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Cryptocurrencies combined are now worth more than Apple
April 15th, 2021
The cryptocurrency market is now worth more than the world’s most valuable company. It comes after record-breaking price climbs for three of the largest cryptocurrencies on Tuesday, just a day before the initial public offering (IPO) of one of ...
Most emerging Asian currencies were little changed on Thursday
April 15th, 2021
Most emerging Asian currencies were little changed on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s continued dovish stance and awaited more key U.S. economic data before making further moves. Indonesian 10-year benchmark yields rise 6.5 basis points to 6.638% ...
European stocks climbed on Thursday
April 8th, 2021
European stocks climbed on Thursday, tracking gains overnight in the Asia-Pacific markets following a rise in the U.S. stock futures. The pan-European Stoxx 600 gained 0.5% in early trade, with basic resources adding 1.2% to lead gains as all ...
CySEC: Withdrawn of the Investors Compensation Fund membership
April 5th, 2021
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued an announcement on April 2, 2021, to inform that the Investors Compensation Fund (‘the ICF’) has withdrawn the ICF membership of a member after the CySEC’s decision to withdraw the Cyprus ...
The dollar was poised to extend gains against major currencies on Monday
April 5th, 2021
The dollar was poised to extend gains against major currencies on Monday after the U.S. jobs report at the end of last week showed the nation’s labor market is recovering from the impact of the coronavirus shock. The focus ...
CySEC reached a settlement with a CIF for 100.000 euro
April 2nd, 2021
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced that has reached a settlement with a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF). The settlement decision is in accordance with article 37(4) of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Law of 2009, ...
Court orders Belgium to end coronavirus measures due to insufficient legal basis
April 2nd, 2021
A Belgian court has ordered the federal government to end all its coronavirus measures within 30 days because it failed to establish a proper legal basis for them, local media reported on Wednesday. The Brussels court of first instance ...
Emerging market stocks began the second quarter with strong gains
April 2nd, 2021
Emerging market stocks began the second quarter with strong gains on Thursday as data signalled a steady global economic recovery from a coronavirus-driven recession, while currencies eased under pressure from a firmer dollar. A basket of emerging market equities ...
Bitcoin rises as Visa moves to approve crypto USD Coin
March 29th, 2021
Bitcoin prices climbed as much as 3% by late-morning in London on Monday following yet more news of potential mainstream financial adoption of cryptocurrencies by major players. Reuters news agency reported that Visa had said it will allow the ...
The pound pushed higher on Monday
March 29th, 2021
The pound pushed higher on Monday as the UK’s vaccine rollout programme steamed ahead and the economy started to reopen under prime minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown. Sterling was 0.4% up against the dollar at €1.3844 and ...
