Kraken Expands into Traditional Finance with Commission-Free Stock Trading and $1.5B NinjaTrader Acquisition

Kraken’s expansion into traditional financial markets marks a strategic shift for the crypto exchange. By offering commission-free trading of U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, Kraken is positioning itself as a comprehensive trading platform that bridges the gap between digital assets and traditional financial instruments.​ The acquisition of NinjaTrader, a retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion […]

IC Markets Appoints Jason Hughes as Head of MENA Operations

In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the MENA region, IC Markets has appointed Jason Hughes as the Head of MENA Operations. Hughes previously held a senior position at eToro, where he was instrumental in driving growth and establishing key partnerships across the Middle East.​ With over a decade of experience in the […]