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Bitcoin Wallets Explained: How To Keep Your Cryptocurrency Safe
Whether you’re buying Bitcoin for the first time or storing long-term holdings, understanding Bitcoin wallets is essential. In this guide, we break down what a Bitcoin wallet is, how to choose the best one, and what to do if something goes wrong. What Is a Bitcoin Wallet? A Bitcoin wallet is a tool—either a software
Stop entry orders: How to use them in currency exchange
What are stop entry orders? Stop entry orders let you buy a certain amount of currency if the prise rises to a specific level. Stop orders are an excellent tool for those wanting to send a large amount of money abroad as they can be used to automatically do the currency conversion if the rate
What to do if you are cold called by a currency broker?
Chances are if you are a CFO and do any sort of international business, or even if you don’t, you will have received at some point a cold call from a currency broker offering to reduce the costs of your foreign exchange. It’s a bit old school, but despite the advances of AI cold email
Can you spread bet on Bitcoin for tax free profits?
Yes, you can spread bet on Bitcoin through a professional trading account in 2026 as the FCA has banned retail investors from trading cryptocurrency derivatives. Different types of Bitcoin spread betting: There are a few different types of Bitcoin spread betting which enables traders to trade Bitcoin in different ways, here we will highlight the
Do currency brokers give better exchange rates than banks in 2026?
A reader has asked: Do currency brokers give better exchange rates? The quick answer here is yes they do. It is possible to save a huge amount of money on foreign exchange and international money transfers by using a currency broker. But there are a few things you need to watch out for. Currency brokers
Lightyear Launches Free Shareholder Voting for US Stocks
Investment app Lightyear has launched a new feature allowing retail investors to vote in shareholder meetings for US-listed companies held in their portfolio, including fractional shareholdings. From today, customers can cast votes on upcoming company resolutions free of charge, a service that has traditionally been difficult or costly for smaller investors to access. The voting
What’s the difference between a Forex broker and a Currency broker?
The key difference between the two is that a currency broker help you send large amounts of money abroad and a forex broker is for speculating on FX exchange rates. When you search the web it is littered with adverts for all types of FX services. Forex is one of the most heavily traded markets
CFDs Versus Futures: What is best for which type of trader?
The main difference between CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and futures is how they are structured as either on -exchange contracts or OTC. They both essentially do the same things, but in different ways. In this guide, I’ll go through whether futures or CFDs are best for different types of trading. What are CFDs & Futures
eToro’s ISA pays 4.49% interest and up to 3% cash back on investing
eToro doesn’t have its own ISA, instead eToro, the multi-asset trading platform, entered the UK ISA market in March 2023 via a collaboration with online wealth manager Moneyfarm. eToro’s UK clients are able to open a cash or stocks and shares ISA with Moneyfarm via the eToro platform. eToro’s Cash ISA currently pays 4.49% AER
Can you really get £500 for referring a friend to IG?
UK investing platform IG has launched a new refer-a-friend promotion designed to encourage more UK investors to open share dealing accounts, offering existing customers the chance to earn up to £500 in account credit. Under the scheme, IG clients can receive £100 per successful referral, with rewards available for up to five friends who sign
Trading 212 Relaunches Crypto
CFD broker, Trading 212 announced the long-awaited arrival of cryptocurrency trading on its investment platform, with new social media posts in October promoting access to popular digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin. However, according to reports in the FT, Trading 212 has been found to have sold cryptocurrency-linked exchange traded notes (ETNs) to
Best LSE share chat forums to discuss stocks in 2026
LSE share chat is rife! There is no shortage of websites, forums, social media channels and bloggers pontificating about where share prices on the London Stock Exchange will go. But what are the best sources to see what people are saying about stocks on the LSE? I’ve been following stock discussion boards for about 20
What are the G10 Currencies in 2026?
The G10 currencies are the top ten most popular traded and liquid traded currencies across the world. In this guide, you can see the G10 currencies in order as well as cross rates with the price of each FX pair against the other. We also explain the three different ways to trade and transfer G10
Best Multi-Currency Accounts For Businesses & Personal Banking
If you want a bank account where you can hold lots of different currencies, you need a multi-currency account, but what are the cheapest? We have compared the best multi-currency accounts that accept deposits in euros or dollars and give the best exchange rates. Multi-Currency Account Exchange Rates Compared *Starling is not currently opening new
Best Places To Invest £5000 In The UK For 2026
What’s the absolutely cheapest, safest way to invest £5000 in the stock market for 10 years? When looking for the safest and cheapest way to invest £5000 in the stock market for ten years many investors would turn to professional advisors. However, few money managers would take on a £5000 portfolio. Luckily there is a
Can you trade on an Apple watch in 2026?
No you can’t trade on an Apple Watch. You could for a bit in 2017 with IG, but IG withdrew it’s Apple watch app for spread betting and CFDs fairly quickly. The word from spread betting broker IG is that after taking a broad overview of their clientele, the use of the Apple Watch app wasn’t
Why use a currency broker instead of your bank for large money transfers
You should use a currency broker for large money transfers in 2026 instead of your bank because you will get better exchange rates, personal service and have the option to lock in current exchange rates for up to one year in advance using a currency forward. Banks have a bad reputation when it comes to
How to short Bitcoin in the UK as it drops like a stone plus the main risks
It is possible to short Bitcoin and profit from falling cryptocurrency prices in the UK, but you need to have a professional trading account and a large appetite for risk. In this guide, I’ll explain how you can short Bitcoin, and what to watch out for. I originally wrote this guide on how to short