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Montreal, Canada, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire

The Montreal-based trading platform is broadening its commitment to Canadian investors with a suite of new educational tools, updated market analysis resources, and enhanced retirement account guidance designed to serve both first-time and experienced traders across the country.

Gerard McMann, the AI-powered financial trading and investment platform operating out of Montreal, Quebec, has announced a significant expansion of its investor education and market resources programme for the Canadian market. The initiative reflects a growing demand from the firm’s Canadian client base for structured, accessible learning tools that complement the platform’s existing trading infrastructure.

The expansion adds dedicated sections to the Gerard McMann broker Canada offering, covering retirement account planning, compound interest modelling, cryptocurrency fundamentals, and multi-asset portfolio construction. Each resource has been developed with both newer investors and seasoned traders in mind, recognising that the Canadian market spans a wide range of experience levels and financial goals.

“Canadian investors deserve the same depth of resources and platform capability that institutional clients take for granted. That is the standard we are building toward.” Press Release responsable, Laura Hughes commented.

At the heart of the update is a set of AI-driven market insight tools that aggregate and interpret live data across equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and digital assets. Rather than delivering raw data feeds, the tools are designed to surface context: why a market is moving, what historical patterns are relevant, and what variables are worth tracking for a given asset class. For Canadian investors navigating cross-border exposure between TSX-listed securities and US-listed instruments, the contextual layer adds a dimension that standard brokerage platforms do not typically provide.

Retirement Planning at the Centre of the Canadian Expansion

One of the most substantial additions to the Gerard McMann Canada offering is an expanded retirement accounts section, covering individual retirement accounts with tax-deductible contribution structures. The section includes a rebuilt compound calculator that allows users to model different contribution scenarios over time, incorporating variable return assumptions and adjustable contribution frequencies.

Retirement planning has historically been underserved by online trading platforms, which tend to focus on active traders rather than on the longer-horizon investor building toward a specific financial outcome. Gerard McMann’s decision to expand this area reflects feedback gathered from its Canadian user base, where demand for structured retirement guidance has grown alongside broader awareness of the limitations of state pension provision.

Gerard McMann Canada reviews collected from active users over the past twelve months have repeatedly highlighted the retirement account tools as a differentiating factor. Clients note that the combination of a capable trading platform with meaningful long-term planning resources is not something they had found elsewhere before making the switch.

“The most consistent piece of feedback we receive from Canadian clients is that they wanted a platform that took their long-term goals as seriously as their short-term trades.” Laura states.

Platform Infrastructure Supporting the Expansion

The educational resources sit on top of a trading infrastructure that supports more than 90 order types, spanning limit and market orders through to complex algorithmic strategies. Real-time trade confirmations, margin calculations, and portfolio assessment tools are available across web, mobile, and desktop environments, giving Canadian investors access to institutional-grade execution regardless of how or where they choose to trade.

Client securities accounts at Gerard McMann are protected. These protections apply in the event of broker-dealer failure and are independent of market conditions.

The platform’s existing infrastructure already supports clients across multiple asset classes, including equities, options, futures, foreign currencies, fixed income securities, and cryptocurrency. The July 2026 expansion does not alter the underlying trading engine but adds a resource layer that the company believes will improve outcomes for Canadian investors who arrive at the platform with clear goals but limited prior experience.

Platform Updates for Canadian Clients

For prospective clients evaluating Gerard McMann as a broker Canada option, the updated platform offers a starting point through the Gerard McMann Basics section, which has been revised to include Canadian-specific regulatory context and tax considerations. Platform tutorials have been updated to reflect the current interface, and a new series of investment concept guides covers topics including asset allocation, currency risk for cross-border portfolios, and the mechanics of dividend reinvestment.

Client onboarding follows a structured process: account registration, identity verification, account funding, and access to the full platform, including research tools and educational content. The company’s Canadian support line operates alongside its international contacts and is staffed by advisers familiar with the specific questions Canadian investors typically bring to a first consultation.

The expansion is live as of July 2026 and available to all new and existing Gerard McMann clients with Canadian accounts.

About Gerard McMann

Gerard McMann is a global AI-powered financial trading and investment platform headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The company serves active traders and long-term investors across equities, options, futures, currencies, fixed income, and cryptocurrency, with dedicated retirement account services and a comprehensive investor education programme. For more information, users can visit www.gerardmcmann.com.

Contact

Lucia Hughes
lucia.hughes@gerardmcmann.com

London, UK, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire

Yellow Stone Finance Group Ltd. has rolled out a trading platform built around three things retail and active traders consistently ask for: tighter spreads, faster execution, and access to a wider spread of markets from a single account.

