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DZ Bank secures German regulatory approval for crypto asset trading

13 January 2026

DZ Bank secures German regulatory approval for crypto asset trading

At launch, the platform will support Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Cardano, with asset expansion likely to follow.

BME structured products end 2025 with €15.8m December turnover

13 Jan 2026

BME structured products end 2025 with €15.8m December turnover

Ibex 35 leads monthly volumes; warrants account for over 65% of invested value.

FAB and T. Rowe Price join forces for broader GCC investments

13 Jan 2026

FAB and T. Rowe Price join forces for broader GCC investments

First Abu Dhabi Bank and T. Rowe Price have partnered to expand global equity, fixed income and multi-asset offerings across the Gulf region.

Cboe Europe to wind down CEDX Derivatives Exchange

13 Jan 2026

Cboe Europe to wind down CEDX Derivatives Exchange

Cboe Europe is closing down its CEDX derivatives exchange, with all trading set to cease by 20 February.

Isda flags shift in credit derivatives trading activity

13 Jan 2026

Isda flags shift in credit derivatives trading activity

The report highlights the UK’s overall dominance, far outpacing the US and Europe.

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13 Jan 2026

GenTwo partners with Binance to broaden crypto infrastructure

The development adds Binance to GenTwo’s growing list of digital asset...

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12 Jan 2026

SRP in brief: New Year kicks off with market momentum

From Morgan Stanley’s foray into crypto ETF to best-performing...

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12 Jan 2026

FTSE-linked autocalls outperform UK funds in past decade

Analysis of 2,000 maturities highlights consistent gains and strong...

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12 Jan 2026

Jackson Financial and TPG partner to bolster annuity growth

Partnership includes equity exchange and 10-year investment management...

Blockstream to acquire Numeus Group’s derivatives team

12 Jan 2026

Blockstream to acquire Numeus Group’s derivatives team

The acquisition is aimed at expanding the company’s Bitcoin trading and yield generation capabilities by reinforcing its position as a leading provider of institutional-grade, risk-managed Bitcoin yield solutions.

Coincheck Group signs agreement to acquire digital asset manager 3iQ

12 Jan 2026

Coincheck Group signs agreement to acquire digital asset manager 3iQ

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and final due diligence.

SG Prime Services updates CTA index constituents for 2026

12 Jan 2026

SG Prime Services updates CTA index constituents for 2026

Société Générale has updated its 2026 CTA indices, adding managers including Crabel and Pimco following its annual performance review.