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Bookmap Partners with Plus500 to Expand Futures Trading Access

Bookmap has teamed up with Plus500 to give traders seamless futures market access, combining advanced visualization with low‑latency execution. The new partnership offers two distinct pathways for users to connect to global exchanges.

11 Aug 2026·9 views

Broker News

ActivTrades Offers Up to 3.3% Interest on Idle USD Cash

ActivTrades has introduced a new program that pays interest on unallocated cash in client accounts, offering up to 3.3% per annum on USD balances and 2.4% on EUR balances (capped at €100,000). The interest accrues daily and is credited monthly, with no minimum deposit or trading requirement.

11 Aug 2026·9 views

Broker News

Retail Brokers See Q2 2026 Trading Volume Drop Amid Growing Accounts

In Q2 2026, 45 of 51 retail brokers saw trading volumes fall, even as active client numbers rose. Axi led per‑account gains, yet overall volume slipped 7‑9%.

11 Aug 2026·9 views

Market Analysis

BIP‑110 Fails After Two Blocks; CLARITY Act Heads to Senate Vote

Bitcoin’s controversial BIP‑110 soft‑fork fizzled after two blocks, while the CLARITY Act moves toward a September Senate vote likely to be rejected.

10 Aug 2026·39 views

Market Analysis

Japanese Government Bonds Slip as BOJ Signals Faster Rate Hike Path

JGB yields rose in early Tokyo trading after the Bank of Japan’s July 30‑31 Summary of Opinions hinted at a potentially accelerated schedule of interest‑rate hikes.

10 Aug 2026·34 views

Japanese Government Bonds Slip as BOJ Signals Faster Rate Hikes

JGBs fell in early Tokyo trading after the Bank of Japan's July 30‑31 Summary of Opinions hinted at a potentially quicker pace of future rate increases.

10 Aug 2026·35 views

Market Analysis

Gold Stays Flat as U.S. July Payrolls Signal Softening Labor Market

Gold prices remained unchanged in the Asian session as U.S. July payroll data led investors to anticipate a gentler labor‑market trajectory, weighing on the dollar and supporting precious metals, according to Sucden Financial.

10 Aug 2026·33 views

Market Analysis

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady Amid Iran Tensions and Pending Inflation Data

U.S. stock-index futures remain largely unchanged on Sunday, as fresh demands from Iran intensify uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, while traders await key inflation figures later this week.

10 Aug 2026·30 views

Broker News

Circle Launches USDC on OKX’s X Layer, Expanding Broker Options

Circle has introduced its USDC stablecoin and cross‑chain transfer protocol to X Layer, OKX’s Ethereum‑compatible layer‑2, giving traders and brokers new avenues for stablecoin use within a high‑volume exchange ecosystem.

9 Aug 2026·40 views

Broker News

Bybit expands tokenised equity offerings with four new xStocks in Dual Asset structured yield

Bybit has introduced four additional tokenised equity pairs—Meta, Tesla, Robinhood and Circle—to its Dual Asset structured product, raising the total supported xStocks to ten and outlining the associated risk profile for traders.

9 Aug 2026·38 views

Broker News

Broker Rebranding and Product Expansion Drive Retail Trading Evolution

Retail brokers are shedding the word “Markets” from their names and adding crypto, equities and payment services to their offerings. Meanwhile, QRS Global has relaunched as Brex Capital following a Thai investigation.

9 Aug 2026·37 views