Daily brief (LATAM) — 2026-02-19
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Broker & industry updates (LATAM)
The $100M Signal: Will Plus500 and IG’s US Success Draw More CFD Brokers into Non-OTC?
Source snapshot: Plus500 recently revealed that its non-over-the-counter (non-OTC) revenue for 2025 exceeded $100 million and now accounts for about 14 per cent of the group’s total revenue.
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The5ers Launches Futures Prop Offerings Worldwide
Source snapshot: The5ers has become the latest prop firm to enter the futures arena with the launch of its new futures prop offerings. Several other contracts for difference (CFD) prop firms have…
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What a Billion Trades Taught Us About Building Better Trading Technology
Source snapshot: One of the core truths of advanced software development is that execution matters most.
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Barclays Bank to withdraw from Euribor panel, ESMA says Barclays departure poses no risk
Source snapshot: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a statement on the upcoming changes to the Euribor panel.
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Forex & macro headlines (LATAM focus)
El EUR/USD avanza cerca de 1.1800, la perspectiva sigue siendo sombría ante la firmeza del Dólar
Source snapshot: El EUR/USD cotiza marginalmente más alto cerca de 1.1800 durante la sesión de negociación europea del jueves
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USD/JPY: La caída del Yen está amortiguada por el soporte de los JGB – MUFG
Source snapshot: Derek Halpenny, Jefe de Investigación de MUFG, argumenta que el Yen japonés probablemente subperformará si los riesgos geopolíticos se intensifican, con el USD/JPY ya notablemente…
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Precio de la Plata Hoy: La Plata sube, según datos de FXStreet
Source snapshot: Los precios de la Plata (XAG/USD) subieron el jueves, según datos de FXStreet. La Plata se cotiza a 79,14 $ por onza troy, un 2,29% más que los 77,36 $ que costaba el miércoles.
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US Dollar Holds Firm as Washington Signals FX Vigilance
Source snapshot: Market Analysis by covering: Euro US Dollar, US Dollar Japanese Yen, US Dollar Index Futures. Read 's Market Analysis on Investing.com
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Crypto headlines (LATAM + global)
Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg
Source snapshot: Ledn has reportedly securitized $188 million of Bitcoin‑backed consumer loans into a rated ABS deal, with Jefferies and S&P bringing BTC‑linked credit into mainstream markets.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $133M outflows as sentiment stays in ‘extreme fear’
Source snapshot: US Bitcoin ETFs saw $133 million in outflow, while Solana ETFs continued bucking the trend, and market sentiment stayed in extreme fear.
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Ledn raises $188m with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market
Source snapshot: Crypto lender packages more than 5,400 bitcoin collateralized loans into first asset backed securities transaction of its kind.
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Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend
Source snapshot: U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw broad-based redemptions led by bitcoin and ether funds, while Solana products drew fresh inflows, signaling selective institutional rotation rather than…
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