Virtu Financial adds David Urban to its Board of Directors LeapRate

BIS announces key appointments in Singapore and Switzerland

December 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Virtu Financial adds David Urban to its Board of Directors

The technology-enabled market maker Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) has just announced the addition of David Urban to its Board of Directors. David’s deep experience as a business and governmental relations executive and demonstrated leadership acumen will add significant value to our Board of Directors,” said Robert Greifeld, Virtu’s Chairman. “We look forward to benefiting from…

December 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand FMA warns against Ideal Services Direct Contact

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has just issued a public warning against a scam company called Ideal Services Direct Contact. Ideal Services Direct Contact Address: Sanno Park Tower, 2-11-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014 Website: www.ideal-servicesdc.com Phone: +1 646 3782 801 Email: [email protected] According to the regulator, this company could be involved in a scam. New…

Corda Network announces Board of Directors

December 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Rob Coole talks about the IPC Connexus platform and partnership with R3

LeapRate Exclusive… Last week LeapRate reported that IPC, a provider of networking solutions, has entered a partnership with R3. The team formation has been made in order to support Corda blockchain networks on the IPC Connexus platform. Since this partnership, Corda blockchain applications (a.k.a. CorDapps) have been accessible via IPC’s Connexus Cloud. LeapRate has reached Rob Coole, Director, Product Management at…

Opera extending its cryptocurrency-focused browser to the iPhone

December 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Opera launches new blockchain browser for Android

The web browser Opera has just announced the launch of the first Web 3-ready browser. The Android browser includes a built-in crypto wallet and Web 3 support. It can be used with the latest Opera version. We are empowering Android smartphone users with an innovative browser that gives them the opportunity to experience Web 3 in a seamless…

Tradays expands the economic calendar, adds Italy

December 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Tradays expands the economic calendar, adds France

MetaQuotes Software Corp. has just announced that Tradays has expanded the economic calendar geographically by adding France on top of the US, European Union, Germany, Japan, UK, Canada, Switzerland, China, Australia and New Zealand. By keeping an eye on the macroeconomic indicator value, traders can buy or sell currency (above the relevant forecast - buy, below…

December 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Westerman Consultancy Ltd

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Westerman Consultancy Ltd. Westerman Consultancy Ltd is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated…

December 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Brexit on pause as UK PM challenged

Brexit has reached a point of reset which is likely to delay the exit of the UK from the EU, if it happens at all; uncertainty will remain elevated and investment decisions will continue to be postponed. Alastair George, Edison Investment Research, shares his thoughts on political developments and the impact on markets: "After letters…

December 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand FMA warns against WiseBanc scam company

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has just issued a public warning against a scam company called WiseBanc. WiseBanc Address: Popovo Street 10, Lozenetz district, Sofia 1421, Bulgaria Website: https://wisebanc.com Phone: +60 330 992 885 (Malaysia) ; +64 9 9518 350 (NZ); +65 31 384 058 (Singapore); +27 112 594 848 (South Africa) WiseBanc is not…

December 12, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

How will Amazon affect the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries?

Google search results show that there is a potential dynamic duo: Amazon and Blockchain/Cryptocurrency. One of the largest e-commerce giants in the world is at the forefront of technological disruption, which is probably why its market capitalization is growing exponentially throughout the years. Amazon registered three cryptocurrency domains in November 2017, including amazonethereum.com, amazoncryptocurrency.com, amazoncryptocurrencies.com. Some…

December 12, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Samsung's blockchain-based phone

Blockchain revolution has allowed hundreds of tech companies to revive their business strategies through implementing smart tech solutions to the products they offer. IBM, MasterCard and many more are just a few of the hundreds of giant tech firm that have recently applied for different blockchain-related patents. The latest company to apply for three blockchain…