Bitcoin and Ethereum CFDs Are a Major Risk to Forex Brokers
- Adam Leonard, CEO of BlockEx, explains how brokers can add Bitcoin trading in a way that avoids the volatility risks.
BlockEx is an institutional grade exchange with Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Read this Term assets origination, based in London with a team of fourteen developers around the world. Adam Leonard, CEO of BlockEx, today joined the Finance Magnates podcast to explain the offering and how the firm is progressing in both the forex and the cryptocurrency trading industries.
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The interview was broadcast live and a video recording is available here:
Among the many topics covered were: how FX brokers can add Bitcoin trading in a way that avoids the serious risks of CFDs on volatile Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw Read this Term; white-labels; copy and social trading; sourcing liquidity; the level of cybersecurity needed to protect from hackers; cooperating with big exchanges; and much more.
We also talked about the recently announced BlockEx partnership with the international law firm Winston & Strawn LLP, achieved with the purpose of creating standardized templates for approximately 90% of the legal documentation required for bond issuance.
Adam brings over twenty years of proven experience in business and product development within the Blockchain, fintech, and payment industries. Adam speaks regularly around Europe and Asia on the benefits of Blockchain technology, specifically around use cases of digital assets and trading. Mr. Leonard holds an degree in architecture and continued education in psychology, advertising, and business admin.
BlockEx is an institutional grade exchange with Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Read this Term assets origination, based in London with a team of fourteen developers around the world. Adam Leonard, CEO of BlockEx, today joined the Finance Magnates podcast to explain the offering and how the firm is progressing in both the forex and the cryptocurrency trading industries.
The London Summit 2017 is coming, get involved!
The interview was broadcast live and a video recording is available here:
Among the many topics covered were: how FX brokers can add Bitcoin trading in a way that avoids the serious risks of CFDs on volatile Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw Read this Term; white-labels; copy and social trading; sourcing liquidity; the level of cybersecurity needed to protect from hackers; cooperating with big exchanges; and much more.
We also talked about the recently announced BlockEx partnership with the international law firm Winston & Strawn LLP, achieved with the purpose of creating standardized templates for approximately 90% of the legal documentation required for bond issuance.
Adam brings over twenty years of proven experience in business and product development within the Blockchain, fintech, and payment industries. Adam speaks regularly around Europe and Asia on the benefits of Blockchain technology, specifically around use cases of digital assets and trading. Mr. Leonard holds an degree in architecture and continued education in psychology, advertising, and business admin.