Visa under the DOJ microscope once again
March 19, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Regulated crypto exchange CoinZoom launches in the US with Visa card

CoinZoom supports most popular cryptocurrencies including bitcoin (BC) and ether (ETH) in pairs with US dollar. The platform also provides facility for proof-of-stake (PoS) coins, which brings rewards for holders. CoinZoom already has a trending app for Apple iOS devices and can be also used as a remittance solution. CoinZoom founder and CEO Todd Crosland…

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warning
March 18, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

French AMF warns against the entity and the website Magaffairs

The AMF asks investors to not do business with persons or entities associated with Magaffairs and to not pass their marketing advertisement to third parties. The AMF also reminds investors to follow these simple guidelines before making an investment: High returns always involve high risk and no advertising materials should be able to convince you…

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March 18, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

John H. Porter in a new strategic role for R.J. O’Brien

Porter is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he also has decades of experience in positions such as Chief Investment Officer, Chief Economist and Global Head of Fixed Income at major organizations such as the World Bank, to hedge funds, to Barclays and AXA. RJO Chief Sales Officer Dan Staniford commented: John has truly outstanding credentials,…

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March 18, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Jury finds investment adviser and its owner guilty for fraud

Previously, the court gave partial summary judgement Westport Capital and McClue were in violation of the Investment Advisers Act by aiding and abetting unauthorized principal transactions. The trail examined whether the defendants acted intentionally or not. On Monday, jurors returned a verdict in the SEC's favor on these counts. Adam Aderton, Co-Chief of the SEC's…

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scam company
March 18, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Thieves steal $2 million with pandemic essentials scam

INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock commented: Criminals are exploiting the fear and uncertainty created by COVID-19 to prey on innocent citizens who are only looking to protect their health and that of their loved ones. Steven Yang, marketing director at AnChain.AI, noted that some of the scams are being facilitated by cryptocurrency. His company has…

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Japan
March 18, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OANDA introduces MetaTrader 5 multi-asset platform in Japan

Kurt vom Scheidt, Chief Operating Officer with OANDA, commented: A global leader in online multi-asset trading services, OANDA was built on the foundations of transparency and integrity. Over the course of our 24-year history, we’ve worked hard to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the launch of MetaTrader…

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March 17, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

INTL FCStone joins Bloomberg’s trading platform FXGO

INTL FCStone Inc announced today that its London-based subsidiary, INTL FCStone Ltd’s Foreign Exchange desk has joined Bloomberg’s electronic trading platform, FXGO, as a liquidity provider. The affiliation allows INTL FCStone Ltd to offer market participants added efficiencies for FX trading. Bloomberg’s FXGO enables service providers to contribute executable pricing across a wide arsenal of…

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Euronext
March 17, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Euronext names Georges Lauchard Chief Operating Officer

The pan-European exchange, Euronext, announced yesterday the appointment of Georges Lauchard as Chief Operating Office. Lauchard will also become a member of the Managing Board of Euronext N.V., after all relevant corporate and regulatory approvals. Georges Lauchard has an international career in capital markets. His appointment will put him in a position to oversee Euronext…

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