Karthik Subramanian
Digital Assets Correspondent
Karthik Subramanian is a founder, writer, and technology consultant with nine years in the crypto ecosystem. He covers token economics, L1/L2 infrastructure, DeFi protocols, wallets/custody, and the bridge between crypto and forex—broker technology, liquidity, and macro drivers. Karthik’s writing focuses on clear, practical frameworks that help professionals evaluate new products and on-chain innovation alongside FX market realities.
October 2021
Copper Hires Philip Hammond as Special Advisor
Copper, the digital asset custody and trading infrastructure vendor, has announced the hire of former UK Chancellor Philip Hammond as a special advisor to the company.
Binance, despite its troubles, leads spot volumes for 15th straight month
Binance, the embattled crypto exchange, continues to defy gravity as it posts the highest spot volumes of all exchanges in the world for the 15th straight month.
SEC Chair says that Crypto Programs that promise returns are subject to Oversight
The SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, has said that any crypto platform or product, that promises returns to the trader or the investor, should come under regulatory oversight.
New Zealand Central Bank Begins Discussion on Future Of Money Using CBDCs
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has launched a public consultation to discuss the future of money and also about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
September 2021
What is Swing Trading in Forex
Forex trading is an industry where a trader can make profits in any number of ways like for example using swing trading in forex.
Forex Trading in Malaysia
Forex traders in Malaysia continue to do well even during the pandemic period as the forex trading in Malaysia continues non-stop as far as the market is concerned.
Nigeria to Roll Out CBDC from October 1
Nigeria is going to become the first country in Africa and probably the largest country so far, in terms of population, to launch the central bank digital currency.
SparkPool Mining Shuts Down Amidst Crypto Ban in China
The latest round of crypto ban in China has taken its most recent toll as the second largest Ethereum mining pool in the world, SparkPool has decided to shut up shop.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves and Abdelaziz Fathi.