Paysafe
February 05, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Paysafe launches unified platform for US iGaming payments

The global payments provider Paysafe Group Plc (LON:PAYS) has just announced a new single point of integration to its full range of payment solutions using a software API, available to iGaming operators in the US. Operators and the developers they work with, can now access the full extent of Paysafe’s core, alternative and future differentiated…

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SafeCharge launches Identity Manager
February 05, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

SafeCharge launches Identity Manager

Payments services and technologies provider SafeCharge International Group Ltd (LON:SCH) has announced the launch of Identity Manager. Identity Manager is a solution for seamless automation of digital Identity Validation, fully incorporated into the SafeCharge Payments Engine, therefore easy to implement as part of SafeCharge Hosted Payment Pages as well as through dedicated APIs. Identity Manager has…

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avelacom
February 05, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Avelacom adds a third PoP in Tokyo

Global connectivity provider Avelacom has just announced that it is opening its third point of presence (PoP) in Tokyo. The new PoP is at the AT TOKYO Premium Colocation Space. Avelacom can now deliver ultra-low latency access and increased reliability to firms trading in Japan's capital markets. Avelacom has recently opened a new office in Singapore,…

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February 05, 2019 BY Joe Hatch

Asian Market Update 5th Feb 2019

Much of the Asian Market was closed for the annual Lunar New Year holiday. Ten year Treasury yields are at 2.716% - down -0.7bp. Nikkei and Topix closed at -0.19 and +0.10 respectively. The Nifty 50 up 0.10%. The ASX 200 rallied by almost 2%. Panasonic Corp earnings were disappointing Kao Corp indicated stronger sales…

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Blockchain giant R3 expands with a new office in Dublin
February 05, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Euronext Dublin announces successful migration of 53 Irish listed companies to Optiq

Euronext, the pan-European exchange in the Eurozone, has been busy these days. After revealing its determination to acquire Oslo Børs VPS, the exchange announced the successful migration of the 53 companies currently listed on Euronext Dublin to Euronext's proprietary trading platform, Optiq. The transition completes the equity migration from the Irish Stock Exchange plc to Euronext Dublin.…

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NinjaTrader Brokerage launches options on futures
February 05, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

NinjaTrader Brokerage launches options on futures

NinjaTrader Brokerage has announced the addition of options on futures to its services. We are excited to expand our brokerage services while maintaining simple, discount pricing for our traders”, stated Eliot Wickersheimer, President of NinjaTrader Brokerage. “As a leading provider of futures brokerage services, the addition of options on futures will provide our clients the…

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February 05, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

SEC names Elizabeth McFadden Deputy General Counsel

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Elizabeth McFadden has been named Deputy General Counsel for General Law and Management of the agency. McFadden has previously served as Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department. Prior to joining the Department of Education in 2003, McFadden practiced law at Dow Lohnes, first as an associate…

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moex moscow exchange
February 04, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

MOEX releases steady results in January's volume report

Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has just announced its financial results for the month of January 2019. Total trading volume across Moscow Exchange’s markets was up 1.5% to RUB 58.9 trln in January 2019 (almost equal to January 2018's RUB 58.0 trln). The Exchange has been quite busy lately, expanding analytics offering for algorithmic and HFT firms. MOEX…

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Kraken
February 04, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Kraken acquires Crypto Facilities, its largest deal to date

The digital asset exchange Kraken has just announced that it has acquired the regulated cryptocurrency trading platform and index provider Crypto Facilities. Crypto Facilities is London-based and is the first FCA regulated entity to list futures on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple XRP, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash. The company provides CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate that powers the CME Group’s…

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European Energy Exchange
February 04, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

EEX power derivatives volumes up 34% in January

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has just released its January 2019 volumes report. EEX' volumes on its power derivatives markets were up 34% to 323.0 TWh (January 2018: 240.9TWh). A significant growth was seen in power futures: Germany (224.2 TWh, + 92%), Austria (1.3 TWh, + 5,240%) Spain (14.4 TWh, + 170%) Central and South-Eastern…

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