August 29, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

You can now store your Bitcoin into synthetic DNA

Carverr, a Swiss startup, is taking the cryptocurrency industry into a whole other place. Investors are now able to use synthetic DNA to store their Bitcoin, all thanks to the revolutionary work of Carverr. The company has started a platform that essentially enables investors to convert their cryptocurrencies and the private keys into DNA, which…

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Upper Hand teams up with Paysafe to fuel growth amongst sports & fitness businesses
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Upper Hand and Paysafe launch payment solution sports & fitness businesses

New partnership sparks launch of UP Payments to provide integrated payment solutions to North American customers Payments services company Paysafe Group Plc (LON:PAYS) and Upper Hand, Inc., a provider in cloud-based sports and fitness management software and business services, have just announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership that sees Upper Hand leverage…

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The rise of crypto in higher education
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

The rise of crypto in higher education

Coinbase has partnered with Qriously to ask students directly about their thoughts on crypto and blockchain — and in this report, Coinbase outlines findings on the growing roster of crypto and blockchain courses amid a steady rise in student interest. Key Findings 42 percent of the world’s top 50 universities now offer at least one course on…

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Conor ODriscoll FxPro
August 29, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

FxPro looking for new UK office head as Conor O'Driscoll resigns

LeapRate has learned that Conor O'Driscoll, Deputy CEO and COO at FxPro UK, has departed the company, leading to an executive search to replace him. Mr. O'Driscoll was promoted to his position effectively heading the operations of Cyprus-based FxPro's FCA licensed business in London in early 2017, as was exclusively reported at the time on LeapRate. He…

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clone firm FCA warning
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Ronger Properties Bond clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm Ronger Properties Bond. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics…

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New Broadridge portal automates and transforms the MBS Trade Assignment Process
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

DFSA and MAS sign FinTech agreement

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have just announced that they have entered into an agreement that provides a framework for cooperation and referrals between the innovation teams of each authority. The agreement reflects the commitment of both authorities to develop an environment that supports the sustainable development…

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tools for brokers trade processor
August 29, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Tools For Brokers adds unlimited LP and order flow functionality to Trade Processor

Cyprus-based brokerage technology solutions provider Tools For Brokers has announced that it has expanded its range of solutions with its Trade Processor product, enabling unlimited liquidity providers connections as well as order flows configuration and the ability to switch between liquidities. According to T4B, Trade Processor is a complete, customisable and secure system that can be integrated…

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