Benz is regarded as a veteran of the digital asset sector, with more than a decade of experience across crypto, Web3, fintech and artificial intelligence. He has been closely involved in shaping the industry’s infrastructure, from early-stage ventures to global platforms. An early investor in Blockchain Capital, the first venture capital fund to accept Bitcoin,…
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The Digital Wallet Guardian Partnership is said to bring together Ant International, AlipayHK in Hong Kong and Malaysia’s TNG eWallet. The collaboration is expected to focus on technology innovation, knowledge-sharing and stakeholder engagement, with initiatives ranging from AI-driven fraud prevention to consumer awareness campaigns. In its first phase, the partnership will roll out Alipay+ EasySafePay…
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Announced at the company’s HOOD Summit in Las Vegas, Robinhood Social will create a verified community within the app where users can view live trades, follow other investors, and discuss market moves. The platform is said to be designed to address one of the biggest challenges traders face: filtering reliable information from the noise of…
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The study of 10,000 investors across 12 countries found that 38% now see the U.S. as offering the strongest long-term return potential, a 12 percentage point rise from the previous quarter. At the same time, 43% of portfolios hold U.S. exposure, an eight-point increase and the highest level since eToro began tracking the data in…
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The Somerville, Massachusetts-based trading technology firm said the system gives traders more control over pricing, replacing reliance on external vendors that have historically added cost and complexity. The firm explained that by consolidating workflows into a single platform, it aims to make FX swap pricing more transparent, flexible, and cost-effective. oneZero said regional banks have…
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The two banks plan to go live with the solution by the end of 2025. DTCC explained that the workflow standardises and automates the delivery of hedge fund trade files to prime brokers, creating a “golden copy” of transaction details once a trade match occurs between a hedge fund and an executing broker. The firm…
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The company said in a release on Tuesday that the move is aimed at expanding its capabilities across participant onboarding, engagement and analytics. The financial technology group said the combination would strengthen its ability to support record keepers, advisers, asset managers and insurers with more personalised tools for retirement plan participants. iJoin’s services include data…
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The firm revealed that Costantini will also join the company’s board of directors, succeeding Kevin Hogan, who will step down after more than a decade in the role. Hogan will remain as special adviser to the board for six months to support the transition. Costantini joins from Manulife, where he served as global head of…
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The move is said to be designed to meet growing investor demand for continuous trading, particularly from Asia-Pacific participants who access U.S. equities during their local market hours. Bruce ATS, which leverages Nasdaq’s data distribution, specialises in overnight trading and offers services including Bruce Last Sale for real-time trade prints, Bruce Best Bid & Offer…
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The move is said to be aimed at reducing friction in online transactions and addressing the high rate of cart abandonment. Paze enables consumers to pay online using credit and debit cards already linked to participating banks and credit unions, without the need to manually input card details or create a new account. The system…
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