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Thursday, October 8, 2026

UK retail trading is booming for some brokers while IG struggles
ThinkMarkets UK grew active clients 40 percent and first-time depositors 123 percent, returning to profit, while EC Markets doubled UK revenue to over 6.3 million dollars. Smaller brokers are winning as the giants struggle.
Market Authority7 min read

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

UK crypto firms now have five months to apply, or face being shut out
The FCA's crypto authorisation gateway opened on 30 September and closes on 28 February 2027. Full regulation starts on 25 October 2027. Firms that miss the window may not be able to serve UK clients when the regime begins.
Market Authority7 min read

Monday, September 28, 2026

Friday, September 25, 2026

The FCA raided three London crypto peer-to-peer operations and the perimeter is being walked
The FCA moved with HMRC and police against three London peer-to-peer crypto operations. The pattern is now recognisable: enforcement rather than legislation walking the perimeter.
Market Authority7 min read