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Solomon Oladipupo is a journalist and editor from Nigeria that covers the tech, FX, fintech and cryptocurrency industries. He is a former assistant editor at AgroNigeria Magazine where he covered the agribusiness industry. Solomon holds a first-class degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of Lagos where he graduated top of his class.

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Solomon Oladipupo

1050 articles

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Solomon Oladipupo is a journalist and editor from Nigeria that covers the tech, FX, fintech and cryptocurrency industries. He is a former assistant editor at AgroNigeria Magazine where he covered the agribusiness industry. Solomon holds a first-class degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of Lagos where he graduated top of his class.

Solomon Oladipupo is a journalist and editor from Nigeria that covers the tech, FX, fintech and cryptocurrency industries. He is a former assistant editor at AgroNigeria Magazine where he covered the agribusiness industry. Solomon holds a first-class degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of Lagos where he graduated top of his class.

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CryptoCurrency

Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to New Indictment

  • Bankman-Fried's lawyers claimed he is being denied access to his medicine.
  • They also want extra meeting days with the crypto entrepreneur for his trial preparation.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX

XTrend Is Latest CySEC-Regulated Broker to Back Argentina's Football Team

  • T1Markets and TradeATF previously entered into digital sponsorship deals with AFA.
  • Last year, Binance signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with the team.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX

XTB Takes Spain’s Tougher CFD Marketing Rules in Stride

  • CNMV introduced extra rules as 75% of Spanish retail investors lose CFD investments.
  • XTB will not 'significantly' change its marketing strategy for the Spanish market.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Executives

CME Group’s Jeff Ward to Take Over as FXSpotStream’s CEO

  • Ward will assume the role in January 2024, replacing the interim CEO, Tom San Pietro.
  • Alan F. Schwarz, FXSpotStream's Co-Founder, renounced the role earlier in the year.
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

FTX Updates Settlement Terms for 'Small Estate Claims' after US Trustee's Disapproval

  • The exchange criticized the US Trustee for objecting to the settlement.
  • Meanwhile, FTX and Genesis recently agreed to a payment of $175 million to resolve their dispute.
by Solomon Oladipupo
FinTech

AstroPay Deepens European Sports Involvement with Tottenham Hotspur Deal

  • The payments provider recently renewed its deal with Wolves Football Club.
  • Axi, CFI, TMGM and eToro, among others, have inked sports deals this year.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX

Dukascopy Grapples with 80% Profit Decline in H1 after Upswing in 2022

  • The Swiss broker's trading income slumped 33% to CHF 9.6 million.
  • The firm reported its second-highest-ever profit last year.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX

Are Social Traders Laggards? Research by Germany's BaFin Suggests So

  • Only 16% of over 1,000 surveyed German investors deploy social trading.
  • The majority of social traders struggle to distinguish BTC from fiat buys.
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

SEC Gets Judge’s Nod to Argue for Appeal against Landmark Ripple Ruling

  • Ripple secured a 'partial victory' against the SEC in mid-July.
  • However, the SEC believes the case deserves an “interlocutory review.”
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Bankrupt BlockFi Gets Court’s Backing, Enables Withdrawal for US Customers

  • The firm looks forward to permitting withdrawal for international clients.
  • BlockFi had exposure of $1.2 billion to FTX and Alameda Research.
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

FTX Softens $4B Demand, Strikes $175M Settlement with Genesis

  • Both parties reached the agreement 'in principle' on or around July 20.
  • Genesis raised over $350M in customer, avoidance and loan claims against FTX.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX

Trade Nation Caps Off 2022 with 300% Profit Growth in the UK

  • The CFD provider recently got licensed in Seychelles.
  • The firm continues to build up its presence in the sports industry.
by Solomon Oladipupo
FinTech

US DOJ Is Probing Visa over 'Token' Technology Pricing Practices: Report

  • Visa reportedly planned to adjust its fees, thereby sparking a new investigation by the DOJ.
  • UK payments watchdog sought to review Visa and Mastercard's card fees last year.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Institutional FX

CME Consolidates FX Businesses, Appoints Paul Houston to Lead the Charge

  • The marketplace operator expects the move to expand trading opportunities for its clients.
  • Houston previously worked for Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
by Solomon Oladipupo
FinTech

"Free" Money in Ireland? Bank App Error Sends Crowds to ATMs

  • Bank of Ireland announced on Wednesday that it has fixed the glitch.
  • Ireland's Finance Minister has demanded a comprehensive report on the incident.
by Solomon Oladipupo
FinTech

Growing Regulatory Concerns Push US Bank Stocks Downward

  • FDIC plans to change the 'living will' preparation requirement for banks.
  • US lenders are facing possible additional ratings downgrades.
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Binance's Crypto Payment Wing Shuts Doors after One and a Half Years

  • The crypto exchange said it took the decision as part of a regular business review.
  • Binance recently lost its euro banking partner, Paysafe Solutions.
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Binance Irked by SEC’s Move to Query CEO of US Affiliate

  • BAM's CEO and CFO do not have 'unique firsthand knowledge' about customer assets.
  • In other news, the SEC delayed a decision on ARK Invest's spot BTC application.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Executives

PayPal Shifts Leadership to Intuit’s Alex Chriss after Stablecoin Launch

  • Chriss brings nearly two decades of industry experience to the role.
  • The current CEO/President Dan Schulman is remaining on the PayPal Board until next year.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Institutional FX

UBS to Shell Out $1.4B over Fraud Claims Related to 2008 Financial Crisis

  • The Swiss bank giant did not admit to any wrongdoing.
  • The DOJ previously settled with other top banks, such as Nomura, RBS and Barclays.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX

Tired of Pre-recorded Videos? Tradier Offers Live Access to Industry Leaders

  • The firm will also provide access to over 100 API-powered trading platforms.
  • Tradier recently raised approximately $25M to address the "graduation effect."
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

300 Crypto Firms Jostled; Only 13% Clear UK FCA's Registration Hurdle

  • The British watchdog refused five applications and rejected 22.
  • FCA's rules on advertising digital assets will come into force on October 8, 2023.
by Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX

Hirose UK's Profit Swells by 400% in 2023, but Turnover Mirrors 2021

  • The British broker's profit previously sank 87% to £59K.
  • However, the new profit level pales compared to the £465K from the fiscal year 2021.
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Sam Bankman-Fried Lands in Jail Ahead of Criminal Trial

  • The FTX Founder was accused of witness tampering by federal prosecutors.
  • The embattled entrepreneur is also facing a $1 billion lawsuit from the FTX estate.
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Troubled Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Might Cut 75% of Jobs: Report

  • A court in Nevada recently placed the firm under receivership.
  • The firm cut a third of its workforce in January, according to CoinDesk.
by Solomon Oladipupo
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