Category: Cryptocurrency

BDSwiss adds 9 new CFDs to its crypto offering
May 09, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BDSwiss adds 9 new CFD crypto-pairs to its offering

With this latest addition, the total number of cryptocurrencies available to trade on BDSwiss MetaTrader, WebTrader and Mobile app platforms becomes 26 crypto-pairs. The company also noted that the crypto offering is only available under the brand’s BDS Markets and BDS LTD entities which operate outside the European Union. BDSwiss CEO Nicolas Shamtanis commented: In…

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May 06, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BitMEX co-founders to pay $30 million fine

The crypto exchange offered services to US residents without approval from CFTC to operate as a Designated Contract Market (DCM) or a Swap Execution Facility (SEF). The company also operated as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) without registration. Moreover, it failed to implement customer information program (CIP) and know-your-customer (KYC ) procedures, as well as…

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SEC Chairman states plans to tackle ‘gamification’
May 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SEC doubles the size of its crypto enforcement unit

The unit was created in 2017 and since then it has brought over 80 enforcement actions in cases related to fraudulent and unregistered crypto asset offerings and platforms, and has brought monetary relief of over $2 billion. The expanded Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit will use SEC’s expertise to protect investors in the crypto market.…

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Cboe Global Markets
May 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Cboe Global Markets finalises acquisition of ErisX

Cboe announced that it plans to operate the company as a subsidiary. ErisX’s Chief Executive Officer Thomas Chippas will remain as head of the digital asset business. As part of Cboe, Chippas will report directly to Chris Isaacson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Cboe. Thomas Chippas, Chief Executive Officer of ErisX, commented:…

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Equiti Fully Paid Cryptos image
April 26, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Equiti introduces more than 40 fully-paid crypto CFDs

The new offering includes no overnight fees, low commissions, and tight spreads from $9 on BTCUSD. Brian Myers, CEO of Equiti Brokerage (Seychelles) Limited, said: Our global teams have worked diligently to create one of the strongest crypto offerings possible. After numerous requests from our global retail clients for a crypto investment product, Equiti has…

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