The London-based business of BCS Global Markets (BCS GM) has informed the pubic that it has obtained a transaction banking license to provide clients with an integrated investment banking and payment services solution. The platform will combine various new technologies with an innovative payment interface and enhanced fraud protection and will be led by Dr…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it has agreed to resolve its insider trading claims against James V. Mazzo, the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) for allegedly tipping information about his company's acquisition to his close personal friend, former professional baseball player Douglas V. DeCinces.…
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On the occasion of the 2018 Annual Conference and following the launch of the UNICORN programme (Universal Node to ICO’s Research & Network) one year earlier which accompanies fundraising initiatives based on cryptocurrencies, the AMF has published a study on ICOs both in France and globally. This study is based on two main parts: the…
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Bitcoin Cash is perhaps the most famous hard-fork of Bitcoin and it is also the fourth largest cryptocurrency, making this new hard-fork a significant move by developers and miners involved. With Bitcoin Cash itself being one of the most important forks to occur within the crypto space, this latest development could lead to a new…
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DSTOQ, the licensed stock exchange without borders allowing for peer-to-peer trading of tokenized securities, has announced that David Holtzman has been appointed Chief Security Officer. Holtzman previously held the position of Technical Advisor at DSTOQ. Commenting on the appointment, David Holtzman said: I am thrilled to be a part of the DSTOQ team, and am…
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Mainframe, the web3 platform for deploying secure decentralized applications, has announced three additions to the company's senior leadership team - Pete Abilla, Sarah Wiley and Blake Ferguson - that will based in the Salt Lake City, UT office. Mick Hagen, CEO of Mainframe said: I am thrilled to welcome these phenomenal individuals to Mainframe as…
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UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Harper Wealth Management. Harper Wealth Management is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated…
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Bitcoin is often taunted as the new “gold”, the modern version of the most precious commodity on Earth. Whereas Bitcoin has been debated if it holds more transactional or holding value, there is a new digital product that resembles gold more closely. Sprott Inc, a precious metals investor and APMEX, an online bullion coin dealer have teamed…
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Etheera (ETA) is a Swiss-based decentralized global real estate platform, based on the Ethereum blockchain, which provides properties for purchasing, renting and bed & breakfast offers, as described on their website. The token has sparked interest across the cryptocurrency community, as the token has increased its value by more than 80,000% over the last two…
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The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, stated at the Singapore Fintech Festival today that the use of cryptocurrencies can help governments around the world establish the much sought-after financial inclusivity, consumer protection and better security, all relieving the growing concerns over privacy issues. Ms. Lagarde pointed out that financial institutions…
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