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CryptoProcessing Demonstrates the Potential of Crypto Payments for Forex
31.7.2024
In a trailblazing twist that promises to transform the foreign exchange market, CryptoProcessing is proud to offer the integration of cryptocurrency as a payment gateway for Forex transactions. This solution aims to enhance the speed, security, and cost-efficiency of Forex payments, paving the...
Ethiopia’s Birr Falls 30% After Currency Float; Forex Surrender Requirements Scrapped
29.7.2024
Ethiopia’s birr plunged 30% against the dollar after the central bank floated the currency as part of reforms aimed at correcting foreign exchange market distortions. The bank also eliminated foreign exchange surrender requirements and lifted restrictions on certain imports. In return...
El Paso Man Fined $31M for Forex and Crypto Fraud
28.7.2024
A federal court has ordered Abner Alejandro Tinoco and his company, Kikit & Mess Investments LLC, to pay over $31 million for forex and cryptocurrency fraud. The order includes $6.2 million in restitution, $6.3 million in disgorgement, and an $18.8 million civil penalty. Tinoco and his firm...
Zimbabwe Injects $50M in Forex Market to Stabilize Currency
27.7.2024
Zimbabwe’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has injected over US$50 million into the interbank foreign exchange market to stabilize the economy. This move comes as the parallel market exchange rate is significantly higher than the official rate, causing economic instability....
Nigeria Acts to Defend Naira After Currency Hits New Record Low
21.7.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria recently sold U.S. dollars to Bureaux de Change (BDC) at a flat rate of NGN1,450 per greenback. The central bank stated that eligible BDCs can sell the dollars to end-users at a margin of no more than 1.5% above the purchase exchange rate. The Nigerian apex bank...
Circle launches euro-backed EURC on Base, enabling layer-2 forex trades
9.7.2024
Circle announced that the new Base version of EURC is the first MiCA-compliant stablecoin for the network
Crypto adoption in Argentina soars amid 276% inflation spike
9.7.2024
Argentina has emerged as the top market on Binance — one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges — in terms of the number of visitors
Binance vs Nigeria: A timeline of events
5.7.2024
As the trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan restarts in Nigeria, Cointelegraph recaps the story so far
Forex Expo Dubai set to be world’s largest online trading event with over 15,000 attendees
20.6.2024
Forex Expo Dubai is gearing up to host over 15,000 attendees from more than 50+ countries, solidifying its position as the largest event of its kind this year. Scheduled to take place once again in Dubai on October 7-8, 2024, this underscores Dubai’s enduring role as a global hub driving...
Ghana’s Cedi Hits Record Low Against US Dollar Amid Cocoa Output Decline
12.6.2024
The Ghanaian cedi recently plunged to a record low, trading at GHS 14.9335 against the U.S. dollar, which led to its designation as the fourth-worst-performing currency globally. Additionally, a decline in cocoa production has further complicated matters for the cedi, a currency previously ranked...
Forex and Crypto Investment Fraud Busted in Malaysia, Ten Arrested and Millions Seized
24.5.2024
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a forex investment fraud and cryptocurrency syndicate that had been operating in the country.
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Nigerian Currency Slides 5% After Central Bank Injects More Than $80 Million Into Forex Market
20.5.2024
The Nigerian naira continued with a downward which recently saw it being named the worst-performing currency when it slid by just over five per cent to erase the previous day’s gains. The naira’s depreciation is said to have occurred just a day after the central bank intervened...
Chinese Police Bust $296M Illegal Crypto-Based Currency Operation: Report
13.5.2024
Police in Panshi City, Jilin arrested six people for running an "underground bank."
Physical version of gold-backed token replaces Zimbabwe dollar
30.4.2024
The country has struggled with an unstable currency for years, but now it will have one backed by reserves three times larger than its issuance
Interactive Brokers raises trading hours for US Treasury Bonds to 21
26.4.2024
Interactive Brokers, an international brokerage firm, has informed the public that trading hours for US Treasury bonds have been extended to twenty-one hours per day. Customers are now granted access to the trading platform from 8:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) until 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)...
XTB proposes to roll out a record-high dividend of $195 million
25.4.2024
The XTB Board of Management has put a proposal on the table, seeking to roll out the historically highest dividend for shareholders. The proposal mentions XTB allocating approximately 75% of the total profit to dividends; this roughly translates to $195 million. The proposal suggests allocating...
PrimeXBT and FinCom join forces to simplify dispute resolution
24.4.2024
A non-governmental organization, the Financial Commission (FinCom) oversees the operations of the financial services industry. With effect from April 23, the platform will welcome PrimeXBT as its newest authorized member. PrimeXBT is distinguished as an authorized broker member due to its provision...
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Denies Using Forex Reserves to Defend Local Currency
20.4.2024
The Nigerian central bank governor has refuted claims that the bank is using the country’s foreign exchange reserves to shore up the naira. The governor attributes the decline in reserves to debt repayments and other payments, which are made because they help to maintain Nigeria’s...
Zimbabwe’s Central Bank Launches Gold-and Forex-Backed ‘Structured Currency’
6.4.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced a foreign exchange and gold-backed “structured currency” to replace the struggling local currency. The structured currency banknotes will be “fully convertible into the reserve currency on demand.” The central bank has also reduced...
XTB releases new social trading feature for investor engagement
29.3.2024
XTB recently released a new feature to enable users to follow top investors. The social trading feature will also help traders view investors’ portfolios. Announced at the start of 2024, XTB is following its roadmap faithfully. Their new feature is also a step toward the completion of the roadmap....