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
UK-based Global FinTech Company, TigerWit Appoints Gareth Derbyshire as Chief Compliance Officer
TigerWit Limited, the UK headquartered global fintech company has added Gareth Derbyshire as its newest Chief Compliance Officer.
VELA’s DMA Platform Listed in JPX Website with an Eye to Further Expand into APAC
VELA has announced that its award-winning Direct Market Access (DMA) platform is now available in the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) site in Tokyo region.
Brokerages and Exchanges Marks Strong Rebound in Trading Activity in March 2019
CBOE, FxSpotStream, and FastMatch witnessed a strong rebound in trading activities for the month of March after notable dips in February figures.
Global Equities Trade Positive on Sino-U.S. Trade Optimism, Brexit Headlines & US Macro Data in Focus
Equities and forex assets opened on positive note today as investors risk appetite boomed on Sino-U.S.
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Hacked for the Second Time in Twelve Months, Lost $19 Mn Worth of Cryptocurrencies
Bithumb has been hacked once again in a period of twelve months. In the latest hack, the exchange has lost $19 million worth of digital currencies.
March 2019
Advanced Markets and Fortex Announces Partnership on MT5 White Label Solutions
Advanced Markets has announced the launch of MT5 white label solutions in partnership with ECN platform and technology provider, Fortex.
Advanced Markets and Fortex Announces Partnership on MT5 White Label Solutions
Advanced Markets, the provider of whole liquidity to institutional Fx and prime of prime services has announced the launch of MT5 white label solutions.
eToroX Labs Appoints Dr Omri Ross as its Chief Blockchain Scientist
eToroX Labs, eToro's regulated cryptocurrency arm has added veteran Omri Ross as its Chief Blockchain Scientist following the acquisition of Firmo Network.
Equities Decline, US T.Yields Rebound but Recession Woes Remain Steady
The activity of the US government bond yields continues to support investor’s views on possible recession in the US economy.
European Equities Post Solid Gains on Improved Risk Appetite
European equities saw positive price action on all major European stock exchanges following four consecutive sessions of closing in red.
RegTech Firm ClauseMatch Expands to APAC Region, Opens Regional Head-Office in Singapore
RegTech company ClauseMatch that provides regulatory technology has started its operation Singapore, marking its entry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market.
MUFG Securities Appoints Former Barclays Executive John Winter as CEO of EMEA Division
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Securities (MUFG) has hired John Winter as its newest Chief Executive Officer for its EMEA division.
European Equities Decline On Dovish Macro Data, Wall Street To See Range Bound Action
European equities declined as Euro area macro data disappointed. Investors now eye US macro data for short term profit opportunities and directional cues.
Deutsche Bank Pledged to Arrest Decline in Revenue in 2019, Fiscal 2018 Revenue 4.3% Lower at €25.32 billion
Deutsche Bank published its annual report for fiscal 2018, that ended on 31st Dec 2018 which showed a weak performance achieving revenue of €25.32 billion.
Key Personnel Appointments at Maybank Kim Eng, Gain Capital and BGC Partners
Maybank Kim Eng appoints Andrew Gee as Head of Prime Services Sales, and BGC Partners has appointed Anja Hinds as its newest Director of Hybrid IDB eSales.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves and Abdelaziz Fathi.