INFINOX is in advanced talks to acquire Admirals, with discussions over a potential deal ongoing, according to a company representative. The representative noted that no transaction has been finalized and that any agreement would still depend on signing definitive documents, meeting customary closing conditions, and obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.
They remain unclear about how much of Admirals’ business would be included in the potential acquisition.
According to Admirals’ 2025 annual report, the group operates eight licensed entities across multiple jurisdictions, including Estonia, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Jordan, Kenya, and Seychelles, with its headquarters based in Estonia. It has a significant presence in these regions.
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AvaTrade made an offer to acquire Stratos, the operator of FXCM and Tradu, from Jefferies Financial Group. A crypto exchange is also reportedly interested and has submitted a competing bid, indicating strong interest in the acquisition.
The reported deal would see AvaTrade acquire most of the Stratos business, excluding FXCM.
INGOT Brokers has appointed veteran FX and CFDs executive Nidal Abdel Hadi as a Strategy Consultant, bringing in a Dubai-based industry figure to support its regional growth and business strategy, further expanding its operations.
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Mariia Erokhina has joined Capital.com as Vice President of IT Operations.
Europe’s crypto market is entering a new phase under MiCA, with stricter rules now fully in force across all 30 EEA countries. The transition period has ended, meaning firms that were previously operating under older national regulations must now be fully licensed or stop offering services, leading to a more regulated environment.
Regulators have made it clear there will be no extensions, and companies without approval must either move clients to authorised providers or shut down. Authorities in countries like France and the Netherlands are already preparing to enforce these rules, ensuring compliance with the new regulations.
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Binance still lacks EU authorisation, while Tether’s USDT has been removed from several regulated platforms. Although around 200 firms have secured licences under MiCA, only a small group—about 14—are approved to run crypto trading platforms at scale, indicating a highly competitive market.
As the industry continues to evolve, brokers are expanding their operations and introducing new features to stay competitive.
The rise of AI agents and stricter regulations are expected to shape the market in the coming months, driving growth and innovation in the sector.