BIS announces key appointments in Singapore and Switzerland
February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

ICO Bench expert Ian Scarffe joins decentralised cryptobank Baanx.com

Baanx.com has just announced that Ian Scarffe will join David Drake and many other Blockchain figures on their Advisory Board. Now listing 2 of the top 3 listed Global Blockchain Experts on ICO Bench. Baanx.com is delivering a fast-growing Decentralised Cryptobank Network - where businesses, brands, banks, charities, and individuals can white label the Cryptobank…

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Bitcoin is on fire, as confidence swells: “The asset class is here to stay”
February 16, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

SEC suspends trading in three crypto and blockchain companies after questionable statements

The fight against cryptocurrency and blockchain fraud continues... The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it has suspended trading in three companies amid questions surrounding similar statements they made about the acquisition of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology-related assets. The SEC’s trading suspension orders state that recent press releases issued by Cherubim Interests Inc (OTCMKTS:CHIT), PDX PARTNERS…

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February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

KMS Financial Services announces Erinn Ford as its new President

KMS Financial Services, Inc. (KMS), a Seattle-based independent advisory and brokerage (IAB) firm supporting 350 financial advisors, today announced the appointment of Erinn Ford as the firm's President, to take effect in March. Ms. Ford will succeed Tracy "Ace" Forsythe, a 20-year KMS veteran who is retiring this summer. KMS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of…

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INTL FCStone’s Carsten Hils discusses the impact the current crisis has on FX markets
February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

EOS.io and Bancor to simplify token creation and exchange

Block.one, creators of the EOS.io blockchain, today announced a collaboration with Bancor to simplify token creation and exchange. EOS.io is an open-source platform designed to support Decentralized Autonomous Communities (DACs) and allow for the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology, while the Bancor Protocol enables users to easily convert between tokens. Through this collaboration, the Bancor…

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U.S. IRS publishes new crypto tax guidelines for forks, income, and gains
February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

CySEC adopts ESMA's Market Operators Guidelines

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has informed that the ESMA Guidelines on the management body of Market Operators and Data Reporting Services Providers have been adopted by CySEC. The complete text of the announcement can be seen below: TO : Market Operators and Data Reporting Service providers FROM : Cyprus Securities and Exchange…

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February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Instructure announces pricing of public offering of common stock

Instructure, Inc. (NYSE: INST), a software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology company, today announced the pricing of its registered underwritten public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $39.50 per share. In addition, Instructure has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 375,000 shares of common…

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gold
February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Gold-backed cryptocurrency Puregold.io partners with Orca and payment gateway COSS Exchange

Offering the first payment gateway using cryptocurrency supported by gold, Puregold.io just announced that it has entered into a partnership with Business Operating System (BOS) pioneer Orca. Puregold's ICO is now live, and is offering a 10% bonus. Orca, an easy-to-use, intelligent BOS based in Singapore and Malaysia, is used in food and beverage (F&B)…

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February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

ISDA appoints REGnosys to develop digital Common Domain Model

ISDA has announced that regulatory fintech firm REGnosys has been appointed to develop a digital version of the ISDA Common Domain Model (CDM). REGnosys was selected following a request for quotations issued in the fourth quarter of 2017, and will now assist ISDA in developing the framework to build a digital version of the ISDA…

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