The platform, available now at yellowstone-financial.com, gives traders exposure to more than 10,000 instruments across forex, shares, metals, indices, commodities and crypto CFDs all routed through the same account, the same margin pool and the same pricing engine.

For a company operating in the forex and CFD space, where execution speed and pricing transparency are often the deciding factor between brokers, Yellow Stone is leaning into both. The firm’s matching engine targets average execution speeds of around 40 milliseconds, with raw ECN pricing pulled from a pool of more than 25 tier-1 liquidity providers the kind of infrastructure more commonly associated with institutional desks than retail-facing brokers.

“Most traders don’t switch brokers because of one big problem they switch because of a dozen small frictions that add up: a slow fill here, a wider-than-expected spread there, a platform that doesn’t quite keep pace with how they actually trade,” a Yellow Stone spokesperson said. “We built this platform around removing those frictions rather than adding more bells and whistles on top of them.” Karsten Ziegler, Press Release Responsable states.

That focus shows up in how client funds are handled as well. Yellow Stone holds all client deposits in segregated accounts with tier-1 UK and EU banks, kept entirely separate from the company’s own operating funds. Retail clients also benefit from negative balance protection, meaning that even in fast-moving conditions a weekend gap or a sudden re-pricing an account cannot lose more than the equity it holds. The company also publishes quarterly best-execution reports covering average spreads, fill rates and slippage, a level of disclosure that isn’t standard practice across the industry.

Traders can access the markets through Yellow Stone’s browser-based WebTrader, native iOS and Android apps, or via REST and FIX 4.4 API connectivity for those running systematic or algorithmic strategies. Spreads on major forex pairs start from 0.0 pips, and accounts can typically be opened and funded in under five minutes, with deposit options spanning major cards, PayPal, Stripe, Wise and Bitcoin.

Whether someone is trading currency pairs around economic data releases, hedging commodity exposure, or running an automated strategy through the API, the underlying pitch is the same: one account, deep liquidity, and infrastructure that doesn’t get in the way of the trade.

About Yellow Stone Finance Group Ltd

Yellow Stone Finance Group Ltd is a UK-registered CFD broker offering trading across forex, shares, metals, indices, commodities and crypto markets through its WebTrader platform, mobile apps and API access. The company is headquartered in London, England, and focuses on execution quality, pricing transparency and segregated client fund protection. More information is available at yellowstone-financial.com.

Contact

PR Responsable
Karsten Ziegler
info@yellowstone-financial.com

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire

New UAE regulatory milestone reinforces Vantage’s long-term commitment to the region

Vantage Markets (“Vantage”), a global multi-asset CFD broker, today announced that it has secured its Capital Market Authority (CMA) Category 5 licence in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s long-term growth strategy across the MENA region.

The regulatory license strengthens Vantage’s regional presence in the MENA market. This expansion is a core pillar of Vantage’s long-term growth strategy in the Middle East and North Africa. By prioritizing stringent regulatory standards, Vantage seeks to set a benchmark for financial services in the MENA region.

As the UAE continues to accelerate its trajectory as a leading global financial hub, local traders and investors are placing a greater emphasis on the transparency, governance, and security of the platforms they choose. For Vantage, securing this regulatory approval is more than a compliance milestone – it is the bedrock for deeper regional engagement, and meaningful participation in one of the world’s most dynamic financial landscapes.

“The UAE is a pivotal market in our global expansion, and securing the CMA Category 5 licence underscores our long-term commitment to the region,” said Marc Despallieres, Global Chief Executive Officer of Vantage Markets. “As the MENA market continues to mature, traders are looking beyond simple market access. They demand transparency, operational confidence, and responsible support. This milestone allows us to accelerate our growth with market trust at the very center of our approach.”

This regulatory achievement arrives as Vantage continues to scale its global footprint through continuous investments in financial technology, product innovation, and comprehensive client education. Across the MENA region, Vantage is dedicated to fostering a highly informed community, seamlessly combining global market access with education-led engagement and a steadfast focus on responsible trading practices.

Vantage’s MENA regional strategy is anchored in three core priorities: strengthening local relevance, supporting trader education, and building enduring consumer trust.

With more than 17 years of proven industry experience, Vantage, through the relevant licensed entities, provides global clients with seamless access to contracts for difference (CFDs) across major asset classes – including forex, commodities, indices, shares, and ETFs; all supported by intuitive trading platforms and a client-first ecosystem.

