Author: Chain Wire

Panama City, Panama, July 6th, 2026, Chainwire

Deribit by Coinbase, via its broker-dealer DRB Panama Inc., and SignalPlus, a leading provider of software and infrastructure solutions for crypto derivatives, today announced the launch of The Island, their fifth trading competition and biggest edition to date.

Running for 35 days, the competition features up to $600,000 USDC in prizes across solo and team competition, daily and weekly reward rounds, Mystery Box deposit mechanics, short-dated options challenges, and a Private Island jackpot.

Registration for The Island opens on June 29 at 08:00 UTC, with the competition running from July 6 at 08:00 UTC through August 10 at 23:59 UTC. To participate, users must trade through SignalPlus on Deribit. Competition standings will be based on eligible options and futures trading volume only, with options weighted 1.0 and futures weighted 0.5.

The campaign is designed around eleven core arenas spanning weekly volume competition, daily reward loops, team participation, referral-driven expansion, whale and block-trade incentives, and dynamic ecosystem progression in one connected experience. New mechanics in this edition include the Mystery Box deposit experience, a weekly P&L leaderboard, short-dated options reward multipliers, and the Flash Arena, where higher short-dated options volume unlocks more jackpot shots and reward opportunities.

Key Details

• Total Prize Pool: Up to $600,000 USDC
• Registration Period: June 29, 2026, 08:00 UTC – August 10, 2026, 23:59 UTC
• Competition Period: July 6, 2026, 08:00 UTC – August 10, 2026, 23:59 UTC
• Eligibility: Open to eligible retail traders on Deribit via SignalPlus
• Registration Link: https://t.signalplus.com/deribitislandcompetition

This campaign is run by DRB Panama Inc and is not targeted at or intended for residents of Dubai, UAE. T&Cs apply. Virtual Assets are subject to extreme market volatility, involve a high degree of risk, and can lose value, in part or in full.

Early Bird Incentives

• Users who register by July 7th will receive 3 free Deribit options.
• Team captains who invite five or more friends to register by July 7th will have a chance to win a Cressi Velvet Wetsuit valued at 300 USDC.
• Among the first 10 participants to reach 200M in trading volume by July 12, one randomly selected winner will receive two RIMOWA suitcases valued at 5,000 USDC in total.

“The Island brings together everything we want this competition to be: bigger scale, stronger participation loops, and a structure that rewards how active options traders actually engage,” said Luuk Strijers, Senior Director from Deribit by Coinbase. “With solo and team competition, short-dated options mechanics and aspirational rewards led by the Private Island jackpot, this is our most ambitious retail trading campaign yet.”

“We are excited to partner with Deribit by Coinbase once again on the latest edition of the competition,” said Chris Yu, CEO and Co-Founder from SignalPlus. “The Island is designed to make participation more dynamic and more rewarding, whether traders are competing on volume, teaming up with their network, or engaging through short-dated options and daily missions. Together, we are creating a more immersive experience for sophisticated retail traders.”

Competition Highlights include:

• Core Arena: Weekly solo and team trading leaderboards designed to reward notional trading activity across individual and squad-based competition.
• Mystery Box Deposit Round: Users who register and maintain deposits for seven days unlock Mystery Box draw chances tied to guaranteed USDC prizes and premium rewards.
• Daily Reward Ecosystem: Daily individual and team missions encourage repeat engagement, with volume-based rewards and team milestone unlocks.
• Flash Arena: Short-dated options trading powers daily reward multipliers and jackpot-style shooting mechanics, including access to the Private Island reward opportunity.
• Block Arena: High-balance and block-trade participants can unlock fee rebates and luxury reward opportunities.
• Expansion Arena: Referral mechanics reward both community growth and successful invitations of higher-value traders.

In addition to the Private Island headline reward, this year’s prize pool includes a range of premium rewards such as a Rolex Watch, Apple Vision Pro, NVIDIA Stock, Luxury Turkey Trip, Ledger Stax, Gentle Monster Sunglasses, Razer Keyboard, SOL spot rewards, trading fee coupons, and daily USDC prize pools.

The Island invites participants into a dynamic retail trading competition that combines strategic trading with team-based participation and a tiered reward structure. With every trade, participants move closer to exclusive rewards, from daily USDC prizes to the Private Island headline jackpot. The event begins today.

