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Crypto investor KR1 plc sees £50m wiped from portfolio as it warns on ‘period of consolidation’. 📈 The Isle of Man-based digital asset investment firm today reported a fall in the value of its assets from £196m at the end of 2023 to £146m mid-way through 2024, a drop of more than a quarter, amid a retreat in the price of Bitcoin from the all-time highs reached earlier this year. “Since Bitcoins’ all-time high this Spring, the crypto markets have entered a period of consolidation, once again offering both seasoned and new investors valuable lessons in resilience and long-term thinking,” KR1 said. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dt_YWvXN 🔗 #bitcoin #crypto #markets #investment #portfolio #UKtech

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I would like to share this article, written by Jayden Smith, NFT News Today. He is definitely one of the few who is getting a look at the bigger picture. https://lnkd.in/eqthXYKB

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CapitalRise Secures New £30 Million Funding Line for Bridging Loans Uma Rajah, CEO and Co-Founder of CapitalRise, commented: “Securing this additional £30 million funding line for bridging loans further supports the diversification of our capital sources, ensuring a robust funding model. We are thrilled to secure this new funding line as part of our continued commitment to serving our clients with bespoke financial solutions.” https://lnkd.in/e5YAkGyB Pip Lashko-Sayers #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

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🚀 Official Launch of BlueX to Transform FX Trading Efficiency 🚀   We are delighted to announce the official go-live of BlueX, with the first production trades now executed. This follows the recent granting of our licence from the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC).    BlueX provides a wide range of unique trading tools and workflow automation, offering global institutional market participants versatile and efficient trading solutions. The seamless integration of best-in-class third-party applications into the trade flow is central to our differentiated approach, simplifying execution and decision-making, with data and analytics built into every trade.    Key highlights include:    - Combination of advanced core platform features, third-party trading tools and best-in-class data and analytics embedded directly into end-user workflows - Strategic partnerships with Tradefeedr, New Change FX and Lucera Financial Infrastructures to deliver platform’s capabilities - Utilisation of technology and systems extensively tested by BlueCrest Capital Management over many years supporting trillions in FX annually, demonstrating exceptional performance, stability and reliability.    Visit bluextrading.com for more information and follow us for updates.    #FXTrading #FinancialTechnology #TradingSolutions

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💡Price discovery, prime brokers and big money - the conversation with tendex AG's James Kilroe covered some of the less talked about details of #crypto markets and institutional trading. ➡️Watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/djBizQ4b James and Ian also went deep into: - Getting around the fragmentation of unstandardized tech - Where the "basis trade" in crypto is going - How risk management gets forgotten ...and much more.

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"For the digital asset class to become mainstream, particularly for retail, a regulatory framework is essential for transparency and market sustainability.” We are pleased that our CEO, Nicky Maan, was recently featured in an article by jeffrey gogo at Cryptonews discussing the performance of Bitcoin ETFs and their impact on institutional adoption. Nicky emphasised the increasing demand for exposure to #digital assets within regulated environments and highlighted the importance of establishing a robust regulatory framework to ensure long-term market sustainability. Read the fu article here: https://lnkd.in/dqzTAAvv #BitcoinETF #regulation #cryptocurrency

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The Awfis Space Solutions IPO (Initial Public Offering) continues to generate excitement as it enters its third day, May - New Post: Awfis IPO surges! Retail investors lead Day 3 rush https://buff.ly/4bTBnNF #marketnewsviews #awfisipo #awfisspacesolutions #investing #investmentopportunity #ipoexcitement #retailinvestors #stockmarketsurge

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🚀 FilmChain, a UK-based startup, has raised €2.8M in funding to implement Entertainment FinTech solutions, aimed at automating payments in the film and TV sectors. 💳 THE HOLT XCHANGE led the round, with support from ROCA X, DeBa Ventures, returning investor HearstLab, and TechAngels Romania achieving this financial milestone. ℹ The investment, which also converts earlier notes, shows that FilmChain, which is presently handling over-subscription demand, has received strong support. Irina Albita Maria Tanjala Adrian Rosu Ioana Lazareanu Christoph Lange Lewis Silkin Ido Soen Dragos Munteanu Jan Spielhoff #technicalbeep #ideasphere #startupnews #startupspace #startup #tech #venturecapital #startupfunding #fundingnews #innovation #enterprenureship #FinTech

