The (FCA) announced this Friday that Christopher Woolard has been named as interim Chief Executive Officer by the HM Treasury, following the departure of the…
Posts published in January 2020
Following US-Iran Tensions, Is BTC Really a ‘Safe Haven’?
The usage and adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can look very different depending on where in the world you are–in countries with relatively stable…
Pound Falls on BoE Rate Cut Fears, Despite Positive UK Flash PMIs
The Sterling pound today succumbed to pressure and fell from its daily highs despite the release of upbeat UK flash PMIs by Markit Economics in the early…
USD/JPY Halted by 110.29
The US dollar versus the Japanese yen currency pair retraced quite strongly from the 110.29 resistance level. Is this a clue that the bulls are out of the game for a while? Long-term perspective…
Freetrade Enters Netherlands, Ireland with Zero-Free Services
Commission-free brokerage Freetrade announced its expansion beyond its UK base into other European Union countries. Per the press release shared with Finance Magnates, the stockbroker…
Liquid Taps CertiK to Audit Potential Listings and IEOs
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid has partnered with CertiK, a blockchain and smart contract verification platform, to audit potential listings and IEOs on its platform . Through the…
IG Group Appoints Max Hayden as Head of Institutional Sales
IG Group, Europe’s largest online trading platform, has onboarded FX industry veteran to the role of its Global Head of Institutional Sales with a focus…
BitPay Taps Simplex to Smooth Cryptocurrency Purchases
today announced that users on their platform will now be able to purchase cryptocurrency directly in the App with bank cards after it has inked…
ErisX Sweetens Offering with Access to Etale’s Platform
Chicago-based crypto exchange ErisX has partnered with Etale’s institutional trading platform, which offers a suite of crypto-friendly products, including real-time market data, account management tools…
Euro Falls on ECB Rate Decision and Dovish ECB Strategic Review
The euro today crashed to new monthly lows against the US dollar after the European Central Bank announced its rate decision and strategic review. The EUR/USD currency pair today fell to lows…