCA & Cyprus as a Financial Hub | iFX Expo International 2026Industry Talks | Charles Savva | MiCA & Cyprus as a Financial Hub | iFX Expo International 2026Industry Talks | Charles Savva | MiCA & Cyprus as a Financial Hub | iFX Expo International 2026Industry Talks | Charles Savva | MiCA & Cyprus as a Financial Hub | iFX Expo International 2026Industry Talks | Charles Savva | MiCA & Cyprus as a Financial Hub | iFX Expo International 2026Industry Talks | Charles Savva | MiCA & Cyprus as a Financial Hub | iFX Expo International 2026Is Cyprus still one of Europe's most attractive destinations for investment firms? In this conversation, Charles Savva, Managing Director at Savva & Associates, discusses the rising cost of obtaining a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license, the evolution of Cyprus as a financial hub, MiCA's impact on innovation, and the biggest mistakes firms make when relocating to the island. Filmed in collab with @iFXEXPOOfficialChannel . #Cyprus #MiCA #Fintech #Regulation #InvestmentFirms #Crypto #Finance #Business #IFXExpo #CapitalMarketsIs Cyprus still one of Europe's most attractive destinations for investment firms? In this conversation, Charles Savva, Managing Director at Savva & Associates, discusses the rising cost of obtaining a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license, the evolution of Cyprus as a financial hub, MiCA's impact on innovation, and the biggest mistakes firms make when relocating to the island. Filmed in collab with @iFXEXPOOfficialChannel . #Cyprus #MiCA #Fintech #Regulation #InvestmentFirms #Crypto #Finance #Business #IFXExpo #CapitalMarketsIs Cyprus still one of Europe's most attractive destinations for investment firms? In this conversation, Charles Savva, Managing Director at Savva & Associates, discusses the rising cost of obtaining a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license, the evolution of Cyprus as a financial hub, MiCA's impact on innovation, and the biggest mistakes firms make when relocating to the island. Filmed in collab with @iFXEXPOOfficialChannel . #Cyprus #MiCA #Fintech #Regulation #InvestmentFirms #Crypto #Finance #Business #IFXExpo #CapitalMarketsIs Cyprus still one of Europe's most attractive destinations for investment firms? In this conversation, Charles Savva, Managing Director at Savva & Associates, discusses the rising cost of obtaining a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license, the evolution of Cyprus as a financial hub, MiCA's impact on innovation, and the biggest mistakes firms make when relocating to the island. Filmed in collab with @iFXEXPOOfficialChannel . #Cyprus #MiCA #Fintech #Regulation #InvestmentFirms #Crypto #Finance #Business #IFXExpo #CapitalMarketsIs Cyprus still one of Europe's most attractive destinations for investment firms? In this conversation, Charles Savva, Managing Director at Savva & Associates, discusses the rising cost of obtaining a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license, the evolution of Cyprus as a financial hub, MiCA's impact on innovation, and the biggest mistakes firms make when relocating to the island. Filmed in collab with @iFXEXPOOfficialChannel . #Cyprus #MiCA #Fintech #Regulation #InvestmentFirms #Crypto #Finance #Business #IFXExpo #CapitalMarketsIs Cyprus still one of Europe's most attractive destinations for investment firms? In this conversation, Charles Savva, Managing Director at Savva & Associates, discusses the rising cost of obtaining a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license, the evolution of Cyprus as a financial hub, MiCA's impact on innovation, and the biggest mistakes firms make when relocating to the island. Filmed in collab with @iFXEXPOOfficialChannel . #Cyprus #MiCA #Fintech #Regulation #InvestmentFirms #Crypto #Finance #Business #IFXExpo #CapitalMarkets