The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has published its key operating metrics for April 2016, with derivatives trading volumes staging a steep drop from March 2016 levels and rising markedly from a year earlier. SET said the derivatives trading volumes averaged 185,463 contracts a day in April 2016, down 29% from the reading of 261,629 contracts…
Read moreLess than three months after Israel’s Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) approved the proposed merger of blockchain technology focused group BTCS Inc (OTCMKTS:BTCS) and Spondoolies-Tech Ltd, the Israeli transaction verification server manufacturer ceased operations. On May 4, 2016, a hearing was held in the district court in Beersheva, Israel during which certain parties sought appointment of…
Read moreDaily Fantasy Sports platform DraftKings is expanding the lineup of its payment options in the United Kingdom through a partnership with Paysafe Group Plc (LON:PAYS). Through this partnership, Paysafe will be the exclusive debit and credit card processor for DraftKings UK. DraftKings currently boasts over 7 million registered players. More than 300,000 of them have…
Read moreThe Trustee of defunct Japanese Bitcoin exchange MTGOX today published a notice regarding a planned release of the list of bitcoin addresses controlled by the debtor (that is, the bankrupt exchange). At the last creditors meeting, the trustee said he has been arranging for the release of a list of bitcoin addresses controlled by the…
Read moreGoldman Sachs has for a long time been the #2 shareholder in CMC Markets.
Read moreProvider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, mutual funds and corporate issuers Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announces an expansion of its Global Post Trade Management (GPTM) solution, adding exchange-traded derivatives functionality via the acquisition of niche tech firm Dojima LLC. As a result of the deal, whose terms were not…
Read moreTrading software developers MultiCharts have announced the release of MultiCharts 10.0 Beta 1, with the platform now completely redesigned and featuring new features seeking to make the workflow easier and more pleasant. For starters, the latest version of the platform supports 4K resolution, whereas the new design brings improvements to all the objects and icons.…
Read moreRetail FX broker Alpari Limited has informed its clients that, effective May 16, 2016, there will be changes to the trading conditions for demo accounts. From May 16, 2016, a demo account will be considered active if a trade has been made from this account at least once every 14 days. The previous requirement was…
Read moreJapan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has earlier today updated its list of unregistered investment companies that target Japanese residents. Amid the latest additions to the list is Brilliant Stage Limited, operating as Brilliant One Forex, an FX services provider that purports to be based in the Seychelles: Sertus Chambers, PO Box 334, Suite3, lSt Floor,…
Read moreBitcoin technology and payment processing company BitPay has announced another partnership, this time in the mobile messaging industry. A collaboration with mobile international messaging app Vodi enables the users of the solution to use a bitcoin payment option. The bitcoin payment option can be used for a range of services, including digital gift cards and…
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