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STREAM SYSTEMS APPOINTS MARK WEBSTER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

May 2, 20256 min

Stream Systems LLC has appointed Mark Webster as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 28, 2025. Webster assumes CEO duties previously performed by Founder Michael Cammarata, who remains as Stream’s Executive Chairman of the Board and Head of Trading andcc. The appointment is a key part of Stream’s future-looking goal of becoming a leading platform provider for fully-electronic trading of foreign exchange options and swaps. “I am excited to help drive this innovative company to its next...

by BusinessWire

API/Connectivity

Alpaca Raises $52M in Series C to Drive Global Expansion

April 24, 20254 min

Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, announced its $52 million Series C funding round today from its new office in Manhattan, New York. This significant milestone further accelerates Alpaca’s global expansion and development of its industry-leading product offerings. This round saw participation from new and returning investors, including Derayah Financial, 850 Management, National Investments Company (NIC), Unbound, and Portage Ventures. The participation of returning investors underscores their continued confidence in Alpaca’s vision and...

by BusinessWire

Platforms

Edge Focus Closes $150M ABS Deal, Launching Tech Credit Platform

April 21, 20255 min

Edge Focus, a fast-growing private credit firm focused on consumer assets, today announced the successful closing of its inaugural asset-backed securities (ABS) transaction EDGEX 2025-1NN, securing funding for $150 million in collateral. The deal marks a major milestone in the company’s capital markets strategy and establishes the foundation for its ABS issuance program, EDGEX. The transaction was led by CRB Securities who structured the transaction, with Nelnet Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nelnet, Inc...

by PRNewswire

Platforms

Mitrade Adopts Digital KYC to Speed Up EU Trader Onboarding

March 20, 20253 min

Mitrade EU, a CySEC-licensed CFD trading platform, is advancing digital transformation to improve access to financial markets. Its new streamlined, paperless Know Your Customer (KYC) process enhances efficiency and eco-friendliness while following regulatory requirements. This shift makes onboarding more intuitive for new investors while also aligning with global sustainability practices. Traditionally, opening a CFD trading account requires extensive documentation and manual verification that can last for days or weeks. According to The Fintech Times, corporate client...

by PRNewswire

Platforms

NinjaTrader Unveils NinjaTrader Live

March 18, 20255 min

Futures trading leader relaunches livestream platform, delivering an exclusive futures focused community featuring notable macro and futures trading experts, real-time insights, and trading strategies demonstrated live

by GlobeNewswire

Blockchain

Aurum Secures $12M Seed; Announced New Appointment

February 25, 20257 min

Aurum, a prominent innovator in blockchain asset management solutions based in Dubai, has successfully closed a $12 million investment round, propelling the company to a remarkable $100 million valuation. This milestone solidifies Aurum’s position at the forefront of digital finance innovation and marks the beginning of an ambitious expansion strategy, now under the strategic leadership of Bryan Benson. A seasoned executive with over 27 years of experience across Latin America, the US, Europe, and the...

by PRNewswire

Platforms

ATFX Africa Honored as Africa’s Best and Most Trusted Broker

February 18, 20255 min

ATFX Africa has established itself as a prominent force in online trading, earning recognition for its commitment to innovation, transparency, and client satisfaction.

by GlobeNewswire

Crypto Currencies

TwentyOneVC Launches Crypto Arbitrage Service for Market Efficiency

February 13, 20255 min

TwentyOneVC today announced the launch of its crypto arbitrage service, designed to help traders capitalize on price variations across digital asset markets. This new service reflects the firm’s ongoing efforts to provide structured investment solutions in response to the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. “Arbitrage changed the investment space since it was incorporated in 2020, and it’s now even more important with the changes in the crypto market. As volatility increases, arbitrage provides investors with a structured...

by BusinessWire

Blockchain

Ondo Finance Unveils Integrated Infrastructure Suite

February 7, 20258 min

Involvement from Franklin Templeton, Wellington Management, WisdomTree, McKinsey, and Others Reflects Growing Institutional Interest in Blockchain and Tokenization

by PRNewswire

Platforms

NinjaTrader Announces Addition of Commodities Expert Tracy Shuchart

February 6, 20255 min

Shuchart will join the NinjaTrader Live team as Senior Economist, bringing her expertise of commodities markets to NinjaTrader users

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