About Deribit 

Deribit by Coinbase is a centralized, institutional-grade provider of crypto derivatives ecosystem, specializing in Bitcoin and Ethereum options and futures. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, Deribit offers instantaneous price discovery, low-latency execution, advanced risk mitigation tools, and deep liquidity through a network of top-tier market makers. Deribit facilitates the majority of global crypto options volume and upholds rigorous proof-of-reserves practices to maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

About SignalPlus

Signalplus provides trading software and infrastructure for crypto derivatives, helping professional and sophisticated retail traders access options, futures, and spot markets with advanced execution and analytics tools. SignalPlus delivers a comprehensive options trading suite tailored for crypto derivatives traders.

Contact

Manager, Retail Sales
Sidrah Fariq
Deribit
sidrah.fariq@coinbase.com

Victoria, Seychelles, July 3rd, 2026, Chainwire

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced key highlights for June 2026. The platform recorded $437 billion in monthly trading volume and expanded user investment options through the launch of the “RealStocks” product. The new product gives users real ownership of over 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs—complete with dividend eligibility—breaking down traditional market barriers and connecting users to global assets, all within their existing MEXC account.

In June, MEXC continued to expand access to emerging assets, listing 153 new tokens across spot and futures markets and driving $1.03 billion in new listing trading volume. Through its 0-fee trading policy, MEXC saved users a cumulative $145 million in trading fees across 927 trading pairs spanning spot, futures, and other markets. The platform also provided $38 million in futures position airdrops for users during the month.

MEXC remains committed to safeguarding user assets through robust protection mechanisms and transparent practices. The Guardian Fund stood at $101 million in June, providing users with an added layer of security. MEXC has committed to expanding the Guardian Fund from $100 million to $500 million over the next two years. MEXC’s June Proof of Reserves report, independently audited by Hacken, confirmed reserve ratios above the industry safety benchmark of 100% across major assets, with USDT at 114%, USDC at 125%, BTC at 269%, and ETH at 118%.

Additionally, MEXC’s customer support team processed 57,348 online inquiries in June, maintaining an average response time of 63.03 seconds. The platform issued 21,548 loss coverage vouchers to users during the month.

June’s highlights reflect MEXC’s continued efforts to support users through 0-fee trading, product innovation, and asset protection. As a one-stop trading platform, MEXC will continue to expand its asset offerings, strengthen user protection, and enhance service quality, giving users broader, safer, and more accessible ways to participate in global markets.

About MEXC

MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

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Risk Disclaimer:

This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully assess market fluctuations, project fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.

Contact

MEXC PR Team
media@mexc.com

Malaysia, Malaysia, June 29th, 2026, FinanceWire

Dupoin Expands into Central Asia with Grand Opening of Uzbekistan Office

Dupoin officially marked a significant milestone on 21 June 2026 with the grand opening of its new office in Uzbekistan, representing the company’s first official presence in the Central Asian market. The event was held at the Hilton Hotel at 6:00 PM and welcomed approximately 115 guests, including partners, clients, industry professionals, and members of the local trading community.

The grand opening not only celebrated the launch of Dupoin’s Uzbekistan office but also highlighted the company’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and strengthening its presence in emerging financial markets.

As Dupoin continues to grow across different regions, Central Asia has become an increasingly important market due to its growing interest in financial technology, online trading, and digital investment solutions. The opening of the Uzbekistan office reflects Dupoin’s long-term vision of providing localized support and building stronger connections with traders throughout the region.

A New Chapter in Central Asia

The Uzbekistan Grand Opening represents an important step in Dupoin’s international development strategy.

As the company’s first event in Central Asia, the occasion provided an opportunity to introduce Dupoin’s products, services, and vision to a broader audience while engaging directly with members of the local financial community.

Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to learn more about Dupoin’s trading ecosystem, technology infrastructure, and ongoing commitment to delivering innovative solutions for traders worldwide.

The event also served as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and relationship building among attendees from various sectors of the financial industry.

An Evening of Celebration and Connection

Hosted in one of Tashkent’s premier venues, the Hilton Hotel provided an elegant setting for the celebration.

