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Use Volatility In Your Favor With Robinhood Options Trading In April, Volatility Index VIX Hit Highest Mark
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By Meg Flippin, Benzinga
Thanks to their large upside potential, many seasoned traders choose to trade options to play the markets. Fintechs like Robinhood have made accessing the market easier for seasoned traders to fine-tune their strategies, building based on their trading level.
With inflation remaining stubborn, the markets appearing to be waiting for the Federal Reserves next move on interest rates and the U.S. about to enter what is expected to be a polarizing presidential election, volatility has been high. In April, the VIX Index which Wall Street uses to gauge volatility in the market hit its highest level since late October 2023, when the Israel-Hamas conflict began. Year-to-date, the VIX Index is up more than 12%.
Options Abound With Options Trading
While volatility may scare buy-and-hold investors, for active options traders, some look at it as an opportunity. After all, with options trading, investors can engage in a variety of diverse strategies that have the potential to work in all sorts of market conditions, whether it's speculating stocks will go up or down based on their bearish and bullish outlooks. Options are also cheaper than buying shares outright, creating leverage, which means the gains on your investment could be amplified as can losses. However, options expire, and you can lose your entire investment in a short period of time. Some strategies present a potential for substantial or even unlimited losses.
Then there are the hedging capabilities that come with options, which can help mitigate the dangers of high-risk, high-reward instruments. If an investor is worried a stock is going to fall they can purchase puts that enable them to sell the stock at a strike price, regardless of where the stock falls prior to expiration of the option. The same cant be said of stocks. If shares tank, you dont have any downward protection other than to sell and limit your losses. However, if the stock goes up or doesnt move prior to expiration, the option will expire worthless and the loss is equal to the premium paid.
Leveling The Playing Field For Options Investors
Accessing options trading is getting even easier thanks to Robinhoods trading platform. Not only do customers get access to options but also advanced charts, including the ability to track and modify technical indicators such as moving average, relative strength index and moving average convergence divergence. Furthermore, there are no contract fees.*
Other powerful features of Robinhoods platform include the ability to save and monitor options contracts to see hypothetical returns and options rolling in which you can seamlessly adjust and extend your positions. And lets not forget 24-hour support. If you have a question on your option strategy even in the wee hours of the morning, Robinhood has you covered.
Even retirement accounts and cash account holders can trade options with Robinhood. The same cant be said of some of Robinhoods rivals.
Robinhoods efforts to improve access are not surprising. For some time now, the company has been on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to investing by providing access to an array of investment and retirement products, keeping costs down and commissions at zero (other fees apply). Take Robinhood Gold for one example. Gold subscribers get 5% APY on uninvested cash in their brokerage account, a 1% boost on brokerage transfers and instant deposits.
None of this is lost on options traders, which is why that part of Robinhoods business is growing, and options traders are taking note. Robinhood is making moves to grow its market share even more. We want to be number one in the active trader market. So active traders are very important for us, Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev said in a recent interview. They care about very specific things like performance, pricing, user experience. And we're making lots of investments there both in the user experience and in new product innovations that other competitors don't offer, 24-hour market being a great example there.
Options trading is growing in popularity as regular retail investors learn its virtues. Robinhood wants to be a leader in the space and is pulling out all the stops to achieve that.
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Disclaimer:
*There are no contract fees charged directly by Robinhood. However Robinhood does pass through certain fees charged by securities regulators and exchanges.
Commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs and options refers to $0 commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and certain OTC securities electronically. Keep in mind, other fees such, Gold subscription fees, wire transfer fees, and paper statement fees may apply to your brokerage account. Please see Robinhood Financial's Fee Schedule to learn more.
Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.
Robinhood Financial does not guarantee favorable investment outcomes. The past performance of a security or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Customers should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing in options. Because of the importance of tax considerations to all options transactions, the customer considering options should consult their tax advisor as to how taxes affect the outcome of each options strategy. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.
