FTX
December 28, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

US investigates FTX hack and the stolen $370 million

FTX filed for bankruptcy in November following the quick collapse of the exchange after a liquidity crisis and a failed bailout by Binance. Bankman-Fried stepped down as a CEO after the string of events. The founder of the exchange was accused of "fraud of epic proportions" and is facing criminal charges for defrauding investors. Additionally,…

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December 28, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FX Back Office integrates with Match-Trader platform

The integration allows brokers using FX Back Office services with offer their clients the Match-Trader platform. Earlier this year, Match-Trade Technologies launched Match-Trader full server solution offer. Brokers can easily integrate the solution into their current setup. The integration provides traders with multiplatform support and more flexibility in their offerings. Vasily Sokolov, Chief Technology Officer…

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Cornerstone revenue
December 23, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Cornerstone FS announces sale of Avila House

The Group acquired Avila in October 2020 to secure a Small Electronic Money Institution. The company’s primary operating subsidiary, Cornerstone Payment Solutions Ltd. (formerly FXPress Payment Services Ltd.) gained approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as Authorised Electronic Money Institution in August 2021, which replaced the more limited license of Avila. According to the…

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FTX
December 23, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CySEC extends license suspension on FTX until March

The Cypriot regulator initially suspended the license of the crypto exchange on 11 November 2022 following its collapse. This came only two months after FTX obtained approval from the Cyprus financial market regulator allowing it to offer company products and services to European clients. CySEC noted that during the suspension, the exchange is not permitted…

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B2BinPay
December 22, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

B2BinPay launches new website and pricing plan changes

Website update The new B2BinPay website new design features multiple pages, each dedicated to different products and services. The new design features a comprehensive guide to On-Chain and Off-Chain transactions. On-Chain transactions are executed on the blockchain, requiring verification by other network users. These transactions have no commission fees, but associated blockchain fees still apply.…

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Daily Market Commentary
December 22, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Daily market commentary: The US dollar index approaches a six-month low

European Shares European markets are set for another bullish trading session after gains were registered shortly after the opening bell on Thursday, extending the trend spotted in Asia overnight as well as on US futures. This week’s bullish sentiment lingers after yesterday’s reassuring US consumer confidence data and the recent declaration from Chinese regulators, pledging…

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