Steffy Bogdanova
LeapRate Analyst

Experienced writer and journalist, working in the global online trading sector, Steffy is the Editor of LeapRate. She has previous experience as a copywriter and has been with the company since January 2020. Steffy has a British and American Studies degree from St. Kliment Ochridski University in Sofia.
Whistleblower
May 10, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SEC gives $279 million to whistleblower in the largest-ever award

Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, said: The size of today’s award – the highest in our program’s history – not only incentivizes whistleblowers to come forward with accurate information about potential securities law violations, but also reflects the tremendous success of our whistleblower program. This success directly benefits investors, as…

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Euronext
May 10, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Euronext FX spot trading volume falls 24% in April

The average daily volume in FX for last month came in at $19.7 billion. Compared to March’s $22.6 billion, this was also a 13.1% MoM decrease. Total Cash Market numbers in April stood at $185.2 billion, down by 36% MoM compared to previous month. On yearly basis, the exchange saw a 18% decrease. Derivatives markets…

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Bankruptcy chapter 11
May 09, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Crypto exchange Bittrex files for bankruptcy

As per the court documents, the bankruptcy petition includes Bittrex, Inc, which is based in Seattle, as well as two Bittrex entities located in Malta and an affiliated entity, Desolation Holdings LLC. However, the proceedings do not involve Bittrex Global GmbH, the Liechtenstein-based entity that provides non-US services. Bittrex has reported that over 100,000 creditors…

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May 09, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Tools for Brokers partners with MAP FinTech to integrate with its reporting solution

Alexey Kutsenko, CEO of TFB, commented: Making reporting and data analysis accessible for our clients is an ongoing focus for TFB. Complying with local authority requirements is absolutely essential. Through the collaboration with MAP FinTech, we hope to make this process as seamless as possible and provide built-in reporting for more regulators. Panayiotis Omirou, CEO…

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Wael Hammad joins XS.com as Chief Commercial Officer
May 09, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

XS.com hires Wael Hammad as Chief Commercial Officer

Mohamad Ibrahim, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at XS.com about the firm’s new hire, said: I am delighted to welcome our new Chief Commercial Officer, Wael Hammad, to the Group. With his extensive experience from working in the finance and FinTech world for many years, coupled with his proven track record of success, I am…

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May 08, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Tickmill opens a new Dubai office under DFSA Regulation

Dahrieh has served at Tickmill as Country Manager and Market Strategist for five years during which he has been working to expand the company’s brand presence in the region. The office represents a new milestone for the Group in the further expansion of Tickmill globally and in the MENA region, in particular. The new office…

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May 08, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Match-Trade Technologies integrates its trading platform with Centroid Bridge

Michael Karczewski, Chief Executive Officer at Match-Trade Technologies, said: We are delighted to have extended our collaboration with Match-Trade Technologies. As a connectivity provider, we are constantly looking to add integrations and options to our award-winning Bridge Engine, both in terms of liquidity providers with a wide range of products, and comprehensive trading platforms, that…

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