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.
April 2019
European Market Trades Positive on Steady Risk Appetite, Dovish Central Bank Cues Hamper Progress
European Market Trades Positive on Steady Risk Appetite, dovish central bank cues continue to hamper progress in major global markets.
Leverate and Crypto-Platform Bakkt Makes Senior Level Management Appointments
Leverate, software as a service provider for FX brokers has appointed Alkis Hilton as new CEO and Executive Director for its Cyprus branch.
FXOpen Posted Financial Loss for FY 2018, Reports 75% Drop in Turnover
True ECN/STP retail forex broker, FXOpen has published its financial results for the fiscal year ending on 31st Dec 2018.
Invast Securities Releases Monthly Operational Metrics for the Month of March
Invast Securities has released its monthly operational metrics for Mar. 2019, showing a full recovery in performance after the disappointing February month.
Senior Level Strategic Appointments at Forest Park FX and FreemarketFX
The FCA-regulated introducing broker, Forest Park FX, has hired FX industry veteran Ed Anderson as its UK Director.
Equities Mixed in Global Market, US PPI Update in Focus As Geopolitical Events Calm Down
Risk appetite improved in European market hours but equities are mixed on cautious investor sentiment in the global market.
European Equities Positive despite Caution in Market, Brexit Summit & ECB Update in Focus
Cautious tone on geo-political issues continues to cap gains in market but European equities are trading positive.
FlexTrade Systems Partners with OpenFin to Deliver Desktop Interoperability to Improve Workflow Management of Buy-Side Clients
FlexTrade Systems has partnered with OpenFin, the leading provider of HTML5 runtime technology for the financial industry.
Deutsche Börse AG to Acquire Axioma for $850 Million, To Create Index Analytics Business
Deutsche Börse AG is buying Axioma, for $850 million, and will be merging it with its index businesses to form a new index analytics company.
EU Equities Hold Steady, Tariff Wars & Brexit Summit in Focus, Geo-Political Events Cap Gains
Major Forex pairs and Equities trade positive but gains capped on concerns surrounding geo-political events.
IMS Markets and LMAX Exchange Makes Key Senior Level Appointments
IMS Markets has promoted Jean-Raphael Nahas to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and has taken over the role from immediate effect.
Saxo Bank Partners with Brown Advisory to Offer ESG Equity Portfolio
SAXO Bank on Monday announced the partnership with Brown Advisory to provider traders with access to the selection of "ethical stocks".
Backed by Financial Giants and Corporates, Blockchain Alliance INATBA to Accelerate Blockchain Adoption
INATBA, the platform that promotes the development of a global framework and adoption of DLT, has signed up more than 100 organizations.
European Equities Bleed Red on Declines in Auto & Tech Shares, Brexit Remains in Focus
Amid rising geopolitical tensions from multiple fronts, Asian and European equities are seeing mixed price action with dovish bias.
Advanced Markets Joins Liquidity Comparison Platform LiquidityFinder
Advanced Markets, the wholesale liquidity, and technology provider has signed up with liquidity comparison platform, LiquidityFinder.
SAXO Bank Appoints LEGO VP , while Price Market UK Ltd Removes its Head of Legal and Compliance
Saxo bank on Monday announced the addition of LEGO Group executive, Niels Jorgensen to the newly created position of Chief SaxoExperience Officer.
Equities Boom, Trade Deal Hopes Rise on Trump’s Comments, NFP Eyed Next
Global market today saw positive price action on increased hopes for trade deal between US and China.
European Equities Bleed on Trade Talk Woes, Wall Street to Open Flat
As risk appetite took a hit over easing Sino-U.S.
European Union Forms Blockchain Group to Support the Industry and Increase Adoptability
To boost up blockchain adoption, the European Union on Wednesday has launched the International Association of Trusted Blockchain Adoption (INATBA).
Also filing this week: Rick Steves and Abdelaziz Fathi.