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12:01 AM, 28th July 2026, 16 hours ago The number of tenants searching for pet-friendly properties has dropped following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to new data. Findings from Rightmove reveal that searches by prospective tenants for rental properties specifically advertised as allowing pets were down 54% in May compared with the…

The London Stock Exchange said Wednesday that it has welcomed the first transaction by leading UK fintech Moneybox on its Private Securities Market, with the wealth management platform completing a £45 million permissioned auction for long-serving employees, valuing the company at approximately £800 million (around $1.1 billion). Crowdcube, acting as Registered Auction Agent, exclusively managed…

This week brought a mix of product launches, regulatory developments and changes across the online trading industry. A new euro stablecoin entered circulation, while brokers faced technical disruptions, regulatory settlements and licence changes. Regulators also turned their attention to CFD protections and operational resilience in an increasingly AI-driven environment. Meanwhile, financial results and shareholder returns…

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Kraken has redesigned Kraken Prime as a self-service trading and operations interface for institutional clients, moving more of the product away from API integrations and desk-managed workflows. The company said the updated Prime interface now gives clients access to execution, settlement, access controls and order management without requiring API setup. The platform is aimed at…