smartTrade Technologies adds cryptocurrencies to FX trading platform
Clients of smartTrade Technologies’ LiquidtyFX platform will now be able to trade cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin.
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Nomura becomes first crypto custody bank
Institutional investors have held back from large-scale investing in cryptocurrencies due to lack of certainty around storage and security of digital assets.
The Big Interview: Larry Tabb
TABB Group founder and research chairman, Larry Tabb, gives his view on the future of the buy-side, how MiFID III could come about and the rise of cryptocurrencies.
UK targets cryptocurrencies in first FinTech strategy
FinTech strategy also includes plans for a Robo-regulation pilot scheme and co-operation with Australian counterparts.
trueEX plans launch of cryptocurrency marketplace
trueEX has established new ‘trueDigital’ business to offer non-deliverable forwards for Bitcoin on new marketplace.
Cryptocurrency exchange targets block trading with launch of OTC desk
OTC desk providing block trading services will soon be launched by Australian cryptocurrency exchange.
Thomson Reuters adds Bitcoin to market sentiment data feed
Upgraded market sentiment indices provided by Thomson Reuters now include 400 news and social media sites focused mainly on cryptocurrencies.
Bank of England’s Carney calls for crypto regulation
Mark Carney says time has come for cryptocurrencies to be held to same regulatory standards as the rest of the financial system.
Linedata adds Bitcoin in Global Hedge platform upgrade
Users will be able to trade, book and track bitcoin and other cryptocurrency derivatives.
Bank for International Settlements highlights ‘strong case’ for cryptocurrency intervention
General Manager at the BIS urged central banks to work alongside regulators and intervene in cryptocurrency activity.