clone firm FCA warning
November 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Capital Partner Group clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm Capital Partner Group. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics…

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CEDEX blockchain diamond exchange goes live in Beta mode
November 28, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

CEDEX blockchain diamond exchange goes live in Beta mode

Binary options platform and broker turned blockchain company TechFinancials Inc (LON:TECH) has announced that the CEDEX blockchain diamond exchange has gone live in Beta mode, allowing investors to trade diamonds as a financial asset class. Last year, LeapRate reported that TechFinancials has partnered with private banking expert Saar Levi to start a new venture called CEDEX.com. TechFinancials…

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Bankenverband,cryptocurrency,digital currency
November 28, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Sapphire Technology dives into crypto mining with the launch of its INCA CS-14 Compute system

Sapphire Technology has just announced the launch of its INCA CS-14 Compute system. The global supplier of components and solutions for the Commercial markets takes this step to move itself into cryptocurrency mining. The INCA CS-14 is supplied with a powerful 14 x RX 470 GPUs’, is fully optimized for high-efficiency Ethereum Blockchain applications, and includes Linux…

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XEM token just listed on Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange
November 28, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

GBX clients can now trade using GBP, EUR, and USD

Having last week been granted a full license as a provider of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) under Gibraltar’s Financial Services Regulations 2018 DLT framework, the Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX), has now released new fiat onboarding capabilities.  In addition to US Dollars (USD), clients can now onboard using British Pounds…

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fma scam alert
November 28, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand FMA warns against BrighterTrade

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has just issued a warning against a scam company called BrighterTrade. BrighterTrade Date: 28 November 2018 Address: Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna Linnaosa, Roosikrantsi tn 2-K367, 10119 ESTONIA Website: www.brightertrade.com Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Reason for warning: BrighterTrade could be involved in a scam. FMA noted a recent warning published by…

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fca warning clone firm
November 28, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Fernpool Holdings Ltd clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm Fernpool Holdings Ltd. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics…

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November 28, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Fantom teams up with University of Sydney to build a programming toolchain for smart contracts

The DAG-based smart contract platform for real-time cryptocurrency payments Fantom has teamed up with The University of Sydney (USYD) to build a new programming toolchain for smart contracts. The aim is to create automatic bug-checking software for safer smart contract development. With a market capitalisation of over $200 billion, the need for increased security in cryptocurrencies and distributed…

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Bloomberg Enterprise Access Point adds alternative data
November 28, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Bloomberg launches B-PIPE real-time data in the cloud

Bloomberg has informed the public that it has just launched its flagship real-time market data feed, B-PIPE, in the cloud. B-PIPE is a no-compromise solution available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and it is providing access to the same market data available through the Bloomberg Terminal. With this newly launched service clients can simultaneously stream…

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Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley go live with IBM-powered CLSNet
November 28, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley go live with IBM-powered CLSNet

CLS Group, the market infrastructure provider of risk mitigation services to the global FX market, has just announced that CLSNet is now live with investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and US based investment banking giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS). Six additional members from North America, Europe and Asia, including Bank of China (Hong Kong) will join…

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Bitcoin ATM operator Coinsource expands NY footprint
November 28, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Bitcoin ATM operator Coinsource expands NY footprint

Bitcoin ATM network Coinsource deploys its machines throughout Upstate New York. Earlier this month, LeapRate has reported that the operator was granted a virtual currency license in the state of New York. Coinsource, which began the application process for a virtual currency license in the summer of 2015, had been operating in the state under…

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