Category: Forex

Coinbase steams ahead with blockchain launch
August 10, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Coinbase steams ahead with blockchain launch

Experts opine that, besides creating a profitable flow of revenue from applications associated with this initiative, Base will, in all likelihood, allow this prominent US crypto trader to stockpile fees from administering its own blockchain. When delving back into Coinbase’s history, this move seems to be a part of an overall plan. In 2016, Coinbase…

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Equinix expands footprint in India with a fourth data centre
August 10, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Equinix expands footprint in India with a fourth data centre

The country’s growing digital economy, which is expected to reach a notable $1trn by 2026, spurred this move. Research conducted by JLL, an international leader in commercial real estate and investment management, showed that the Indian data centre sector reached 637MW during the first half of 2022, with an expected growth of up to 1,318MW…

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Coinbase Advanced partners with Coinrule for AI-automated trading
August 09, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Coinbase plans to buy back corporate bonds

Citigroup Global Markets will handle this offer, which follows a tiered structure that rewards early engagement. This entails a premium of $645 for every $1,000, or 64.5 cents per dollar, of a bond’s value for those selling their bonds before 18 August 2023. The deal includes a special early-tender premium of $30. Don’t miss out…

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U.S. and Chinese CPI data: China’s exports slowing
August 09, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

U.S. and Chinese CPI data: China’s exports slowing

Although the dollar has now recovered from a one-week low, the lack of job creation paired with wage gain and a seemingly decreased unemployment suggests that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer. Chief Market Analyst at KCM Trade, Tim Waterer noted that the increase in hourly earnings is a stark reminder…

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Edgewater Markets: UK offerings expand under FCA licence
August 08, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Edgewater Markets: UK offerings expand under FCA licence

The FCA licence signifies an important milestone for the company, which has been in business for approximately 10 years. It allows Edgewater Markets to expand its reach and include more clients on its platform. The company can now offer services such as liquidity provision, technology solutions, foreign exchange, commodities, and derivative products to UK clients.…

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Securities Commission Malaysia: New capital market initiatives
August 07, 2023 BY Alan Sayer

Securities Commission Malaysia: New capital market initiatives

60 industry leaders gathered to discuss ideas and address difficulties pertaining to investment possibilities, funding inclusivity, and reforms in the capital market. Topics included focusing on capital market promotions to grow the domestic-centred issuer pipeline, strengthen market vitality, increase the investor pool, and expand leverage efforts for the sustainability of Malaysia’s leadership in the Islamic…

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CUSIP-based entity identifier to boost transparency and system integration of the syndicated corporate loan market
August 03, 2023 BY Alan Sayer

CUSIP-based entity identifier to boost transparency and system integration of the syndicated corporate loan market

This CUSIP Entity Identifier (CEI) is a unique 10-character code for each legal entity with a corporate loan. CUSIP Global Services developed the code in collaboration with the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) and Versana, an industry-backed data and technology company. The CEI will provide transparent insights into the underlying legal entities involved in…

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RBA intervenes: Aussie interest rates paused to review data
August 02, 2023 BY Alan Sayer

RBA intervenes: Aussie interest rates paused to review data

According to currency analyst Luca Santos at ACY Securities, the CPI forecasts predict an inflation decline to 3.25% by the fourth quarter of 2024. A reduction would ensure the decreased inflation target for the further quarter of 2025 is met. Although the change is barely discernible, it implies that the RBA and other financial authorities…

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