Rolling options does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. An investor may also end up compounding their losses. By rolling out, the duration is extended, which can also increase risks as there's more time for the underlying security's price to move unfavorably.
One of the key downsides of options vs stocks is that options contracts expire over time. For puts, If the stock price is at or above the strike price, the option expires worthless, and you can lose the money you paid for the options contract.
Risk of VIX options:
The prices of VIX options can fluctuate significantly and thus increase the risk for investors.
The VIX is a synthetic value that is calculated on the basis of option prices. Investors who invest in VIX options should therefore be aware of the special features of this asset class.
In some market situations, the VIX and thus also the prices of VIX options may not move in the expected direction. This means that in some cases VIX options may not help to reduce the risk of a portfolio, but rather increase it.
VIX options generally have a term of only a few months and are therefore more suitable for short-term trading.
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Nigeria, 28th Feb 2026 – Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd has strengthened its executive leadership with the appointment of Mr. Omokafe Segun as General Manager, reinforcing its commitment to structured growth as expansion continues across emerging real estate corridors.
The appointment comes at a time when Nigeria’s property sector is placing greater emphasis on governance-driven development and operational discipline. As portfolios grow in scale and complexity, institutional leadership and accountable systems have become central to sustaining investor confidence.
Mr. Omokafe, formerly Assistant General Manager, assumes the role with a mandate focused on performance accountability, compliance integrity, and structured execution. He previously led key functions across sales, allocations, portfolio management, e-business, and construction before advancing within the organization.
The leadership reinforcement aligns with the company’s broader housing accessibility initiative through the Ibile Traditional Mortgage System, under which Harmony Garden is targeting the facilitation of 10,000 homes over the next five years as part of efforts to help bridge the housing deficit.
With an expanding estate portfolio and embedded governance controls, the transition reflects Harmony Garden’s progression toward a more system-driven real estate institution built on accountability, delivery, and long-term impact.
As part of its ongoing expansion strategy, Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd has continued to deepen its presence across the fast-developing Lekki–Ibeju axis, a corridor increasingly recognized as a focal point for residential and investment-driven real estate in Lagos. The company’s growing portfolio spans multiple estates, each positioned to cater to a diverse range of homeowners and investors seeking both affordability and long-term value appreciation.
Key among these developments is Lekki Aviation Town, strategically located within the aviation and infrastructure growth belt of the region, offering investors proximity to emerging economic hubs. GranVille Estate provides a balance of accessibility and structured community planning, appealing to buyers looking for well-laid residential environments with strong investment potential. The Parliament Estate, developed in Phases I and II, reflects a premium offering that combines modern architectural design with a refined lifestyle experience, while Majestic Bay Estate caters to those seeking serene waterfront living within a secure and well-planned environment.
These estates form part of Harmony Garden’s broader vision of creating integrated communities that go beyond land allocation to include structured residential development, infrastructure planning, and sustainable growth. By embedding systems that support transparency, allocation efficiency, and project delivery, the company is positioning itself to operate at a higher institutional standard within Nigeria’s evolving real estate landscape.
Central to this growth is the Ibile Traditional Mortgage System, a flagship initiative designed to democratize homeownership by providing flexible, culturally aligned financing options. The system addresses one of the most pressing challenges in Nigeria’s housing sector, “access to affordable financing,” by offering an alternative pathway that reduces the barriers typically associated with conventional mortgage systems. Through this initiative, Harmony Garden aims to make property ownership more accessible to a wider segment of the population, including diaspora investors and first-time homeowners.
The target of facilitating 10,000 homes over the next five years underscores the scale of the company’s ambition, as well as its commitment to contributing meaningfully to reducing Nigeria’s housing deficit. By integrating financing solutions directly with its estate developments, Harmony Garden is creating a seamless ecosystem where clients can transition from land acquisition to homeownership within a structured and supportive framework.
Mr. Omokafe Segun’s appointment as General Manager is expected to play a critical role in driving this next phase of growth. His experience across multiple operational units positions him to strengthen internal systems, enhance execution efficiency, and ensure that the company’s expanding portfolio is managed with consistency and accountability. His leadership is also anticipated to reinforce cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that sales, construction, customer experience, and compliance functions operate in alignment with the organization’s long-term vision.
