Has Bitcoin Replaced Gold as the Trader’s Sweetheart?

Gold has been a store of value against currencies and a hedge against inflation for hundreds of years. Forget diamonds; gold is really forever.   This year, in particular, has been great for gold traders.  Gold prices hit an all-time high of $2,075 in August. Its price trajectory, however, has been dependent on the coronavirus situation.  But canRead More

CySEC has warned against Calibur and IcFxMarkets brokers

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issued a warning with regard to Calibur and IcFxMarkets. According to the official statement, these websites do not belong to an entity which has been granted an authorization for the provision of investment services and/or the performance of investment activities. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, known as CySECRead More

Volatility Seen on Stocks, Following Ukraine-Russia and Fed Headlines

It looks like volatility is set to remain in the equity markets as traders (and algos) are constantly searching for news regarding geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe. Tensions Remain but Might Be Improving During their Sunday phone call, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky asked US Preident Joe Biden to visit Kyiv in person amid continuing WhiteRead More

ASIC further suspends the AFS license of Halifax Investment Services

ASIC has extended the suspension of the Australian financial services (AFS) license held by Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd (Halifax) until 8 January 2021. As we previously reported, on the 14th of January 2019, ASIC has suspended the Australian financial services (AFS) license held by Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd. Back then it was suspendedRead More

EU imposes Crypto Ban on Russia

As part of its eighth round of sanctions, the European Union has implemented a broad prohibition on offering cryptocurrency services to individuals in Russia. The move comes just days after Russia announced they would let the industry accept bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for international trade without restriction. Crypto ban The new measure steps up restrictions thatRead More

Ethereum Drops To $1,300 Amid Bear Assault

The crypto market is currently reacting to new economic data published in the United States. Ethereum, like many other cryptocurrencies, has been following trends and giving back its profit from this past week as it moves along with Bitcoin and other large digital currencies. Ethereum Ethereum trades at $1,300 with a 2% loss and sidewaysRead More