October 23, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

Genesis Research & Technology Group launches WaterToken on 25th October

"Blockchain goes green with revolutionary water technology" reads the Genesis Research and Technology Group website. Blockchain has disrupted many industries and sectors, but the WaterToken is the world's first chemical-free plasma technology platform based on blockchain. The Genesis RTG water recycling systems treat 500 bbl/per hour using its patented and proven process known as "pulsed…

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October 23, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

First bid accepted in Bitcoin on leading non-profit auction platform, CharityStars

CharityStars, the online fundraising auction platform, today announced that cryptocurrencies will be accepted on the platform for the first time. A bid of $36,000 USD worth of bitcoin awarded the auction winner with the opportunity to meet the legendary soccer champion, Cristiano Ronaldo. This marks a significant milestone for CharityStars as the company further cements its…

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October 23, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

Bitcoin's slight dip - a positive sign

After Bitcoin hit its all-time high price level at above $6,000, the slight retrace in price was expected by most. The correction is a normal course of events, since bitcoin is expected to go through a hard fork in the following week. Investors seem to be reacting normally to the bitcoin price volatility, especially when…

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Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI)
October 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Thomson Reuters launches Knowledge Graph Feed

Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI) is the first major information provider to release a Knowledge Graph Feed for the Financial Services market. Using verified Big Data management principles and machine learning techniques, the Thomson Reuters Knowledge Graph provides a trusted data source and model for customers to leverage, build their enterprise solutions on top of and benefit…

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fca warning
October 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Trading Trinity 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 firm Trading Trinity. Trading Trinity 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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October 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FinTech Association of Hong Kong appoints Interim General Manager

The FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) has announced that Syed Musheer Ahmed has been appointed as its Interim General Manager. Musheer has an extensive background in financial services and technology. He is a global markets trading and strategy consulting professional with cross-functional, multi-asset, international experience in financial services, with a strong understanding of financial…

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October 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

French AMF publishes a guide for SMEs and mid-tier firms

To provide better support in legal and regulatory matters to listed companies, particularly SMEs and mid-tier firms, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) announced that it is publishing an overview of the main provisions in force. Organised by topic and listed market, the guide is a practical, informative and easy-access resource for gaining a firmer…

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stock promotion
October 23, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

How to Rock at Marketing Your Stocks

The following article was written by freelance writer Yael Warman. Why is it so important for a company to learn how to market stocks? Simple: the goal of promoting stock is to attract investors and to subsequently push stock prices higher. Stock promotion is challenging, especially for small companies. Wall Street often ignores them in…

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