Traders report surprise password resets from Topstep and MFF - sparking breach fears. Silence from firms only fuels the fire.

cTrader wins Best Mobile App at 2025 Global Forex Awards, reinforcing its edge in UX, speed, and mobile-first trading innovation.

LTX launches BondGPT Intelligence to bring predictive AI into institutional bond trading workflows.

SEC reopens RIA registrations for Swiss firms under FINMA, enabling compliant cross-border advisory services.

Citi fined €350K after a $444B fat-finger order crashed Nordic markets. Risk controls under fire.

ASIC secures guilty pleas in Telegram-based pump & dump case, marking a major crackdown on social-driven market manipulation.

FINRA fines Susquehanna $100K for TRACE reporting failures and supervision lapses, highlighting rising regulatory pressure.

Spotware names Yiota Hadjilouka as COO, signaling strategic growth for cTrader amid rising demand from brokers and prop firms.

Level2 and Lightspeed empower algo trading with no-code drag‑&‑drop strategies—making systematic trading accessible to serious users.

The FCA leads a global crackdown on rogue Finfluencers, sparking arrests, warnings, and takedowns in over 8 countries.

Hong Kong’s SFC restricts GCML, raising red flags for integrity and licensing-prop firms should take note.

IBKR upgrades PortfolioAnalyst with fixed income tools and better account integration for sharper trade analysis.

Despite an 80% global fail rate, South American traders keep retrying prop challenges, showing unmatched resilience and growth.

Axcera names Lubomir Marasi as Commercial Director to lead strategic growth and scale its all-in-one prop trading infrastructure

Genesis 8.12 brings AI to no-code app building, boosting speed and agility for prop firms and institutional traders.

CMC Markets’ profits drop 24% as it pivots toward DeFi, Web3, and strategic realignment to counter slowing retail growth.

FXIFY plants a tree for every funded challenge, aiming to grow 15K trees in 2025 as part of its Earth Day reforestation campaign.

Romania’s Investimental adds EU equities via DXtrade, boosting access, flexibility & cross-market trading.

cTrader adds WebView plugins, letting prop firms embed tools, AI, or content directly into the trading platform.

Bulgaria is set to join the eurozone in 2026-cutting FX risk and easing prop firm operations in Eastern Europe.

SEC sues New Line Capital and founder for overcharging clients and violating fiduciary duties over five years of advisory misconduct.

Kraken debuts Prime, a brokerage platform for institutions offering custody, trading, credit, and 20+ venue liquidity in one place.

Interactive Brokers adds FDIC protection for uninvested cash, covering up to $10M in joint accounts without affecting trading access.

Robinhood has officially closed its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, marking a bold entry into the institutional crypto space.

MetaQuotes has rolled out MetaTrader 5 build 5050, delivering major upgrades for professional traders and developers.

In a surprise turn, the SEC has dropped its lawsuit against Binance and founder CZ — a move sending ripples through the trading and crypto communities.

ICE has entered the battery metals space with four new futures contracts covering lithium, cobalt, and spodumene. The move expands its energy derivatives portfolio and offers prop traders new instruments in a fast-evolving market tied to electric vehicles and renewable energy.

NinjaTrader has been fined $250,000 by the NFA for AML and supervisory failures. As a key tech provider in the prop trading world, the ruling is a wake-up call on the importance of compliance infrastructure.

Bybit has secured its MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA and opened a European HQ in Vienna, marking a major step forward for crypto regulation in the EU. For prop firms, this signals increased clarity and opportunity in the European market.

OANDA, the U.S.-based broker now owned by prop trading leader FTMO, has been fined $600,000 by the NFA for compliance failures, including capital mismanagement and weak customer safeguards. The case raises broader questions about transparency and oversight in the funded trading ecosystem.

A recent disruption to MetaTrader access in China has highlighted growing restrictions on foreign trading apps. New users were blocked from MT4/MT5 mobile platforms for over a week, prompting emergency updates and workarounds.

The London Prop Trading Expo 2025 lands on September 27 at Novotel London West, offering a one-day networking and learning event for traders, firms, and fintechs. With panels, workshops, and platform showcases, it’s shaping up to be a major gathering for the global funded trading community.

CME Group is launching new crypto indices and reference rates, improving transparency and real-time pricing for altcoins. This is a key move for funded crypto traders and prop firms expanding their digital asset offerings.

Cape Town plays host to Africa’s largest fintech and trading event as FMAS:25 kicks off at the CTICC. With top firms like Mastercard, Binance, and Exness in attendance, the summit offers a massive opportunity for prop firms, fintech leaders, and brokers to connect, innovate, and tap into Africa’s growing digital finance market.

Robinhood has launched Robinhood Legend, a browser-based desktop platform tailored for active UK traders. Designed for speed and full customization, the platform offers advanced charting, real-time data, and multi-monitor support — all for free.

Brokeree Solutions and Spotware have deepened their partnership with the launch of the first-ever PAMM integration for cTrader. This move opens new opportunities for portfolio management, enabling brokers and prop firms to offer multi-platform investing, advanced risk control, and trader ranking tools within the cTrader environment.

Spotware has rolled out a major update to its cTrader Invite toolkit, transforming it into a powerful, automated referral engine for brokers and prop firms. With full CRM sync, embedded IB onboarding, and real-time analytics, it’s set to redefine how firms scale partnerships and track conversions.

Tradu, the trading platform owned by Stratos Group, has partnered with Salt Edge to ensure PSD2 compliance and unlock instant account funding via open banking. The integration enhances security, streamlines onboarding, and allows traders to top up in real-time — a must-have feature in today’s fast-paced trading environment.

Devexperts has integrated BridgeWise’s AI-powered research tool, Bridget, into its Devexa trading assistant, offering real-time insights and stock analysis via chat.

TradingView has expanded its tick chart coverage across nearly all markets and symbols, giving traders enhanced access to detailed price action tools. Ideal for high-frequency strategies and funded challenges, this update positions TradingView as a top-tier platform for serious technical traders.