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eToro vs. Plus500
The post eToro vs. Plus500 by Benzinga Contributors appeared first on Benzinga. Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. Whether you’re drawn to eToro’s comprehensive social trading experience or Plus500’s streamlined CFD trading, your ideal trading partner is just a click away. Start sha
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Plus500 Review
The post Plus500 Review by Benzinga Sponsored appeared first on Benzinga. Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. Why Plus500 Brokerage Over Others? Plus500 is a global multi-asset fintech group operating trading platforms globally, offering offers a range of trading products including
Crypto
Bitcoin treasury Strive bought 20 BTC, but 110,000 new shares left holders with less Bitcoin exposure
Bitcoin holdings rose 0.10%, while effective common shares increased 0.13% and trimmed gross per-share exposure by about 0.03%. The post Bitcoin treasury Strive bought 20 BTC, but 110,000 new shares left holders with less Bitcoin exposure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Revolut Discusses a $500 Billion Founder Award. The Talks Start Before Its $200 Billion IPO Target Is Reached
Revolut is in talks with investors to build a new staged incentive scheme for chief executive Nik Storonsky, one that would trigger at a $500 billion valuation, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The talks are underway while Revolut's most recent secondary round v
Aramco's Record Profits Hide a Growing Cash Flow Crisis
While most media are focusing on the financial windfall due to the geopolitical turmoil (Iran war), Saudi Aramco's second-quarter 2026 results hide risks facing the Kingdom. The world’s largest oil producer’s adjusted net income has reached $33.4 billion, taking first-half adjusted earnings to $67.2
Commodities
Japan’s intervention stabilizes yen as dollar weakens
Crypto
Crypto-backed Michigan House incumbent loses primary despite $2M PAC support
A Midwest Democratic primary that raised accusations of payback from the cryptocurrency industry ended with the unseating of two-term incumbent Shri Thanedar.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Goes Dark During US Trading Hours
Many users of Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR) reported difficulties accessing the broker's platform today (Wednesday), with posts on social media indicating login and connectivity issues during US trading hours.Finance Magnates independently verified the reported login issues after being unable t
Crypto
Western Union brings stablecoin remittances to Visa network with Stablecard
The remittance giant is rolling out Stablecard across 37 markets, targeting cross-border payments and consumers seeking US dollar-denominated savings in volatile economies.
Banking
Bank of America, USAA ink patent agreement
The deal allows each company to use the other’s full portfolio of patents. USAA for years has sued – or threatened court action against – banks it says infringe on its remote deposit capture patents.
Bank of America spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees, CEO says
Employers have grappled with soaring demand for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which can cost thousands of dollars per patient annually.
Crypto
An AI data center firm just raised $25 million, but 90% of it vanishes in days to pay off one massive loan
Principal alone would absorb 89.5% of headline gross proceeds, while the warrant structure can add 11.7 million shares. The post An AI data center firm just raised $25 million, but 90% of it vanishes in days to pay off one massive loan appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BP’s New Boss Has a Message for Britain
In 2020, BP unveiled a “major, necessary step in support of our purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet.” The new strategy – “performing while transforming” – would see the firm “significantly scale-up our low carbon energy business” as part of a commitment “to become a net zero compan
Spotex Connects Execution Venue to BitGo Custody and Settlement Network
Spotex has connected its institutional execution venue to BitGo’s custody, settlement and prime brokerage infrastructure, becoming the latest venue to plug into the custodian’s institutional rails. The integration lets eligible institutional clients trade Spotex’s digital asset liquidity while their
Crypto
Coldcard exploit could boost demand for regulated bitcoin exposure, analysts say
Fiserv and Stuut partner to bring agentic AI to enterprise receivables
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced a strategic partnership with Stuut Technologies to help eligible enterprise finance teams modernize manual, fragmented B2B receivables processes where available.
UW Credit Union selects DNA from Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a global leader in payments and financial technology, today announced that UW Credit Union, one of the nation’s leading credit unions, has selected DNA from Fiserv as its future core processing platform.
Crypto
Circle Taps Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock as Validators for September Arc Launch
Circle's USDC distribution deal with Coinbase has been renewed on existing terms, and Arc's testnet has processed half a billion transactions.
Hormuz Draft Agreement Reportedly Awaits Khamenei Approval
Oil markets are awaiting a decision from Iran’s supreme leader after Iranian and Omani negotiators reportedly completed a draft agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the main export route for Persian Gulf oil and LNG. Two regional officials briefed on the talks told the Associated Press
India Weighs Gas Levy to Bankroll $42 Billion Fuel Reserve Plan
Just a day after details emerged of India’s plans to expand strategic crude oil storage, new reports claim New Delhi is considering a new funding mechanism that would shift part of the cost of a far larger, $42-billion strategic fuel reserve program onto gas consumers. According to Business Standard