As the real estate sector continues to evolve, companies that prioritize governance, scalability, and customer-centric innovation are likely to stand out. Harmony Garden’s latest leadership move signals a deliberate shift toward institutional excellence, one that aligns strategic expansion with disciplined execution.
With a strong estate portfolio, an innovative mortgage solution, and reinforced leadership, Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd is positioning itself as a forward-thinking player in Nigeria’s real estate industry, committed not only to growth but to delivering lasting value for homeowners, investors, and communities alike.
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AI Marketing Tool AdLibrary.com Launches the First Cross-Platform Ad Library With Over 1 Billion Ads and AI-Powered Creative Analysis
The AI marketing tool combines the world’s largest ad library, spanning Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, AdMob, and Unity, with automated creative intelligence
Austria, 28th Feb 2026 – AdLibrary.com, an AI marketing tool and cross-platform ad library, officially launches today with access to over 1 billion advertisements across eight major advertising platforms. The platform combines the most comprehensive ad library on the internet with AI-powered creative analysis, so marketers, agencies, and brands can search, analyze, and reverse-engineer competitor campaigns from a single interface.
AdLibrary.com is the first ad library to unify ad transparency data from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter (X), Pinterest, AdMob, and Unity into one searchable platform. Support for Google, LinkedIn, and Snapchat ads is planned for upcoming releases.
More Than an Ad Library. An AI Marketing Tool.
Traditional ad libraries like Meta’s Ad Library or Google’s Ads Transparency Center let marketers browse ads, but there’s no intelligence layer on top. AdLibrary.com changes that. As an AI marketing tool, it automatically extracts hooks, angles, audience targeting insights, and emotional triggers from any ad creative. That turns raw ad library data into actionable strategy. Instead of manually reviewing hundreds of competitor ads across six different ad libraries, marketers can use AI to spot patterns, winning formats, and creative strategies at scale.
“Every marketer has the same problem: they’re checking Meta’s Ad Library, TikTok’s ad library, Google’s Transparency Center, and four other platforms just to understand what competitors are running,” said Murat Bock, Founder of AdLibrary.com. “We built an AI marketing tool that replaces all of those ad libraries with one search. And unlike any ad library out there, our AI tells you why an ad is working, not just that it exists.”
Why Marketers Are Switching From Meta’s Ad Library
Meta’s Ad Library is limited to Facebook and Instagram, shows only currently active ads, and offers no AI-powered analysis. AdLibrary.com provides a unified ad library with historical ad data across all eight platforms, advanced filters by platform, country, format, date, and freshness, plus the AI marketing tool capabilities that no native ad library offers. A detailed comparison is available at https://www.adlibrary.com/compare/adlibrary-vs-meta-ad-library.
Key Features:
- Unified Ad Library – Search over 1 billion ads across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, AdMob, and Unity from one search bar
- AI Creative Analysis – The AI marketing tool automatically extracts hooks, angles, audience signals, and emotional triggers from any ad
- Save & Organize – Build a swipe file with folders, tags, and shareable collections
- Advanced Filters – Filter by platform, country, ad format, date range, and freshness
- API Access – Full API for teams and agencies integrating ad library data into their workflows (https://www.adlibrary.com/posts/api-documentation-and-implementation-guide )
- Chrome Extension – Save and analyze ads directly from your Instagram and Facebook feed (https://www.adlibrary.com/posts/marketing-chrome-extension )
Built for Performance Marketing Teams
AdLibrary.com is built for media buyers, creative strategists, and growth teams at companies spending $100k to $10M+ monthly on paid advertising. The AI marketing tool and ad library is used by agencies and in-house teams who need comprehensive, real-time competitive intelligence, not limited free tools built for casual browsing.
