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      Image for: AI for Trading: The 2026 Complete Guide

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the trading world, opening up unprecedented levels of efficiency, accuracy, and speed in financial markets. By 2025, AI will handle almost 89% of the world's trading volume—changing everything from high-frequency equity trading to decentralized crypto ecosystems. This guide explores how AI trading platforms leverage advanced algorithms, machine learning, neural networks, and real-time data analysis to automate trade, reduce human error, and execute trades at a record rate.

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      Image for: The Trump Effect on Digital Assets and Stablecoins - Olaf Ransome

      Digital assets are on the Trump agenda. Amongst the flurry of Executive Orders signed in the White House was a directive on things Digital Assets (see comments for link). Trump was expected to be “pro Crypto”. This order tastes better than “just Crypto”; in my opinion it is “pro Digital Assets” ice cream with a generous sprinkling of “America first” on top, but bureaucrats don’t get one of whatever it is “this” turns out to be. Read on for more, and please do share a comment or two.

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      Image for: TrumpCoin, Trump & crypto – all you need to know

      An analysis of all the cryptocurrencies related to Donald Trump, as well as an overview of his own involvement in the crypto space.

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      Image for: What Is OTC Trading?

      Over-the-counter (OTC) trading refers to transactions conducted directly between two parties, outside of centralized exchanges. This guide explains how OTC markets work in forex, crypto, and equities, including the role of dealers, pricing mechanics, and why institutional players often prefer OTC execution.

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      Image for: Stablecoins are becoming just like money - Olaf Ransome

      What good are stablecoins? The news, or at least my news, is that they are starting to be used beyond the world of crypto for things we normally associate with money; a store of value, a medium of exchange and a means of payment. The new is converging with old. In this month’s post I shed some light on how stablecoins are being used like money and why this might matter to you as an individual or as a business.

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      Image for: Stablecoins and Yield - Olaf Ransome

      In financial services, tomorrow’s world is all about digital assets. Stablecoins are a new way to hold a cash balance, but they don’t pay interest. Until now.

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      Image for: Crypto Fair Price Estimation

      Provide a benchmark or reference point for current market prices. Allow investors to identify potential overvalued or undervalued assets. Facilitate more informed decision-making by giving insights into how an asset's value has historically been perceived.

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      Image for: A Guide To Setting Up A Retail Brokerage In Mauritius

      Mauritius is an attractive destination for retail brokerages, and the FSC of Mauritius continues to support the development of regulatory frameworks. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering setting up a retail brokerage in Mauritius.

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      Image for: Stablecoins in Europe now we have MiCA - Olaf Ransome

      Rules and regs have come to Europe’s crypto markets. In this post, we’ll take a look at the thing called MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) and how it impacts Stablecoins. We’ll get in to the when, the what, the why and the so-what.

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      Image for: Is KuCoin Safe to Use in 2026?

      KuCoin has been one of the most popular crypto exchanges globally, but regulatory pressure has raised questions. We assess its current security posture, licensing status, and what the risks are for traders today.

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      Image for: What Is Scalping in Trading?

      Scalping is one of the most active trading styles to capture small price movements. This guide covers the mechanics of scalping, the platforms and tools best suited for it, and the risk management discipline required to make it sustainable.

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      Dark pools are a large part of the market, and how institutional traders keep their trades anonymous. We what dark pools are, the different types, and their effect on the broader market.

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      Image for: Is Bitget Safe to Use?

      Bitget has grown rapidly to become one of the top 10 crypto exchanges by volume. But how safe is it? We examine its security infrastructure, regulatory compliance, proof of reserves, and what traders should know before depositing funds.

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      Image for: Crypto Prime Brokerages: A New Frontier

      As institutional interest in digital assets grows, crypto prime brokerages have emerged to provide the infrastructure that serious players need, from custodial services and lending to OTC execution and portfolio margining. This article explores the landscape.

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      Image for: Best crypto exchange providers 2024

      Choosing which platform to start trading crypto on can be tricky, as there are thousands of options. Here is a guide to the best crypto exchange providers in 2024.

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      Image for: An analysis of Sushi in 2024

      Sushi (formerly SushiSwap) is a key player in the DeFi space. As DEXs gain more prominence in cryptocurrency, Sushi is likely to stand out as a platform.

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      Image for: An overview of stablecoins in 2024 - Olaf Ransome

      This is the first edition of a monthly column on things liquidity. I am going to focus on the plumbing part of liquidity; how to make sure we have enough money and securities in the right currency, in the right place and at the right time to settle trades and make payments. Please do share your views and do ask questions. I’ll try to offer you some help either directly or in a future post.

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      Image for: Crypto at a Crossroads: Adopting FX Market Structure or Forging its Own Path?

      As the crypto market reaches a crossroads for its future development, the industry and regulators need to decide whether to fully adopt traditional financial market structures to increase stability and attract institutional investment, or maintain crypto's decentralized ethos at the risk of impeding mainstream and institutional adoption.

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      Bybit has launched Perp Options, described as the first options contracts built on TradFi perpetuals, giving traders round-the-clock access to US equity options. SpaceX and Nvidia are the first underlying assets, with USDT settlement and integration into Bybit's Unified Trading Account.

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      Use this trading preparation checklist to plan your session, define entry rules, manage risk, and build a disciplined trading routine in seven steps.

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      Your Bourse expands its crypto liquidity ecosystem with Caladan, giving brokers access to broader market coverage, institutional execution capacity and streamlined settlement.

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      Scope Markets, the retail brokerage part of Rostro Group, has appointed Ibrahim Hossny as Head of Research and Marketing for the Middle East and North Africa.

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      Hantec Prime, the institutional division of Hantec Markets, has reported trading volume up more than 300% year-to-date, alongside the addition of 42 new institutional clients since December, capping one of its strongest years of growth to date.

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      Learn how to refine XAUUSD support and resistance on the daily chart using candle bodies, market structure and weekly gold levels for swing trading. A slug alone cannot guarantee a top Google ranking. Keep it focused rather than adding every supporting keyword.

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      The week in Dubai will be focused on connecting directly with the industry and discussing how technology can help modern brokerages simplify operations, automate workflows, strengthen operational control, and scale efficiently.

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      Devexperts has launched a turnkey solution giving brokers in South Korea access to US equity markets, combining its DXtrade trading platform, dxFeed market data, and execution services. The offering targets South Korea's growing retail demand for US stocks, worth several billion USD monthly.

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      Assess why WTI crude oil surged past $105 per barrel amid Saudi pipeline disruptions, record tanker charter rates, and escalating geopolitical tensions.

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      Bitcoin price forecast: BTC/USD retests $78,460–$80,215 resistance. Watch bearish confirmation toward $72,480 or a bullish breakout toward $86,150.

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