UK-listed IG Group launches crypto trading to retail investors

UK-listed IG Group launches crypto trading to retail investors

The new launch expands IG’s existing cryptocurrency offering, as the company has previously offered crypto-based contracts for difference. IG Group, a United Kingdom-listed trading and financial services company, is launching cryptocurrency trading to retail investors, expanding its footprint in the digital assets space. IG customers can now access 31 crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether…

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# Uphold becomes registered crypto-asset firm in UK post-FCA approval

# Uphold becomes registered crypto-asset firm in UK post-FCA approval

“# Uphold becomes registered crypto-asset firm in UK post-FCA approval ” A European subsidiary of United States-based crypto trading platform Uphold has received approval from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). According to the FCA website, Uphold’s U.K. subsidiary Uphold Europe Limited gained regulatory approval on Thursday, joining the select list of 32 firms…

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# Mastercard chooses 7 crypto startups for Start Path accelerator

# Mastercard chooses 7 crypto startups for Start Path accelerator

“# Mastercard chooses 7 crypto startups for Start Path accelerator ” International payment giant Mastercard continues focusing on the digital asset industry by welcoming a batch of major cryptocurrency startups in its fintech accelerator. The company announced Tuesday a new startup engagement program as part of Mastercard Start Path, an accelerator program for fintech startups,…

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# Uphold obtains FINRA approval to acquire US broker-dealer

# Uphold obtains FINRA approval to acquire US broker-dealer

“# Uphold obtains FINRA approval to acquire US broker-dealer ” Cryptocurrency wallet and trading platform Uphold has received regulatory approval to purchase JNK Securities, a U.S. broker-dealer. In an announcement from Uphold today, the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, gave the firm the green light to acquire JNK Securities. Uphold said the acquisition…

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# IMVU’s new blockchain-backed stablecoin goes live

# IMVU’s new blockchain-backed stablecoin goes live

“# IMVU’s new blockchain-backed stablecoin goes live ” IMVU’s new fiat-convertible VCOIN goes live on the social network.  Per a Jan. 12 company announcement shared with Cointelegraph, VCOIN is available for users of IMVU, starting today. IMVU already hosts over 27 million transactions a month using its non-blockchain-backed credits. VCOIN aims to give users involved…

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# Uphold will not delist XRP before court decision

# Uphold will not delist XRP before court decision

“# Uphold will not delist XRP before court decision ” Cryptocurrency payment processor and exchange operator Uphold has formally clarified that it will not delist XRP for the time being. As part of an announcement made on Monday, Uphold stated it will not be removing XRP from its crypto offering until the lawsuit filed by…

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