Thomas Peterffy, chairman of Interactive Brokers, told CNBC that he recognises that the fact that Bitcoin futures are now being sold on two major exchanges…
Posts published in December 2017
Aussie Rises After RBA Minutes, Struggles to Maintain Gains
The Reserve Bank released minutes of its latest policy meeting today. The notes had both good and bad things to mention. It appears that markets paid more attention to the good part…
German Business Climate Index Misses Expectations, Euro Unfazed
The euro rose against other most-traded currencies today. That was surprising, considering that economic data released in the eurozone today, namely the German business climate, missed expectations. The Ifo Business…
Mrs. Watanabe Gets a New Hobby: Trading Crypto
A recent research study conducted by Deutsche Bank illustrates a distinct shift of Japanese retail investors changing their preferred trading avenue from FX to cryptocurrencies.…
trade.io Teams Up with Blockchain-Based Identity Platform Civic
trade.io, a provider of innovative crypto solutions, has teamed up with US-based startup Civic Technologies to employ its digital identity platform that leverages blockchain capabilities…
Paysafe’s Stock Payout Greenlighted Ahead of This Week’s Delisting
The takeover process of Paysafe (LON:PAYS) by Pi UK Bidco Limited has earned regulatory approval from two jurisdictions today. In particular, Paysafe has received a…
The European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) continues to receive responses to its proposals to limit the sale of risky trading bets to retail investors. FXCM…
Tezos Founders Hit with Fourth US Lawsuit, Sued for Securities Fraud
For the fourth time in less than two months, a fresh lawsuit has been filed against the founders and promoters of the Tezos project. Pursued…
Saxo Bank Endorses ESMA’s Proposals, Avoiding Leverage ‘Arms Race’
One of the biggest developments of the month took place with the European Securities Markets Authority’s (ESMA) proposals to mandate more sweeping regulation on CFDs.…
UK FCA Adds Axeworth Securities to Warning List
The United Kingdom’s financial markets watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), today warned that it believes an unauthorized company under the name Axeworth Securities has…