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Top electronic payments gateway provider Simplex has added the Japanese Yen (JPY) and the Canadian Dollar (CAD) to its platform for fiat conversions. Sources indicate that the top payment gateway for many of the top cryptocurrency exchanges indicated this today.  Simplex is a fiat payments partner for many of the top cryptocurrency exchanges which include Binance, Huobi, Poloniex, OKCoin, KuCoin, Xapo, Ledger and Abra.“We’re not handling crypto directly ourselves but rather enable our...

As Bakkt has announced in its blog post, Bitcoin monthly options and cash-settled futures are now available.The recent post provides more details on these new offerings.Bakkt Bitcoin (USD) monthly options are based on the benchmark Bakkt Bitcoin (USD) Monthly Futures contract. It is the first CFTC regulated product of this kind. These options will offer new opportunities for trading and earning for traders from all over the world.Bakkt Bitcoin (USD) cash-settled futures are now available, as...

Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced it decided to launch Bitcoin options trading by the end of this year.According to the announcement, the Malta-based exchange currently offers spot trading meaning purchase or sale of foreign currency, financial instrument or commodity for instant delivery on a specified spot date. It also offers futures trading and both of it in cryptocurrencies, A per the company, starting cash-settled options trading in BTC/USD pair begins on December 27 due to...

While it may not be in the normal scheme of things for fintech companies to make it big within just a few years of operations, fintech startup Nubank has done that. Sources indicate that the Brazilian startup has gone from strength to strength and has become one of the leading forces in the global fintech space due to a few gutsy moves by its CEO David Vélez. It all started when David was reading about how mobile apps were now being used to manage money in a new and different way in China...

While many individuals of high net worth aren’t inclined to share their opinions on strategically important issues that involve being successful in business, Sheila Johnson who coincidentally has been said to be the first black woman to achieve billionaire status has done just that. For the record, Sheila Johnson is the founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, the co-founder of the famous Black American Cultural Channel BET, the Vice-Chairman of Monumental Sports and Entertainment...

There are several investment opportunities popular all over the world and as time goes on, trends seem to always change. For many years, the stock market has been the most popular and also one of the most lucrative especially in the U.S. as records show that the S&P 500 has gained more than 180% in the last ten years. However, another investment channel that doesn’t seem to be talked about much but pulls in mouth-watering rewards, is the art market.A recent Citi report which was put...

The digital money market was the most comprehensive in the positive segment zone on Monday as sentiment gave signs of progress contrasting with the previous seven days. Bitcoin price was drifting in the $7,400 region during early Asian trading.Although the vast majority of previous selling pressure has fallen, we haven’t seen a generous recovery in Bitcoin at the moment. In any case, consolidation may likewise provide a recovery opportunity for long-term HODLers.After a previous mixed week,...

French multinational company Sanofi SA stated on Monday that it will buy biotechnology company Synthorx Inc. for a combined equity value of approximately $2.5 billion. In other words, it will be $65 per share.The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter in 2020 and the company believes it will strengthen Sanofi’s existing immuno-oncology portfolio.Paul Hudson, who is the CEO of Sanofi, said:“This acquisition fits perfectly with our strategy to build a portfolio of high-quality...

The traditional stock market has performed against the predictions of some of the world’s top investment funds. During the start of 2019, financial institutions predicted that stock markets will see a major downturn. However, to their surprise, the Dow Jones surged 18% year-to-date nearing its all-time high.Similarly, the S&P 500 has given over 24% returns so far this year. With this performance, 2019 is likely to turn out as the second-best performing year in a decade, in terms of annual...

Knowledge of the U.S. stock markets has shown that over the last decade, there has been consistent growth in general, ensuring that the market remains one of the best places to invest since 2010. However, if strategists and market analysts are to be believed, the U.S. market could soon lose the superiority it currently enjoys.In the last ten years, U.S. stocks have been impressive, especially as international stocks, on the other hand, have sorely disappointed its players. The S&P 500,...