The platform is available immediately at https://adlibrary.com with no waitlist or signup restrictions. Read the full launch announcement at https://www.adlibrary.com/posts/launch. A detailed overview of all features is available at https://www.adlibrary.com/features, and a comprehensive explanation of the platform can be found at https://www.adlibrary.com/what-is-adlibrary.
For guides on using the ad library for competitor research and campaign strategy, visit https://www.adlibrary.com/guides . Additional marketing resources, including strategy breakdowns and platform-specific insights, are available at https://www.adlibrary.com/posts.
Free marketing tools are available at https://www.adlibrary.com/tools for marketers exploring the platform.
Pricing
AdLibrary.com is priced at $179/month, with a $29 introductory offer for the first month. A free Pay-As-You-Go plan is available with bonus credits for new users. Full pricing details at https://adlibrary.com/pricing.
About AdLibrary.com
AdLibrary.com is the most comprehensive AI marketing tool and ad library on the internet, indexing over 1 billion advertisements across Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest, and mobile ad networks. The platform combines cross-platform ad library search with AI-powered creative analysis, making it the go-to AI marketing tool for competitive ad intelligence.
AdLibrary.com is developed by WMB GmbH in Vienna, Austria.
Media Contact: Murat Bock, Founder marketing@adlibrary.com https://adlibrary.com
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CROSS Gamechain Launches AGENTVERSE Ecosystem, Surpasses 1M+ AI Agents Within Three Weeks
CROSS Gamechain, developed by NEXUS Co., Ltd., has launched AGENTVERSE, a blockchain-based ecosystem for autonomous AI agent competition and interaction. Within three weeks of launch, the platform reports participation from more than 1M+ AI agents across its initial applications.
SEONGNAM, South Korea — February 26, 2026 — CROSS Gamechain, a blockchain gaming platform developed by NEXUS Co., Ltd., announced the launch of AGENTVERSE, an ecosystem designed to support autonomous AI agents operating and transacting on-chain. According to the company, more than 1M+ AI agents have joined the ecosystem within three weeks of its release.
AGENTVERSE is described as a blockchain-native environment where AI agents compete, interact, and evolve through structured game formats. The initiative represents CROSS’s strategic expansion from blockchain gaming infrastructure into AI agent-based entertainment and experimentation. The platform’s underlying infrastructure, completed in 2025, includes token issuance mechanisms, decentralized exchange functionality, smart contracts, and token burn systems designed to support in-game and on-chain economic activity.
The ecosystem currently includes two live applications.
MoltArena, launched on February 2, is an AI-versus-AI debate platform where agents engage in structured competitive exchanges. Outcomes are determined through a hybrid evaluation model that combines algorithmic scoring and human oversight. The platform incorporates a Glicko-2 rating system to track agent performance and ranking progression.
MoltyRoyale, launched on February 4, is a competitive simulation in which 100 to 120 AI agents participate in a shrinking-map survival format. Agents operate autonomously, making strategic decisions related to movement, alliance formation, and in-game communication. According to the company, the application was developed by a three-engineer team within 60 hours and runs natively on CROSS’s blockchain layer.
NEXUS reports that user growth has been organic, expanding from an initial cohort of several hundred agents at launch to more than 1M+ participants as of February 25. The company also states that agents have demonstrated adaptive behavioral patterns across matches, adjusting strategies without direct human intervention.
Henry Chang, Founder and CEO of NEXUS Co., Ltd., stated that the original objective of CROSS was to build infrastructure for blockchain-based gaming. He added that the platform’s architecture has enabled broader experimentation involving autonomous agents operating within structured digital economies.
NEXUS Co., Ltd. is a technology company focused on blockchain infrastructure and gaming ecosystems. CROSS Gamechain is its blockchain platform designed to support game developers, digital asset economies, and emerging AI-driven applications.
| NEXUS | https://to.nexus |
| Opengame Foundation | https://opengamefoundation.org |
| MoltRoyale (Agent Battle Royale) | https://moltroyale.com |
| MoltArena (AI Roast Arena) | https://moltarena.crosstoken.io |
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