Category: Cryptocurrency

SEC Chairman states plans to tackle ‘gamification’
May 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SEC doubles the size of its crypto enforcement unit

The unit was created in 2017 and since then it has brought over 80 enforcement actions in cases related to fraudulent and unregistered crypto asset offerings and platforms, and has brought monetary relief of over $2 billion. The expanded Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit will use SEC’s expertise to protect investors in the crypto market.…

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Cboe Global Markets
May 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Cboe Global Markets finalises acquisition of ErisX

Cboe announced that it plans to operate the company as a subsidiary. ErisX’s Chief Executive Officer Thomas Chippas will remain as head of the digital asset business. As part of Cboe, Chippas will report directly to Chris Isaacson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Cboe. Thomas Chippas, Chief Executive Officer of ErisX, commented:…

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Equiti Fully Paid Cryptos image
April 26, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Equiti introduces more than 40 fully-paid crypto CFDs

The new offering includes no overnight fees, low commissions, and tight spreads from $9 on BTCUSD. Brian Myers, CEO of Equiti Brokerage (Seychelles) Limited, said: Our global teams have worked diligently to create one of the strongest crypto offerings possible. After numerous requests from our global retail clients for a crypto investment product, Equiti has…

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April 20, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Robinhood to acquire UK digital currency firm Ziglu

Mark Hipperson, Founder and CEO of Ziglu, commented: Ziglu and Robinhood share a common set of goals, working to reduce the barriers to entry for a new generation of investors, and we’re excited to pursue  that mission together. As part of Robinhood, we’ll supercharge Robinhood’s expansion across Europe and bring better access to crypto and…

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currency.com
April 13, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Crypto exchange Currency.com stops operations for Russian residents

The company further explained that clients of other countries and regions will not be impacted by the decision. The Russian invasion of Ukraine was followed by a barrage of sanctions from western countries and the exit of foreign companies form Russia. Several financial services companies, like Goldman Sachs and payment firms Visa, Mastercard, American Express…

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Robinhood
April 12, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Robinhood expands crypto offering with four cryptocurrencies

With its latest announcement, Robinhood is addressing the demand for broader selection of cryptocurrencies. Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood, commented: We’re excited to add more choices for our customers as we work to make Robinhood the best place to invest in crypto. As a safety-first company, we have a rigorous framework in place…

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