“This is not just a licensing milestone; it is a definitive statement of our long-term intent in the MENA financial market,” added Despallieres. “We firmly believe the next chapter of regional growth belongs to firms that effectively combine innovation with regulatory accountability, and that is precisely where Vantage intends to lead.”

About Vantage

Vantage Markets is a multi-asset CFD broker offering access to Gold, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds, offered under the relevant licensed entities under the Vantage Markets brand.

With over 17 years of experience, Vantage provides a reliable trading platform, an award-winning mobile app, and a user-friendly trading experience.

Vantage Global Financial Services L.L.C is licensed by the United Arab Emirates CMA under Category 5 and acts solely as an introducer and not a broker or counterparty to any trades.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex leveraged products and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Trading CFDs may not be suitable for all investors. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Availability of products and services described in this release is subject to jurisdictional restrictions and may not be available to residents of certain countries or regions.

Contact

Vantage Markets
Brand.Support@vantagemarkets.com

Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire

iLedgends B.V., a Dutch-regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI) serving compliance-focused industries, announces its rebrand to emoni, the new brand name of the iLedgends group.  

The new name reflects the company’s continued evolution as a specialist payments partner for businesses operating in regulated and complex sectors. An all-in-one platform to manage all your finances.  

A Name Built on Trust 

The name emoni is inspired by values shared across cultures, where it is associated with faith, trust, and confidence, principles that sit at the centre of the company’s client relationships. 

“Trust is built over time through consistency and transparency,” said Eran ten Napel, Founder and CEO of emoni “Our clients depend on us for critical payment infrastructure. The name emoni reflects the responsibility we carry and the long-term relationships we build.” 

A Strategic Milestone in the Company’s Growth 

Founded in 2022 as iLedgends, the company has developed a strong position as a payment’s infrastructure provider for compliance-intensive businesses in need of a unified platform for managing different payments. 

“Changing our name is not about changing who we are,” added ten Napel. “It is about better reflecting what we have become. We built this company to support businesses that need secure and reliable payment infrastructure to grow. emoni reflects that maturity and clarity of purpose.” 

Regulated in the Netherlands 

emoni operates under a Dutch Electronic Money Institution license and is supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank. 

This regulatory framework provides clients with the assurance that emoni operates under one of Europe’s most established financial supervisory regimes, with strict standards for compliance, safeguarding, and risk management. 

Through its EMI license, emoni offers dedicated IBAN accounts, international payment capabilities, multi-currency solutions, and onboarding processes designed for complex and regulated business models. 

Addressing Growing Challenges in Access to Payments 

Businesses in regulated industries are increasingly facing challenges when accessing banking and payment services. As compliance requirements rise, onboarding processes are becoming more detailed and time-consuming. 

De Nederlandsche Bank has noted that legitimate businesses can face difficulties accessing payment services and has stressed the importance of assessing companies based on their individual risk profile rather than applying broad restrictions by sector (DNB, 2022). 

emoni was built to address this gap by combining strong compliance standards with a detailed understanding of complex business models and payment flows. 

Built for Specialist Industries 

emoni supports businesses operating in sectors that require deeper payment and compliance expertise, including CFD brokers and other regulated financial service providers. 

These businesses depend on payment infrastructure that is fast, reliable, and built around their operational needs. 

“Our approach is based on understanding how our clients operate,” said ten Napel “We design compliance frameworks around real business models, which allows us to support clients safely and at scale.” 

Built on Trust. Designed to Scale. 

Under its new brand, emoni continues to focus on providing secure and scalable payment infrastructure for international businesses operating in regulated environments. 

The company provides: 

• Dedicated IBAN accounts under a Dutch EMI license 
• Global and local payment rails 
• Multi-currency solutions 
• Tailored payment infrastructure for specialised industries 
• Specialist compliance onboarding and risk assessment 
• Scalable payment solutions for international businesses 
• The security of a payment partner supervised by DNB 

About emoni 

emoni is a Dutch-regulated Electronic Money Institution providing secure and scalable payment solutions for compliance-focused businesses. Licensed and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank, emoni supports businesses operating in regulated and specialist sectors through tailored payment infrastructure, robust compliance frameworks, and reliable banking solutions designed for growth. 

At its core, emoni is built on trust. In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, businesses need more than access to payments, they need a partner that understands their industry, manages risk effectively, and supports long-term stability. 

emoni combines regulatory strength, operational expertise, and sector knowledge to help clients navigate evolving compliance requirements while maintaining access to reliable global payment infrastructure. 

