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.
May 2019
Victor Hendrix Appointed as CEO at Texas Based Liquidity Connect
Prior to his latest position at Liquidity connect, Victor served with Fortex Technologies for nearly six months.
Sam Osterman Resigns from His Role as Head of FX Options at BNY Mellon
Sam Osterman joined BNY Mellon in January 2018 to lead FX options business has been ousted from company after spending 15 months at Wall Street Bank.
Tim Dinsdale Former MD at Goldman Sachs Joins OpenFin as Euro Area CTO
OpenFin announced earlier today that Tim Dinsdale has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer for Euro area market region.
Trey Berre Promoted As CME Group’s Global Head of Data Services
CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the appointment of Trey Berre to Global Head of Data Services.
Huawei Blacklisting Continues To Escalate Trade War Woes Making Market Bleed
Huawei, U.S.-China trade dispute rattle markets, China balmes US for trade war extension, investor retain cautious stance.
Global Equities Mixed Amid Geo-Political Cues, Macro Data Eyed For Impetus
Trump’s decision towards imposing tariffs on allies continues to influence price action of major assets in the market.
European Equities Move Two Ways on Italian Debt Woes, US Retail Sales Awaited
Risk appetite recovered in the market today on easing tensions between China and U.S.
David Hatton Joins EuroCCP as Its New Chief Technical Officer
EuroCCP has appointed David Hatton as the firm’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as per the announcement made by the firm yesterday.
Andrea Peratitis Joins Trade Capital as Chief Compliance Officer at Cyprus Office
European financial service provider Trade Capital Holding Ltd has appointed Andrea Peratitis as its Chief Compliance Officer.
Eurex Gains Direct Clearing Connectivity on Partnership with CME Group’s Traiana
Eurex Exchange has partnered with trade infrastructure solutions provider Traiana which has facilitated Eurex to gain direct clearing connectivity access.
Decentralised Bank BABB Hires Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou as New COO
Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou has joined BABB as its CEO - a UK-based decentralised bank focusing on creating a world bank for the micro economy.
Ayhan Gurcuoglu Joins CFH Clearing as New VP of International Sales
CFH Clearing has appointed Ayhan Gurcuoglu as its new Vice President of International sales according to the report released by the company yesterday.
European Equities Positive, Further Headlines on Sino-U.S. Trade War Awaited For Fresh Trading Cues
Despite caution on escalating trade war tensions between China and U.S.
GMI UK’s Top Level Management Sees Major Changes Mostly Focusing On In-House Appointments
GMI, UK based STP-ECN broker is seeing its top-level management go through a series of major changes over the course of the last thirty days.
Dublin Based Fintech Ion to Buy UK Based Acuris for A Billion British Pound
The major talk of the town in the financial sector is the acquisition progress of UK based financial news and data service provider Acuris.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves and Abdelaziz Fathi.