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Denis Shafranik

Denis Shafranik Co Founder at Concentric

Where are the next fintech opportunities in LATAM?

LATAM has been a hotbed for fintech in recent years, thanks to its large and receptive population, favourable regulation, and rapid digitisation, which have driven innovation and uptake of new bank and payments services. There is now substantial competition across most categories. So, where will future fintech growth come from? Figures out in Jun...

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Prakash Bhudia

Prakash Bhudia HOD – Product & Growth at Deriv

Fed cuts and election uncertainty lift Gold – will it spark a lasting rally?

As gold prices hold steady, market dynamics suggest the yellow metal could continue to attract safe-haven demand amid heightened U.S. election risks and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. With the Federal Reserve’s expected rate cut later this week and uncertainty around the election outcome, gold is positioned as an attractive asse...

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Prakash Bhudia

Prakash Bhudia HOD – Product & Growth at Deriv

Uptober closes strong: Bitcoin nears all-time high amid election optimism

As "uptober" winds down, Bitcoin finds itself near record highs, briefly passing the $73,000 mark before pulling back slightly to around $72,300. The month has historically been favorable for Bitcoin, and this October was no exception, with BTC up 12% and rising over 8% in just the past week. The rally came amid heightened institutional...

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Francesco Fulcoli

Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone

Autumn Budget 2024: Laying the Foundations for Economic Stability and Growth

The Autumn Budget 2024, presented by Chancellor Rt Hon Rachel Reeves , represents Labour’s return to power and is aimed at economic reform, investment in public services, and strengthening support for working families. Here, the budget’s major areas, offering key details, percentages, and figures that reflect the government’s fiscal vision and co...

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Guy Melamed

Guy Melamed CEO at Exberry

GPU-Edge Trading and Exchange-as-a-Service: New Frontiers in Exchange Technology?

The landscape of cloud hosting for trading technology has undergone a sizable shift in recent years. Major exchanges, including Nasdaq, TMX and Aquis, are now embracing cloud technology, signalling an evolution from scepticism to acceptance. This evolution is set to accelerate with cutting-edge advancements such as GPU-powered Edge Trading Tech an...

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Prakash Bhudia

Prakash Bhudia HOD – Product & Growth at Deriv

Gold's new all-time high: Evaluating the asset’s long-term outlook

Gold prices (XAU/USD) surged past the $2,700 mark, reaching a new all-time high during Friday’s Asian session. The precious metal has maintained a strong uptrend over the past week, driven by a combination of central bank monetary easing, geopolitical risks, and a weakening U.S. Dollar. As global uncertainties persist, gold continues to shine as a...

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Roman Eloshvili

Roman Eloshvili Founder and CEO at XData Group

Starting a Fintech Startup: 5 Key Tips Founders Should Prioritise

Entering the final quarter of 2024, the fintech industry is showing signs of improvement compared to the funding decline of 2023. However, despite some recovery, the global fintech ecosystem is still far from its peak. Investment levels and deal volumes are still lower than in previous years. Notably, regions such as the UK and parts of the US ha...

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Benjamin Avraham

Benjamin Avraham Founder & CEO at Okoora

Why Do Natural Disasters Rarely Shake the Foreign Exchange Market?

In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of foreign exchange (FX) trading, you'd think something as dramatic as a natural disaster—a hurricane, a tsunami, or an earthquake —would send currencies into a frenzy. But surprisingly, that’s often not the case. Sure, the financial news will light up with headlines about how this or that country's economy has...

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Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Digital Payments in Bangladesh

With a burgeoning economy, a growing middle class, and increasing internet penetration, the country is ripe for a digital payments transformation. Despite significant strides in recent years, the potential for digital payments in Bangladesh remains largely untapped, offering immense opportunities for economic growth, financial inclusion, and impr

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Prakash Bhudia

Prakash Bhudia HOD – Product & Growth at Deriv

Oil surges as Iran strikes Israel, are we headed for unprecedented highs?

Oil prices saw a rebound on Wednesday after Iran fired 180 missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, in Iran’s latest offensive as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The growing fear of potential retaliatory strikes and a broader regional conflict has raised concerns about significant disruptions to the global oil supply, causing oil prices to spike...

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