As expectations across the financial sector continue to evolve, emoni remains committed to delivering secure, scalable, and compliant payment solutions for businesses worldwide. 

References:  

De Nederlandsche Bank. (2022, December 15). Het MOB zet zich in om ongewenste neveneffecten van de-risking aan te pakken. De Nederlandsche Bank. https://www.dnb.nl/nieuws-voor-de-sector/toezicht-2022/het-mob-zet-zich-in-om-ongewenste-neveneffecten-van-de-risking-aan-te-pakken/ 

Contact

Chloe Denise Munro
www.emoni.io
chloe.m@emoni.io

Victoria, Seychelles, July 8th, 2026, Chainwire

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, will add nine Ondo tokenized stock and ETF trading pairs to its spot market, the latest expansion of ongoing collaboration with Ondo Finance. The new pairs cover companies across the data center, semiconductor and power supply chains linked to growing AI infrastructure demand, expanding the range of tokenized U.S. equities available to users and providing on-chain exposure to a sector at the center of the current AI infrastructure buildout.

The pairs include tokenized stocks and ETFs tracking Bloom Energy (BEON/USDT), Astera Labs (ALABON/USDT), Credo Technology (CRDOON/USDT), the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAMON/USDT), Innodata (INODON/USDT), and Celestica (CLSON/USDT), among others, all listing on July 8, 2026 (UTC). Full details, including exact listing times for each pair, are available in MEXC’s official announcement.

Ondo Finance focuses on bringing traditional financial assets on-chain through compliant infrastructure, allowing users to access assets such as US Treasuries, stocks, and ETFs in a blockchain-native format. Each tokenized asset is backed by the corresponding underlying security held through regulated custodial brokers. This latest batch listing further expands MEXC’s lineup of tokenized stocks, reinforcing its commitment to delivering users Infinite Opportunities.

As a one-stop trading platform, MEXC provides users with diverse access to global markets. Beyond Ondo’s tokenized stocks, MEXC also offers “RealStocks,” a product that allows users to hold real share ownership and dividends. With MEXC’s integrated trading experience, users can seamlessly access diverse investment products without switching between platforms. 

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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For media inquiries, please contact MEXC PR team: media@mexc.com

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire

Supporting more than 1,500 students across 50 universities, the partnership marks STARCARES’ long-term commitment to developing future leaders through real-world learning.

STARCARES, the community impact initiative of STARTRADER formerly known as STAR Foundation, has partnered with B-LEAD 2026, Vietnam’s leading Management Trainee simulation competition, reinforcing its commitment to equipping the country’s next generation of business leaders with the skills, confidence, and real-world experience to shape the future.

The partnership marks STARCARES’ long-term commitment to developing Vietnam’s future leaders. B-LEAD 2026 engages a community of over 3,000 aspiring leaders across four competition stages, culminating in a Grand Finale of nearly 300 participants, while providing hands-on business experience to more than 1,500 students from over 50 universities.

Through B-LEAD 2026, STARCARES is transforming learning into experience. The initiative gives students the opportunity to tackle real business challenges, strengthen leadership and teamwork, and build the confidence to turn ambition into action. It is an investment not only in future careers, but in a generation capable of creating lasting impact within their communities.

“Leadership begins when young people are empowered to step beyond the classroom and turn knowledge into action. Through B-LEAD 2026, we are proud to help unlock the potential of Vietnam’s future leaders and support the journey that will shape tomorrow.” — Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER.

The collaboration also represents an important milestone in STARCARES’ long-term community strategy in Vietnam. Guided by its vision, “Bringing STAR, Delivering Care,” STARCARES continues to expand initiatives that promote education, youth development, and sustainable community impact, creating opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom.

As STARCARES strengthens its presence across Vietnam, partnerships such as B-LEAD 2026 reinforce its commitment to empowering young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to lead the future.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY.

Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

Contact

Janna Magabilen
STARTRADER
Janna.magabilen@startrader.com

Dover, Delaware, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire

A new proprietary trading firm is entering the market with a different approach to funded trading.

DojoTraders has launched with a model that brings Forex, Futures, Crypto, and Equities together in one place. Instead of working with different firms for different markets, traders can now access everything in one place.

That shift matters because most active traders already move between firms, rule sets, and payout systems depending on what they’re trading. Over time, managing all of that creates difficulty.

While most firms specialize in one asset class and leave traders to manage the rest elsewhere, DojoTraders removes that friction. Traders don’t need to choose between Forex, Futures, Crypto, or Equities because they can trade all four at a single firm.