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Generous Tax Breaks for Angel Investors At Dorset Business Angels we have another pitch event on Monday on 3rd June in Bournemouth, with five companies presenting live. I hope to see you there...You can still register for the event: https://lnkd.in/eR7AjCbx   We choose the companies, from a good number who send us pitchdecks and plans. One of the things we always look for is that they qualify for #EIS (the Enterprise Investment Scheme) https://lnkd.in/gjHZ_XH and #SEIS (the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) https://lnkd.in/dMTZ-MA Because these give generous tax breaks to our investors. And mean that both upfront and in case that if the company fails - and risk for startup and growth companies of course is inevitable - it means that a good percentage of investor money is covered.   An article in The Times, therefore caught my eye, mentioning a reduction in the use of the scheme. However, dig a little deeper and in fact the numbers are still impressive. With a fall-off from a previous record year. And in some areas of the country records still being achieved. The opening to the article reading:   "Generous tax breaks to encourage investors to back young companies proved insufficient to prevent a 15 per cent fall in the value of funding being committed last year under the government-backed Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS).   HM Revenue & Customs figures released on Thursday showed the number of companies raising funding through the scheme fell from 4,480 to to 4,205 last year, raising just under £2 billion between them, down from a record £2.3 billion the previous year.   The investment scheme was established in 1994 and provides generous income and capital gains tax reliefs to investors to encourage them to risk capital in early stage businesses. Its sister programme, the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, specifically targets companies that are less than three years old.   HMRC said the decline was “most likely a result of rising interest rates and some natural reduction following the record-breaking year in 2021 to 2022”. Full article: https://lnkd.in/eTxxQWRK At Dorset Business Angels, we have a mix of experienced, newer and completely new investors. Our dinners and process allow people to mix and learn from one another. Plus our partner sponsors, are always on hand to share knowledge: Investec Wealth & Investment UK, TC Group, Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP and BCP Council specifically their very active Economic Development Team, together with a wider network of partners such as British Business Bank, Innovate UK, crucially UK Business Angels Association, Dorset Chamber and local Dorset Businesses. See you on the 3rd.. Peter Eales Director

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🚨 The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given the green light for the first cryptocurrency ETPs!🚨 - First ETPs Approved with WisdomTree and Invesco Digital Markets launching Bitcoin and Ether products on the London Stock Exchange on May 28. - Initially, these ETPs are available only to professional investors, reflecting a cautious but progressive approach compared to broader access in the US. - Featuring some of the lowest management expense ratios at 0.35%, these ETPs are poised to attract significant institutional attention. Stay tuned for more with Web3 R&D!!! #CryptoNews #FinancialMarkets #CryptoInvestment #DigitalAssets #Blockchain

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We're delighted to announce that DKK Partners has been accepted into the NatWest Group Accelerator Ignition programme. This 6-month programme is designed for entrepreneurs with high-growth businesses who are looking to scale up. As we continue our expansion at DKK, offering FX and Stablecoin solutions to our customers in emerging and frontier markets, this is a fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and form valuable connections in the industry. #Natwestacceleratorprogramme #Natwest #accelerator #entrpreneur #highgrowth #financialservices #fintech #blockchain #fx #foreignexchange #currencyexchange #currencytrading #forextrading #emergingmarkets #fxmarkets #finance #tradfi #defi #stablecoin #usdt #usdc #digital

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Our thanks to the staff at Digital Wealth News for speaking with TradingBlock CEO Jere Wickert about his company’s latest developments for retail traders, active traders, asset managers, and RIAs. #TradingBlock #OnlineTrading #OptionsTrading #Investing #FinancialServices #StockMarket #InvestmentStrategies #TradingPlatform #WealthManagement #PortfolioManagement #DigitalWealthNews #fintech   https://lnkd.in/g3af5D-r

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Clearpool's Q2 2024 report is here, which highlights the protocol's growth across key metrics and milestone achievements over the past quarter. Key Takeaways: — Clearpool launched on Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 incubated by Coinbase — Total Loans Originated (TLO) surpassed $550 million as Prime Brokerages entered  — Clearpool launches a yield vault for USDX on Flare Network, with TVL reaching $13 million — Clearpool Prime expanded to Avalanche, with TLO surpassing $50 million — CPOOL holders number saw continued growth, +18% QoQ Dive into the full report here:

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