Abdelaziz Fathi
Senior Reporter, Brokers and Prop Firms
Abdelaziz Fathi covers the intersection of forex/CFD brokerage, regulation, liquidity, fintech, and digital assets. With a B.A. in Finance and hands-on industry exposure, Aziz blends analytical rigor with clear storytelling to make complex market structure understandable for traders, brokers, and fintech professionals.
December 2021
Iran Renews Ban on Crypto Mining to Stave Off Electricity Outages
Iran’s government is temporarily banning cryptocurrency mining as officials blame the energy-intensive industry for unplanned blackouts during the cold winter months.
Playtech Expands US Reach via Link-Up with Parx Interactive and Bet365
Gambling technology firm Playtech has agreed to supply its casino facilities in Michigan and New Jersey as it looks to grow its North American footprint.
CySEC Revokes AFX Capital Markets License, Fines CEO and Auditors
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) confirmed on Thursday that it has wholly withdrawn the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license AFX Capital Markets Ltd.
French Regulators Blocklist 16 FX and Cryptocurrency Websites
France’s financial markets regulators warned the French public of more investment websites that do not have authorization to operate within the country.
Crypto.com Strikes First Sponsorship Deal with a Women’s Sports Team
The Los Angeles-based National Women’s Soccer League franchise today announced a sponsorship agreement with Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com.
TradeZero Taps Futu Alumni as CEO and COO of Securities Clearing Business
TradeZero announced the appointment of Ila Jehl III and Colette Rex today, two industry veterans with extensive experience in the global brokerage industry.
Bank of Russia Mulls Ban on Cryptocurrency Investments
Russia’s central bank is mulling a new plan to prohibit investing in cryptocurrencies in the country amid concerns that it could threaten financial security.
Deutsche Börse Successfully Buys Majority Stake in Crypto Finance
German stock market operator, Deutsche Börse Group has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Crypto Finance AG.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves and Karthik Subramanian.