CFTC guidance on Blockchain implementation for regulatory framework of swap derivatives contracts The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo today released a white paper on Swaps regulation. In this white paper, Swaps Regulation Version 2.0. Entitled was published, where an assessment of the current implementation of reform and proposals for …
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China makes good on Xi’s promise China is making good on President Xi Jinping’s promise to open the nation’s financial markets, while the dollar and Treasury yields continued their ascent. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about. China Eases Grip on Outflows (Bloomberg)-China granted additional quota for funds …
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The Bitcoin battle heats up The dollar’s winning streak reaches the longest since December as its correlation with Treasury yields continues to show signs of revival. And trade worries ease as the U.S. backs off hard-line stances with China and Russia’s United Co. Rusal. Here are some of the things people in …
Read More »Forex – Weekly Outlook: April 23 – 27
Forex – Weekly Outlook: April 23 – 27 Investing.com – Investors will be awaiting an update on the health of the U.S. and UK economies this week ahead of Friday’s data on first quarter growth. Monetary policy meetings in the euro zone and Japan will also be in focus. The …
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