Blockchain Revolution Series: Ripple Collaborates With Euronet's Ria
May 02, 2019 07:19 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views
The popularity of Ripple has grown majorly based on a reputation of banks cryptocurrency. Nevertheless, a great deal of clarity as to what exactly the Ripple ecosystem entails, about the mechanism of its payment solutions...
FxWirePro: Square-off and reshuffle MXN shorts via optionality
Apr 30, 2019 11:59 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Speculations over Banxicos rate cut are becoming increasingly louder already this year. Weak growth and, above all, the decline in inflation have fuelled such discussions. In January and February, seasonally adjusted...
Fitch Affirms Kenya at 'B+'; Outlook Stable
Apr 30, 2019 11:56 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Fitch Ratings-Hong Kong-April 30: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Kenyas Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at B+ with a Stable Outlook. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this rating action...
FxWirePro: Strategic stances in tactical defensive G10-FX vol
Apr 30, 2019 10:56 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Recently FX volatilities across the board fell to exceptionally low levels. In such an environment jumps in exchange rates become more likely. And indeed we are currently observing increased jump intensity. This spot...
Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: US SEC Seems Reluctant on Bitcoin
Apr 30, 2019 10:26 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its staff have spent a significant amount of time focusing on the blockchain and crypto-assets with a slightly reluctant mode and that is a trend lingering...
FxWirePro: Uphold GBP/USD ‘debit put spread’ amid monetary policy season
Apr 30, 2019 08:24 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks
The big picture for sterling remains generally constructive, however, the setback against the USD can be extended slightly. The political deadlock in the Brexit drama however persists, so that deeper countertrend declines...
Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: Canada’s Hydro-Quebec Fuels More Electricity to Crypto-Mining
Apr 30, 2019 07:32 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views
The energy regulator of theCanadianprovince of Quebec, Régie de lénergie, has formulated the latestguidelines forthe miners of cryptocurrencies. This development hasbeenannouncedby the major Canadian...
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Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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