CFOtech US - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers
United States

Trading Stories

American Stories

Trading stories

DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
Crypto

DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts

DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Global Stories

Trading stories

Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts
Gaming

Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts details Star Citizen's boundless vision, from procedural planets and VR to crafting, base building and dynamic server tech.

By Darren Price • 17 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Qubitra plots quantum push for finance & marketplace
Digital Transformation

Qubitra plots quantum push for finance & marketplace

Qubitra, backed by SC Ventures and Fujitsu, maps out quantum apps and a marketplace to push finance use cases into production by 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Banks accelerate shift from AI research to practical deployment
Fintech

Banks accelerate shift from AI research to practical deployment

Banks have accelerated the shift from AI research to practical tools, with top institutions rapidly deploying innovations in trading, fraud prevention, and customer service.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Exegy launches Nexus to cut market data costs by over 40%
Partner Programmes

Exegy launches Nexus to cut market data costs by over 40%

Exegy's new Nexus platform cuts capital markets data costs by over 40%, using FPGA tech to speed up processing and reduce hardware needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
Crypto

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration

Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading
Software-as-a-Service

Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading

Taoshi has launched Glitch, an innovative SaaS platform designed to offer advanced AI-driven trading strategies to retail investors worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Trading app downloads surge 47% year-on-year in 2024
Google

Trading app downloads surge 47% year-on-year in 2024

Trading app downloads soar by 47% in 2024, with 7.3 million new users added, reports SplitMetrics. Trade Republic leads new user gains, Robinhood tops lifetime downloads.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Trading stories

WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security
Software-as-a-Service

WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security

Crypto exchange WazirX is integrating Fireblocks technology to tighten custody, access and transaction controls for its 16m users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI to redefine finance as cost & cyber risks surge in 2026
Digital Transformation

AI to redefine finance as cost & cyber risks surge in 2026

AI will move from hype to hard choices in finance in 2026, as firms juggle automation gains with surging cyber threats and cost pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 10 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Pharmx launches Pharmacy Portal to streamline supply chain
Customer Experience

Pharmx launches Pharmacy Portal to streamline supply chain

Pharmx Technologies has launched a centralised Pharmacy Portal to simplify operations and boost trading across Australia's pharmacy supply chain.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
Stock Market

Australian investors drive record US options trading surge

Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Kiwis rush to cryptocurrency trading amid Bitcoin surge
Crypto

Kiwis rush to cryptocurrency trading amid Bitcoin surge

Interest in cryptocurrency trading is surging in New Zealand, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of USD $90,000, boosting trading activity significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Is Crypto gambling? Let's 'roll the dice' on this debate
Crypto

Is Crypto gambling? Let's 'roll the dice' on this debate

As cryptocurrencies polarise opinion, the debate rages: is crypto merely gambling, or a daring avenue for diversifying investments?.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
LSEG & Perennial Partners join forces to streamline trading
Unified Communications

LSEG & Perennial Partners join forces to streamline trading

LSEG has announced a strategic partnership with Perennial Partners to enhance buy-side investment workflows using integrated portfolio management tools and real-time market data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Easy crypto on Crypto taxes: Ignorance is never bliss!
Crypto

Easy crypto on Crypto taxes: Ignorance is never bliss!

As crypto trading gains momentum, with colossal drops and staggering climbs, many traders forget about ensuing tax requirements, wrongly assuming it to be outside conventional financial regulations.

By Janine Grainger • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks
Artificial Intelligence

Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks

UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024