The ballroom was transformed into a professional event space featuring Dupoin branding, multimedia presentations, and networking areas designed to encourage meaningful conversations among guests.

Attendees were welcomed into an environment that combined professionalism with hospitality, creating an atmosphere that reflected Dupoin’s values of innovation, accessibility, and community engagement.

The evening featured presentations highlighting Dupoin’s global development journey, future expansion plans, and its commitment to supporting traders through advanced technology and client-focused services.

Strengthening Local Presence

The establishment of a physical office in Uzbekistan demonstrates Dupoin’s dedication to providing greater support for clients and partners in the region.

By establishing a local presence, Dupoin aims to better understand regional market needs, improve accessibility, and foster closer relationships with the growing trading community across Central Asia.

The new office will serve as a foundation for future educational initiatives, community events, business partnerships, and ongoing market development activities throughout the region.

Looking Ahead

The successful launch event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Dupoin in Central Asia.

As the company continues to expand globally, Uzbekistan represents an important gateway to new opportunities and stronger regional engagement. The positive response from attendees reflects the growing interest in financial markets and the increasing demand for innovative trading solutions across the region.

Dupoin extends its sincere appreciation to all guests, partners, and supporters who attended the Grand Opening and contributed to making the event a success.

With the official opening of the Uzbekistan office, Dupoin looks forward to building lasting relationships, supporting local communities, and continuing its mission of delivering accessible and innovative trading experiences to clients around the world.

About Dupoin

Dupoin is a global financial services provider offering innovative trading solutions in spot forex, precious metals, and CFDs across indices, energy, and stocks. With cutting-edge platforms and client-focused services, we empower individuals and institutions to achieve their financial goals confidently. Backed by top-tier liquidity providers, we ensure transparency and market visibility. With a strong focus on technology and customer-centricity, we remain dedicated to delivering forward-thinking solutions that adapt to evolving client needs.

Contact

Veronica Kang
kangvern665@gmail.com

Dubai, UAE, July 2nd, 2026, FinanceWire

The established proprietary trading firm is bringing its funded trading programmes to UK traders, combining transparent evaluation models with up to $2 million in simulated funding.

PineX Capital, one of the fastest-growing proprietary trading firms for German traders, has officially expanded its offering to the UK as it continues its international growth strategy.

Having built a strong reputation across the German-speaking trading community, PineX Capital is now making its funded trading programmes available to UK traders, giving them access to evaluation accounts, instant funding options and scaling opportunities of up to $2 million in simulated capital.

The move comes as demand for proprietary trading continues to grow globally, with more traders choosing funded account programmes as an alternative to risking significant personal capital. The sector has expanded rapidly in recent years as traders seek access to larger account sizes, competitive profit splits and performance-based scaling opportunities.

Unlike traditional retail trading accounts, proprietary trading firms allow traders to demonstrate their ability through structured evaluation programmes before gaining access to larger pools of capital. Successful traders can then earn a share of the profits they generate while trading within clearly defined risk parameters.

PineX Capital has differentiated itself through a trader-first approach, offering features including:

• Funding opportunities of up to $2 million
• Profit splits of up to 100%
• Multiple evaluation models, including instant funding and two-step challenges
• Transparent trading rules with no hidden fees
• Scaling plans designed to reward consistent performance
• Withdrawals available every 14 days

The UK has long been recognised as one of the world’s most active retail trading markets, making it a natural next step in PineX Capital’s international expansion.

Arlind I., CEO of PineX Capital said: “Germany has been an important market for us, but we’ve seen growing demand from traders across the UK who want access to transparent funded trading opportunities. Our goal has always been to build a prop firm that rewards consistency, removes unnecessary complexity and gives talented traders the opportunity to scale.”

The company says its focus remains on creating fair evaluation conditions while continuing to invest in technology, trader support and platform improvements.

The expansion also reflects the wider maturity of the proprietary trading industry, with traders placing increasing importance on transparency, payout reliability and clearly defined trading rules when choosing a prop firm. Industry analysts suggest these factors are now among the biggest drivers when comparing funded trading providers.

As PineX Capital establishes its presence in the UK, the company plans to continue developing its offering with additional account models, educational resources and trader-focused features over the coming months.

