Around 2.3 million people in the UK are thought to be holding crypto assets, according to an estimate. This move will hopefully ensure that cryptoasset advertisements are “fair, clear, and not misleading.” Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak said: Cryptoassets can provide exciting new opportunities, offering people new ways to transact and invest – but…
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Crypto-asset investment ASIC reminded investors to consider the risks before using their SMSF to invest in crypto-assets. Trustees of SMSF bear responsibility for the fund’s decisions and for legal compliance. The regulator recently warned the public about an increase in scams involving crypto-assets. ASIC said in the official warning: If you decide to set up…
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Coinbase confirmed its plans to offer crypto derivatives and make the derivatives market more approachable for its retail customers. The official announcement said: Through this acquisition, we plan to bring regulated crypto derivatives to market, initially through FairX’s existing partner ecosystem. Following its announcement, Coinbase explained in a tweet that adding derivatives trading to its…
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Virtu continued: If you have been contacted by any person(s) purporting to be acting on behalf of or in connection with Virtu to trade cryptocurrency, be aware that these individuals are not authorized representatives of Virtu. The company also noted that victims of such fraudulent actions can contact their local FBI office. Virtu Financial highlighted…
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Background Most recently, Cox worked as Senior Investment Strategist at Ally Invest. There she helped educate the company's customers about investing through reports, timely market alerts, videos, social projects and live events. Cox also served as a Senior Research Analyst at LPL Financial. She has held positions at financial institutions like First Citizens Bank and…
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CELO The DeFi platform Celo (CELO) helps users and investors to settle transactions via their mobile phones. Celo makes acess to financial services easier though tools and transactions available on mobile-first basis. CELO investors can vote on initiatives such as making the CELO blockchain carbon neutral. Natalie Alfers, Exchange & Partner Marketing Lead at the…
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Prior to this, Murray worked BlackRock Investment Managers for almost 21 years. Her most recentl appointment there was a Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income Trading EMEA. Richard Berliand, Chairman of TP ICAP Group plc, said: We are delighted to welcome Louise to the Board of the Company. With her experience across different asset classes…
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Binance founder and chief executive Changpeng Zhao, said: Our ambition at Binance is to grow the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem globally, and this initiative in Indonesia is a significant step in that direction. With fast technology adoption and strong economic potential, Indonesia could become one of the leading centers of the blockchain and crypto ecosystem…
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Crypto Finance will now be able to access to Deutsche Börse’s client and infrastructure and its capital base to further grow its team, carry out structural growth plans, and broaden its product and service portfolio. The expansion of the customer base will be focused on Germany in Europe, and Singapore in Asia. Eric Leupold, Head…
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Coinbase’s ad appeared on Facebook on 27 July 2021 and stated “£5 in #Bitcoin in 2010 would be worth over £100,000 in January 2021. Don’t miss out on the next decade – get started on Coinbase today”. The firm also went on to label its competitors “unregulated. The British advertising regulator said that both ads…
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