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CySEC Withdraws Licences And Oversees RAIF Liquidations

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 10, 2026

Regulatory Reforms And Strategic Decision-Making

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced a series of regulatory actions affecting investment firms and alternative investment funds operating in Cyprus. Recent decisions include licence withdrawals and the launch of liquidation procedures for several entities under its supervision.

TTCM Traders Trust Capital Markets Ltd License Withdrawal

CySEC withdrew the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) licence of TTCM Traders Trust Capital Markets Ltd (authorisation number 107/09) following the company’s request to renounce its licence. The decision was taken on May 14, 2026, under section 8(1)(a) of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 and section 4(7) of Directive DI87-05.

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Conotoxia Ltd Faces Regulatory Repercussions

On June 5, 2026, CySEC also withdrew the CIF licence of Conotoxia Ltd (licence number 336/17). According to the commission, the company failed to meet several regulatory requirements, including provisions relating to governance, board member suitability, management oversight and organisational arrangements. Conotoxia’s licence had been suspended since July 23, 2025. CySEC instructed the company to remove references to its investment services authorisation and regulatory status from its websites and other digital platforms.

Liquidation Processes In The RAIF Sector

CySEC also reported developments involving Registered Alternative Investment Funds (RAIFs). On June 4, 2026, AIFCAP Managers Ltd informed the commission that dissolution and liquidation procedures had begun for ANABAZA RAIF V.C.I.C Ltd under article 138(7)(a) of the Alternative Investment Funds Law of 2018. The fund will remain on the register with an “under liquidation” designation until the process is completed.

Separate liquidation procedures have also been initiated by Argus Management Ltd for compartments CASCADE 5 and CASCADE 6 of CASCADE INVESTMENT FUND RAIF V.C.I.C. Ltd. Both compartments will retain their “under liquidation” status until all regulatory requirements and documentation have been completed.

Ongoing Supervisory Efforts

The latest actions form part of CySEC’s supervision of investment firms and alternative investment funds operating in Cyprus. Recent licence withdrawals and liquidation proceedings highlight the regulator’s continued focus on compliance with licensing, governance and operational requirements across the financial sector.

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Reddit Tests TikTok-Style Video And Audio For Popular Posts

by News Editor

August 18, 2026

Reddit is testing new ways to consume its most popular posts, including video and audio formats inspired by how Reddit stories are already shared on platforms such as TikTok and Meta’s Reels.

The experiment began Monday across selected communities. Reddit says the early test will help determine which formats users prefer and whether they can eventually be expanded more widely.

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From Reddit Threads To Narrated Videos

The idea was first discussed during Reddit’s second-quarter earnings call in July. CEO Steve Huffman noted that popular Reddit stories are already being turned into narrated videos on other platforms, often using text-to-speech or creators reading posts aloud alongside unrelated footage.

Reddit now wants to bring that experience directly to its own platform. Users participating in the test can choose whether to “read” or “play” eligible posts.

Audio could allow people to listen to Reddit while exercising, walking or doing other activities, while video could make written conversations more engaging.

Original Posts Will Remain

The initial test is limited to selected English-language posts and is available through Reddit’s iOS and Android apps. The original posts and their comments will remain available, meaning the new formats will complement rather than replace Reddit’s traditional experience.

The company is also evaluating whether these formats can be introduced without losing the character of Reddit’s text-based communities.

Reddit Has Tested Video Before

The latest experiment builds on Reddit’s earlier attempts to expand beyond text. The company introduced native video hosting in 2017 and later tested a TikTok-style video feed.

More recently, Reddit introduced video in comments, which the company says now accounts for more than 10% of video posts on the platform.

The new test is another step in Reddit’s effort to make its content more accessible in different formats while competing for attention in an increasingly video-focused social media market.