At its core is a simple view: trading is a skill that develops over time. Getting funded is just one step, not the destination. The firm is built around that idea.

Solution to Current Prop Firm Model

For many traders, the challenge is not finding a prop firm. It’s finding one that fits how they actually trade.

Most firms focus on a single asset class. A trader interested in Forex needs one provider, while a futures trader needs another. Add crypto or equities, and the number of firms and rulebooks continues to grow.

That fragmentation creates unnecessary complexity. Traders end up managing multiple dashboards, learning different payout cadences, and mastering different rules depending on the market they’re trading.

As more traders look for opportunities across asset classes, the traditional single-market model begins to feel limiting. And while markets have always been connected, the firms serving them rarely are.

DojoTraders is entering the market with a different approach by bringing Forex, Futures, Crypto, and Equities together under a single ecosystem.

Funded accounts provide up to $500,000, with potential profit splits up to 90%, and a single evaluation rather than a series of them. “Pass once, get funded”, as the firm puts it. Payouts run bi-weekly and are processed within 24 to 48 business hours.

Built Around Mastery, Not Challenges

The word “dojo” tells users a lot about what the firm is trying to build.

A dojo isn’t where people go to prove they’ve mastered something. It’s where they go to learn. Traders practice, improve, make mistakes, and come back the next day to do it again.

That idea feels relevant to trading.

Too much attention in the prop industry is placed on passing challenges. Traders spend weeks preparing for an evaluation, then act as if getting funded is the finish line.

Most traders know the hard part comes after. Markets change. Some months are easier than others. Consistency separates traders who last from those who don’t.

That’s why DojoTraders is built around more than one market. A trader who understands four asset classes has more opportunities when one market goes quiet. The firm supports that with an academy and community instead of leaving traders to learn by themselves.

Their view is straightforward. Funding matters. But skill matters more.

A funded account can be lost. The ability to earn another one is what matters.

Market Conditions and Trading Behavior

Prop trading is changing.

More traders are no longer focused on a single market. They move between Forex, Futures, Crypto, and Equities depending on volatility, news cycles, and opportunity. Trading behavior is becoming more flexible, not more specialized.

At the same time, opportunity itself has become fragmented. Different asset classes move at different times and under different conditions. A setup that doesn’t exist in one market often appears in another. Traders who can shift between markets have an advantage, but most prop firm structures make that difficult.

DojoTraders enters this environment with a structure built around that shift. Experienced traders can take an Instant Funding route that skips evaluation entirely. Others can choose 1-Step programs in Forex, Crypto, or US Equities, each shaped to its market, while futures traders follow a separate progression. Six trading platforms span the four asset classes.

Different Paths for Different Traders

Not every trader approaches the market the same way. Some want immediate funding. Others prefer an evaluation. Some trade crypto, while others focus on futures or equities.

DojoTraders has built its offering around that reality.

For experienced traders who want to begin trading a funded account immediately, Instant Funding removes the evaluation phase, providing access to payouts from day one.

Traders looking for a straightforward evaluation path can choose the firm’s 1-Step programs. Whether their focus is Forex, Crypto, or US Equities, each program is designed around the specific market’s characteristics.

Futures traders follow a different route. The Futures program provides a structured progression designed for traders who want to develop consistency while working toward a funded account.

The broader goal is flexibility. Instead of building a single path and expecting every trader to fit into it, DojoTraders offers multiple routes for traders.

That approach reflects the firm’s larger philosophy. Traders aren’t all pursuing the same opportunities, so they shouldn’t all be forced into the same journey.

Conclusion

With its official launch, DojoTraders is entering the prop trading industry with a different perspective.

Rather than asking traders to fit into a single market or manage multiple firms, the firm has built a multi-market ecosystem that brings Forex, Futures, Crypto, and Equities together under one roof.

DojoTraders aims to provide one place where traders can access capital, develop their skills, and continue progressing over time.

In a market crowded with firms competing for attention, DojoTraders is launching with a simple proposition: serious traders shouldn’t need multiple firms to pursue opportunities across multiple markets. 

About DojoTraders

DojoTraders is a proprietary trading firm that empowers retail traders to earn from their skills without risking personal capital. After completing a one-time evaluation, traders gain access to funded accounts and can keep up to 90% of the profits they earn. The firm supports trading across forex, futures, equities, and cryptocurrencies.

Contact

Sunday Adenekan
Alpha Market Flow
support@alphamarketflow.com