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July 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

CMC Markets extends its cryptocurrency spread bet & CFD offering to retail client base

UK online trading rivals launched cryptocurrency trading, CMC Markets Plc (LON:CMCX) has announced that it has today extended its cryptocurrency spread betting and contracts for difference (CFDs) offer across its retail client base. Clients can now take a position on the original bitcoin and ethereum cryptocurrencies paired against the US dollar. The latest offering follows CMC…

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cyprus limassol
July 27, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

CySEC launches Innovation hub to bring together FinTech and RegTech

Cyprus financial regulator The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced the establishment of its Innovation Hub, designed to address and explore the rise of FinTech and RegTech developments. FinTech and RegTech are constantly, and quickly evolving. To this end, CySEC has taken the decision to establish the Innovation Hub to foster a better,…

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bscs warning
July 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand FMA warns against White Square Trading Limited

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has just issued a warning against a scam company called White Square Trading Limited. The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published a warning in relation to this entity, which can be accessed by the following link: White Square Trading Limited – trading as Universe Markets. White Square Trading Limited Entity name: White…

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July 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

JPMorgan Chase to liquidate Bank One Capital III

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has announced that on September 10, 2018, BANK ONE Capital III will be liquidated, the 8.750% Preferred Securities (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) and the 8.750% Common Securities (the “Trust Common Securities”) issued by BANK ONE Capital III will be cancelled, and the 8.750% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due…

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Soluna launches utility-scale blockchain infrastructure company
July 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Soluna launches utility-scale blockchain infrastructure company

Soluna Technologies, Ltd., the company powering the blockchain-economy with low-cost renewable energy, has just announced that it is launching its utility-scale blockchain computing facility integrated with its own renewable energy resources. Soluna plans to develop its own 900MW wind farm power plant in Morocco in one of the world’s windiest regions and combine it with…

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July 27, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

FOREX.com parent GAIN Capital sees Revenues drop 14% in Q2-2018

In a quarter which was much more about strategic, long-term focused moves than about numbers, FX brokerage group GAIN Capital Holdings Inc (NYSE:GCAP) has reported its financial figures for Q2-2018 that take a little time to digest. The company has restated historical figures due to the sale of the company's institutional FX division GTX, which was acquired…

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July 26, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Novogratz's crypto company lost $134 million in Q1 2018

Bitcoin is currently rising, although not in a "hockey-stick" manner, but investors and hodlers have faith that the currency will continue its climb and soon hit the $10,000 critical price level. However, at the very beginning of 2018, the cryptocurrency market went down by a huge percentage. Overall prices went down by 60% and Bitcoin…

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fca warning
July 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Monaco Finance firm

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 Monaco Finance. Monaco Finance is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which…

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