BitPay Enable
Users to Pay Bills with Crypto
BitPay has launched
a new service that allows users to pay their bills using cryptocurrencies. The
Bitcoin and crypto payments service provider said with the new service; users
can pay their bills directly from their BitPay app.
Commenting about
the service, BitPay’s CEO, Stephen Pair, said: “Paying everyday bills without a
bank account is a monumental step for the crypto and unbanked community. BitPay customers are
some of the most prominent crypto spenders in the world, so we believe this
will be a game-changing solution for both crypto users and service providers.”
Panda Trading
Systems Integrates AI for Online Brokers
The technology
company providing services for online brokerage companies, Panda Trading
Systems, has integrated Artificial
Intelligence (AI) into its solutions. Among the services offered by the company is
an AI-enabled document verification module for customer relationship management
services.
Additionally,
the company has unveiled an AI-powered marketing campaign module for Panda CRM.
This service enables the development and
personalization of messages for customers.
Circle Unveils
Web 3 Wallets for Developers
The stablecoin
issuer Circle has
launched digital wallets for Web 3 developers. The new platform provides
developers across the globe with technical infrastructure to create online
wallets for their users. Additionally, the wallet supports Non-fungible tokens
(NFTs).
Jeremy Allaire,
the CEO and Co-Founder of Circle said: “Circle’s programmable wallets are
part of a new, core pillar of our strategy to advance global, mainstream
utility and the adoption of digital assets like USDC and public blockchain
payments.”
Barclays Names
James Edmonds as Global Head of Sustainable Project Finance
Barclays has
appointed James Edmonds as the Global Head of Sustainable Project Finance under
the bank’s Corporate and Investments Banking division. Edmonds will be based in
New York and reports to the Global Co-Heads of Capital Markets, Travis Barnes
and Tom Johnson.
According to a
statement issued by Barclays,
Edmonds will forge collaborations in project financing. In his
previous roles, Edmonds has served as the Head of Real Assets Finance for the
Americas at HSBC.
Tradeweb and LSEG’s FXall
Introduce FX Swap Workflow
Tradeweb
Markets Inc. in collaboration with LSEG’s FXall platform for global currency
products has unveiled an innovative FX Swap Workflow. This digital solution
aims to streamline the trading process in local currency, emerging markets
bonds and FX swaps, offering users greater transparency and efficiency.
“Facilitating
the connection of our EM bond marketplace with FXall’s liquidity pool provides
buy-side traders with access to enhanced and efficient local currency EM
trading workflows,” Enrico Bruni, the Head of Europe and Asia Business at Tradeweb,
commented.
“Clients
trading EM products can now take advantage of markets that are increasingly
interlinked, while also benefitting from seamless execution and STP. This
latest innovation underpins our commitment to creating solutions that cater to
the needs of our EM clients, and help them move risk more efficiently,”
Bruni added.
Hiroaki Nagakura Has Become Head of 26
Degrees Prime Services
26 Degrees
Global Markets welcomes Hiroaki Nagakura as Japan’s new Head of Prime
Services. Nagakura, a veteran in the FX industry with over 30 years of
experience, was previously at Rakuten Securities Inc.
The CEO, Gavin
White expressed excitement over Nagakura’s appointment and its potential for
the company’s future endeavors.
“With
such deep experience in multiple senior roles at some of the largest brokerages
globally, we are very excited to welcome Nagakura-San to the team. 26 Degrees
Global Markets’ ability to attract top talent such as Nagakura-San speaks
volumes to the growth we have experienced over the past decade, and the great
opportunities that lie ahead for our powerhouse team, one of those being the
Japanese brokerage market,” White added.
LiteFinance’s Homepage
Redesign
LiteFinance
has unveiled a refreshed look for its homepage aimed at enhancing user experience.
The team plans on improving the website to ensure its timeliness and
efficiency in addressing client needs.
A
screenshot of the revamped homepage is available below:
cTrader Mobile 4.7 Release
Highlights
cTrader
Mobile has released its 4.7 version, featuring a dark theme for Android users
and several improvements to its cTrader Copy functionality. The update provides
detailed information on open and closed positions and offers enhanced insights
into different copy strategies. Users can download this updated version from
their respective app stores.
FCA Warns against
GRANDFXOPTION
The
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned against GRANDFXOPTION. According to
the financial market watchdog, the company may be offering financial services
without proper authorization.
Those
interacting with the firm will not have access to the Financial Ombudsman
Service for complaints. It is important to be cautious, as unauthorized firms
can provide false contact details and appear legitimate by mimicking other
entities.
ASL and Finastra
Strengthen Fintech Presence in Hong Kong
Automated
Systems Holdings Limited (ASL) has entered into an exclusive partnership with
global financial software provider, Finastra. ASL is now the sole service
provider of Finastra’s Kondor solution in Hong Kong and Macau. This alliance is
set to solidify ASL’s position in the fintech sector, capitalizing on pro-fintech
policies and strategies in the region.
“Industry
focus has been a pivotal business strategy for ASL. This partnership not only
enhances our unified service in the fintech sector but also lays a solid
foundation for providing industry-as-a-service,” Wang Yueou, the Executive
Director and Chief Executive Officer of Automated Systems Holdings Limited, commented.
UBS’s Strategic Retention
of Credit Suisse Bankers
UBS Group
AG is capitalizing on its takeover of Credit Suisse by retaining 12 of its
bankers to spearhead its global banking endeavors in the Americas. This move is
expected to help UBS intensify its competition with Wall Street rivals,
leveraging Credit Suisse’s longstanding history and influence in the US.
Vienna Stock Exchange Data
on TradingView
TradingView
has added the Vienna Stock Exchange to its list of data providers. With a
history spanning over 250 years, the exchange continues to be a significant
player, offering a myriad of financial instruments and supporting several
European exchanges.
“Data
from the Vienna Stock Exchange is accessible on TradingView: open the symbol
search, type in the ‘VIE:’ prefix, and see all the stocks, indices, funds,
bonds, depositary receipts, and warrants available for analysis,” the
company stated in the press release.
This article was written by Finance Magnates Staff at www.financemagnates.com.