About PineX Capital

PineX Capital is a proprietary trading firm providing traders with access to simulated funded trading accounts through transparent evaluation programmes and direct funding models. Built around fairness, flexibility and trader development, PineX Capital offers competitive profit splits, straightforward trading rules and dedicated support to help traders progress with confidence. Originally established in Germany, the company is expanding internationally to serve a growing community of traders across Europe and beyond.

For more information about PineX Capital and its funded trading programmes, users can visit the company’s website.

Contact

CEO
Arlind I.
PineX Capital
support@pinexcapital.com

London, England, July 2nd, 2026, FinanceWire

The next-generation EPOS, payments and Bitcoin platform taps the Channel 4 “First Dates” mixologist and pub owner to deliver consultative, 24/7 AI-powered sales to merchants – across 30+ languages, positioning Musqet to win in the hospitality, food and beverage sectors.

Musqet, the next-generation payments, Bitcoin and EPOS platform, today announced a partnership with Merlin Griffiths, the Channel 4 “First Dates” mixologist and owner of The Dog & Gun pub in Walton, Leicestershire, to build an AI-powered sales avatar capable of holding real-time, consultative conversations with hospitality and food and beverage merchants. The avatar uses Griffiths’ likeness and voice to guide prospective customers through the EPOS selection process the way a knowledgeable peer would: by understanding how their business actually operates before recommending anything.

The hospitality and F&B EPOS market has run on the same playbook for years. Providers sell the platform, then spend the relationship upselling modules that have nothing to do with how a given venue actually runs. Merchants end up paying monthly for features they never asked for and never use. Musqet is built on a different premise: that an EPOS stack should reflect the merchant’s operation, not a vendor’s revenue targets. The AI avatar puts that principle into practice at the top of the funnel, asking the right questions before making any recommendation – and only surfacing the modules a merchant’s business actually needs.

“Hospitality operators are busy people running tight margins – they don’t have time for a sales process built around a vendor’s commission targets. What we’ve built with Merlin changes that. The avatar asks the right questions first, and only recommends outcomes that solve real problems for the merchant.,” said David Parkinson, Founder and CEO of Musqet.

Familiar to millions through his decade on Channel 4’s “First Dates,” he has also spent years on the other side of hospitality, operating The Dog & Gun pub in Walton, Leicestershire and living the operational realities merchants deal with daily. That combination of public familiarity and credibility in the industry is central to the avatar’s design. Merchants are more likely to be direct about their real needs when the conversation feels like it’s coming from someone who has run a venue himself. Musqet joined Griffiths and the production team in the recording studio to capture his speech mechanics and facial movements for a high-fidelity prototype. Griffiths is also an advocate for Bitcoin as a new asset and monetary vehicle and Musqet CEO, David Parkinson spotted him on ITV’s Saturday Kitchen with a Bitcoin t-shirt, reached out to chat and a mutual alignment of interests led to Merlin becoming immortalised as an AI avatar!

“Anyone who’s actually run a venue knows what it’s like to sit through an EPOS pitch and come out the other side with a monthly bill full of things you never asked for. I’ve been there. The reason I got involved with Musqet is because this is genuinely different – it starts with your operation, not with a product catalogue. If this saves one publican from a contract they regret, it’s worth it,” said Merlin Griffiths.

The avatar operates 24/7 across 30+ languages, removing the scheduling, inconsistency, and cost-scaling constraints that come with a human-only inbound sales function. 

The announcement follows a strong stretch of announcements for Musqet with even more to come. The company recently showcased at Money20/20 Amsterdam alongside Vodafone IoT, and launched its agentic commerce protocol on Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol – milestones that underscore the commercial momentum behind the avatar’s development.

To learn more about Musqet and its AI-powered sales avatar, visit musqet.com.

About Musqet

Musqet empowers merchants and e-commerce platforms to securely accept payments in store or online and receive Bitcoin from anywhere in the world in a way that is instant, borderless, and unstoppable. As a next-generation payments and EPOS company providing a full stack of payment services, including Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, and specialising in Bitcoin adoption as a medium of exchange, Musqet delivers a robust, scalable solution for merchants and e-commerce platforms worldwide.

Contact

Founder
Phil
21M Communications
phil@21mcommunications.com