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CSA remind investors of inherent risks associated with cryptocurrency futures contracts
December 19th, 2017
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has issued an announcement to remind dealers and investors of the inherent risks associated with products linked to cryptocurrencies, including futures contracts. According the CSA’s announcement, while these contracts may be traded on regulated ...
5 Tips for first time cryptocurrency investors
December 15th, 2017
Investing in your future is a smart endeavor that many do not participate in until they are interested in retiring. However, it is highly advisable that you begin investing in your retirement on the first day that you ...
A little-known digital currency surges 70% after teaming up with firms like Microsoft
December 7th, 2017
A digital currency has added more than $3 billion to its market value after the firm behind it said it was teaming up with a number of big tech firms, including Microsoft and Samsung on a “data marketplace.” Called ...
Western Union Blocks Cryptocurrency-Related Transactions
December 6th, 2017
International money transfer services provider Western Union (WU) has launched a campaign against wire transfer transactions involving digital currency exchanges. The company’s decision to disallow cryptocurrency-related services or transactions is covered by its internal regulations. In a post by ...
Europe Markets: Bank Rally Helps Lift European Stocks To Highest Finish In 3 Weeks
November 30th, 2017
European stocks closed at a nearly three-week high on Wednesday, boosted by a rally in the region’s bank shares a day after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman-nominee Jerome Powell said he hopes to ease financial regulations. The U.K. stock market, ...
The Blockchain Revolution: Which Industries Will Cryptocurrency Affect?
November 22nd, 2017
Cryptocurrency is here to stay, establishing the ability through blockchain technology for secure identity, ownership, and records of transactions. It is no secret that there is big money involved—the collective worth fluctuates between $150 and $200 billion, and this ...
Early Market Report: Asian Shares Pulled Back On Monday
November 20th, 2017
Asian shares pulled back on Monday, with investor sentiment hurt by a retreat on Wall Street and a slide in Chinese stocks, while the euro skidded after German coalition talks hit an impasse. Spreadbetters predicted the gloom would spread ...
The Main Moves In Financial Markets; Asian Stocks Rose, Euro Steady
November 16th, 2017
Asian stocks rose, halting a retreat from historic highs after a four-day decline. Australian bonds climbed after a rally in Treasuries spurred in part by the global equities sell-off. Shares in Japan advanced, with the Topix index on track ...
FCA UK Warns About Investing In Cryptocurrency CFDs
November 15th, 2017
The Financial Conduct Authority, the conduct and prudential regulator for financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, has issued a warning to inform public and investors in relation to the risks of investing in cryptocurrency CFDs. Contracts ...
‘$300m in cryptocurrency’ accidentally lost forever due to bug
November 10th, 2017
More than $300m of cryptocurrency has been lost after a series of bugs in a popular digital wallet service led one curious developer to accidentally take control of and then lock up the funds, according to reports. Unlike most ...
