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.
$2.2 trillion US stimulus package to help people affected by the coronavirus
March 30, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

The US passes the biggest rescue package in history, $2.2 trillion to help people affected by the coronavirus

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said: Our nation faces an economic and health emergency of historic proportions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the worst pandemic in over 100 years. The history signing ceremony was held in the White House, no democratic lawmakers were invited, however, President Trump thanked "for coming together, setting aside their differences and…

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CME Group
March 27, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CME Group to enter the world of mining

Federighi laid out his vision for CME Group in a letter to the to shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Even as a derivatives trading marketplace, Federighi believes CME Group can explore investment in building energy plants and utilizing the excess energy to mine bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Dante Federighi stated in the…

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Zoom stock mix up
March 27, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SEC saves investors as they mix up Zoom stock

Zoom Technologies, with ticker symbol is “ZOOM,” is a Chinese-based, significantly smaller company. Its stock has reached more than 50% increase this month and almost 900% for the year. SEC said that the company has not disclosed any financial information since 2015. The SEC states: The Commission temporarily suspended trading in the securities of ZOOM…

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fca warning
March 27, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ISA Finder UK, My Investment Market and others added to FCA warning list

ISA Finder UK Website: www.isafinderuk.com/ My Investment Market Website: www.myinvestmentmarket.com/lander/?msclkid=18af8c0a86dd1b4c9e0fd26d205c2820 Phillip Capital UK (clone of FCA authorised firm) Website: http://www.phillipcapitaluk.cn Avenir Epargne (clone of FCA authorised firm) Address: 12 place de La Défense, 92974 Paris Telephone: +33 9 71 08 18 08, +44 203 828 71 89 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.avenir-epargne.com Be aware that the…

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ASIC office
March 27, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

The Australian Federal Court finds directors of Storm Financial in breach of duties

The company collapsed in early 2009 and around 3,000 of its 14,000 clients were in negative equity positions, sustaining significant losses. The majority of investors in Strom Financial were retired or approaching and planning their retirement. They had limited income, few assets and little chance of rebuilding their financial position after the failed investments. ASIC…

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Coinbase crypto exchange expands custodial services in Asia market
March 27, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Coinbase wallet allows for interest earning via DeFi apps

DeFi apps are “smart contracts” or programs running on the Ethereum blockchain. They allow users to deposit their crypto in the contract and it loans it to borrowers with interest. The contracts manage the interest based on the supply and demand. Collateral from the borrowers backs the DeFi loan. Read More: Paying your train ticket…

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Forex Weekly Look Back
March 27, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Forex Weekly Look Back: Governments and regulators take measures to counter the corona-crisis

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced yesterday a temporary flexibility for registered funds affected by the recent volatile market situation to borrow funds from certain affiliates and to enter into certain other lending arrangements. The relief is interceded to provide funds with additional tools to manage their portfolios so that all shareholders as investors may…

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March 27, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Revolut introduces its neobank in the US

Tens of thousands of customers in the US have signed up to the waiting list and now they will have access to the platform’s core features. Like challenger banks Chime and N26, opening an account with Revolut is done through the phone. After installing the app, you send personal details and official documents and you…

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SquaredFinancial launches selected cryptocurrencies offer
March 26, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Trading firms show growing demand for digital assets

However, Acuti found a growing demand from traditional trading firms to enter the market or expand their coverage to trade more cryptocurrencies. Traditional trading firms that had decided not to trade in digital assets, 97% will consider it again in the next two years or less and 45% are planning to do it in six…

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