Ethereum-powered Augur brings its beta to Microsoft Azure's blockchain cloud
Decentralised prediction market platform Augur launched its beta and was added to Microsoft Azure BaaS.
JPMorgan Chase penalised $307m by SEC and CFTC over non-disclosure to clients
Apart from the penalties, as part of a settlement with CFTC, the bank will pay $60m as disgorgement.
European Court of Justice: Bitcoin is a currency and exchanges are VAT-exempt
Swedish tax authorities which had said Bitcoin trades should be VAT taxable.
Bitcoin trading service Magnr to offer back-office blockchain, says new chief Colin Kwan
New CEO talked about surviving Mt.Gox and legacy systems at big banks.
FX rigging: HSBC to announce increased provisions in interim results
HSBC expected to announce overall charge of over $1bn to cover conduct issues such as FX probes.
FX fixing scandal: UBS to pay $545m in combined fines and pleads guilty over Libor
Bank will pay penalty of $342m over FX fixing and another $203m over Libor matter.
Deutsche Bank could end up paying more than $2bn over Libor rigging
UK and US authorities are preparing to announce a settlement as soon as 23 April.
Wall Street 'Flash crash' charges against Navinder Singh Sarao branded a joke by traders and spark alarm in US
To blame traders for the 'Flash Crash' is absolutely ridiculous, says one trader.
British speed trader Navinder Singh Sarao arrested over alleged role in May 2010 US 'flash crash'
Justice Department seeks extradition of trader who allegedly made $40m from market manipulation.
US probing banks over 'rigging' of precious metal prices
HSBC, Barclays, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs reported to be among 10 banks facing probe.
MetaTrader 5 integration to PMEX and new MetaQuotes office in Lahore
MetaQuotes Software Corp. announces that it is now possible to trade on Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) via the MetaTrader 5 platform.
FX fixing scandal: Six RBS traders face disciplinary action
RBS was one of the five banks fined by the US and UK for currency market manipulation.
HSBC Hit With $12.5m US Charge for Not Registering Swiss Private Banking Arm
The SEC said the bank violated federal securities laws by operating before registering with the regulator.
FX Fixing: US Justice Department to Interview Current and Ex-HSBC Traders
US prosecutors are tipped to be travelling to London in the coming weeks.
Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley Manipulated Commodity Prices, Says Senate
Banks are accused of adding to consumer prices, a two year Senate investigation has found.
Citi Axing 35 London Trading Jobs Amid FX Fixing Fine
Citi is paying around $1bn in fines to three separate authorities for currency market manipulation
FX Fixing: NY Regulator Complications Stopped Barclays Joining in on 'Weak' Group Settlement
Citi, JPM, HSBC, RBS, and UBS settled with a range of US and UK authorities over FX rigging.
FX Fixing: Citi Fines Total $1bn as OCC Hits Wall Street Giant With Another Penalty
The investment bank announced the extra fines hours after five other banks were fined
FX Fixing: US Fed Reserve Investigating Bank Traders for Improper Conduct
The Fed confirmed that it is working closely with the Department of Justice and others in its probe
FX Fixing: BoE Denies Senior Official Sacking is Related to the Currency Market Scandal
The Governor insisted that nobody at the BoE was aware of 'improper or unlawful FX dealing'
FX Fixing: UK Banking Stocks Flat as Traders View Fines as 'Relatively Small'
Citibank, HSBC, JPMorgan, RBS and UBS were fined while Barclays remains under investigation by FCA
US and UK Regulators Fine Five Banks $3.4bn for Foreign Exchange Rate Rigging
The Financial Conduct Authority and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission have fined five banks over $3.4bn collectively for their role in the manipulation of the foreign exchange market.
FX Fixing: Barclays Eligible for FCA Fine Discount Despite Still Being Under Investigation
The UK watchdog has already settled with Citibank, HSBC, JPMorgan, RBS and UBS.
FX Fixing: RBS Suspends Bonuses for 50 Staff After UK and US Fines
Philip Hampton said it was regrettable that the bank did not respond to client concerns sooner.
FX Fixing: FCA and CFTC Fine Five Banks $3.4bn as Barclays Remains Under Investigation
Citibank, HSBC, JPMorgan, RBS, and UBS were fined while Barclays remains under investigation by FCA
UK and US May Impose Forex Fines on Banking Titans
FCA and US CFTC may also announce deals with banks.
FX Fixing Scandal: US Authorities Tipped to Piggy Back on London Watchdog Settlement
US CFTC and OCC are set to join the UK's FCA in announcing settlements
Hedge Funds Lower Bullish Oil Bets Amid Global Supply Glut
Brent lost over 9% in October while US crude shed over 11%.
Cryptocurrency Round-Up: 3,000 Convenience Stores Sell Bitcoin and LedgerX Legitimises Market
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies have seen a slight resurgence following days of decline.
JPMorgan and HSBC Traders Suspended or Fired Amid FX Fixing Scandal
HSBC's Serge Sarramegna and Edward Pinto and JPM's Richard Usher is said to be in the spotlight