The move is said to allow Binance users in Brazil to instantly convert over 100 cryptocurrencies into reais to pay merchants or transfer funds to any Pix-compatible account. Transactions are completed within seconds, which Binance says helps to bring “crypto into everyday life and make it easier for users to spend digital assets in real-world…
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The initial day of trading saw more than $19 million in notional volume. The contracts are offered in two sizes: a micro contract of 2,500 XRP and a larger 50,000 XRP contract. Both are cash-settled against the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, which is calculated daily at 4:00 p.m. London time. “We are pleased to…
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Hui succeeds Vanessa Lau, who will remain as HKEX Chief Operating Officer following a decade overseeing the exchange’s finance functions, including five years as Group CFO. In his new role, Hui will oversee HKEX’s Financial, Treasury and Investor Relations functions and will report to Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Y Chan. He will also join the…
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The regulator said the company failed to maintain adequate safeguards for customer information over an eight-year period. Between January 2014 and March 2022, FINRA claims it found that Wells Fargo did not have a supervisory system or written procedures reasonably designed to protect client data. They explained that when certain registered representatives left the firm,…
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The move comes after compensation was paid to consumers under the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). ASIC said Calaite Capital failed to comply with two determinations issued by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) on 8 July and 31 October 2024. The firm did not pay the required compensation, prompting the CSLR to step…
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The penalty was issued under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. It follows Cointree’s voluntary disclosure that it had not submitted SMRs within the required timeframes. AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said, “SMRs provide AUSTRAC and our law enforcement partners with information about suspected misuse of the financial system and this information goes on…
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The exchange went live with 2-year and 5-year Treasury futures contracts on Sunday, 18 May, at 9:00 p.m. ET, for trade date Monday, 19 May 2025. The launch builds on FMX’s introduction of SOFR futures in September 2024, which the firm believes will further broaden the platform’s appeal to global institutional clients. According to BGC,…
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The enhancements, jointly announced by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China last week on Thursday, are expected to allow investors to better manage interest rate risk linked to their renminbi (RMB) holdings. HKEX said its clearing subsidiary, OTC Clear, will work with the…
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Under the terms of the deal, announced in February 2024, Discover shareholders received 1.0192 Capital One shares for each Discover share, representing a 26.6% premium. “This deal brings together two innovative, mission-driven companies that together are poised to deliver breakthrough products and experiences,” said Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank. “We are well-positioned to continue our…
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The models that consistently deliver results So, let’s talk about the six partnership models that are performing best. Direct acquisition marketing: These IBs mainly focus on onboarding and guiding new traders. Educators: Coaches and course creators who help referred clients become better traders. Expert Advisor (EA) providers: Some partners offer algorithmic trading services or trading…
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