News Nuggets | 29 August: New Match-Trader Head; TradingView Charts on MultiHODL

<p>Match-Trade Technologies Has Onboarded New Head of Match-Trader
</p><p>Match-Trade Technologies has announced the joining of Alexis Droussiotis as the new Head of the <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/institutional-forex/match-trader-enhances-offering-with-centroid-bridge-integration/">Match-Trader</a> platform. The appointment was made when the demand for the third-party trading platform grew significantly.
</p><p>Droussiotis brings 15 years of industry experience to the new role. Most recently, he worked at PrimeXM, separating as the Chief Information Officer. He was a Director at the company. Other companies he worked at are SpotOption Exchange, Hoch Capital, Alpari, FXTM, Windsor Brokers, and PrimeTel.
</p><p>"The decision to join Match-Trade was influenced by the company's significant advancements in the industry," said Droussiotis. "Their commitment to embracing emerging technology sets them apart, not only as a fintech company but also as a growing force in technological innovation. Match-Trade's focus on technological development is evident in its ongoing initiatives to improve broker operations and client experiences."</p><p>YouHodler Integrates TradingView Charts
</p><p>YouHodler confirmed today (Tuesday) the integration of TradingView's advanced charts into MultiHODL, which is its flagship crypto trading tool.
</p><p>According to YouHodler, the integration will offer MultiHODL users real-time data visualization, elevated trading experience, and informed decision-making capabilities.
</p><p>"Market analysis lies in the core of successful trading," said Ilya Volkov, the CEO and Co-Founder of YouHodler. "This integration and our partnership with TradingView reflect our commitment to enhancing the trading experience for all our users, regardless of how seasoned they are. By adding advanced charting tools directly into MultiHODL, we empower the YouHodler community to make faster, better-informed decisions and execute successful trading strategies."</p><p>Triple-A Hires New General
Manager</p><p>Singapore-based
cryptocurrency payment gateway Triple-A has announced the appointment of Paulo
Shargorodsky as its new General Manager for the Americas. Shargorodsky brings a
wealth of experience from his previous roles at EBANX and Walmart, where he specialized
in payments and financial services. </p><p>He aims to
leverage this experience to expand Triple-A's footprint in the Americas,
focusing on bridging the gap between fiat and cryptocurrency payments. Both
Paulo and Triple-A's CEO, Eric Barbier, expressed enthusiasm about the
strategic alignment and the potential for growth in the region.</p><p>SSimple Secures Angel
Funding</p><p>SSImple, a
<a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/saas/" target="_blank" rel="follow">SaaS DLT </a>platform targeting the financial services industry, has successfully
closed an angel funding round led by fintech expert David Little. The funding
comes ahead of a major client announcement and aims to fuel the company's
business expansion. </p><p>Matthew
Cook has been appointed as the new Chairman of SSImple, effective immediately.
Cook's appointment and the successful funding round are seen as significant
steps for the company's future.</p><p>CoinSwitch Reduces Support
Team</p><p>Indian
<a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/crypto/" target="_blank" rel="follow">cryptocurrency investment platform</a> CoinSwitch has laid off more than a third of
its customer support team due to low market activity. The downsizing affected
44 jobs, nearly 7% of the company's workforce. </p><p>Despite the
layoffs, CoinSwitch has been actively hiring in other departments like product
tech and compliance. The move comes as the crypto market in India faces
challenges, including high taxes and reduced trading volumes.</p><p>SFC Targets Market
Manipulation in Hong Kong</p><p>The
Securities and Futures Commission (<a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/sfc/" target="_blank" rel="follow">SFC</a>) and the Independent Commission Against
Corruption (ICAC) have conducted a joint operation against suspected market
manipulation in Hong Kong. The operation focused on two companies listed on the
Hong Kong Stock Exchange and involved searches of 14 premises. </p><p>One core
member of the suspected syndicate was arrested, and restriction notices were
issued to six brokers. The operation aims to protect the interests of the
investing public and is part of ongoing investigations.</p><p>Hong Kong Regulators
Update OTC Derivative Clearing Rules</p><p>The Hong
Kong Monetary Authority (<a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/hkma/" target="_blank" rel="follow">HKMA</a>) and the SFC have concluded their joint
consultation on amending Clearing Rules for over-the-counter (OTC) derivative
transactions. The proposed amendments focus on interest rate swap transactions
and are aligned with global interest rate benchmark reforms. </p><p>The changes
have received general support and are expected to come into effect no earlier
than 1 July 2024.</p><p>Boku Completes Microsoft DCB Service Migration for Three UK
</p><p>The payments company, <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/fintech/payments-firm-boku-reports-289-million-profits-in-2022/">Boku</a> (AIM: BOKU) has announced the completion of the migration of Microsoft direct carrier billing (DCB) service for Three UK. Now, Boku's Microsoft portfolio in the UK has three major carriers.
</p><p>"I am very pleased to report the migration of Microsoft DCB services," said Mark Stannard, the Chief Business Officer, Boku. "That one of the world's largest companies has decided to undertake a move from another provider to Boku as its provider of local payment solutions is another testament to Boku's strengths."
</p><p>Walbing Gains BaFin's License
</p><p>Walbing, a business-to-business fintech firm, has obtained a payments service license from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, locally known as <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/bafin/">BaFin</a>. It will allow the company to offer payment services in the country under the German Payment Services Supervision Act.
</p><p>"BaFin rightfully sets high standards for its licensees, and we are pleased to have met them," said Jörg Hörster, the Co-Founder and CEO of Walbing. "Obtaining the license solidifies our independent position in the market and reinforces our commitment to helping our customers optimize and automate their payment processes."
</p><p>Bitget Partners with CoinStats
</p><p>The crypto exchange, <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/bitgets-clearloop-integration-institutional-traders-get-off-exchange-settlement-solution/">Bitget</a> has enhanced its services through its latest partnership with CoinStats, a crypto portfolio tracker. Through this partnership, CoinStats users will be able to see their Bitget transaction data.
</p><p>"With a million-strong user base, CoinStats is a trusted portfolio manager globally," said Narek Gevorgyan, the Founder and CEO of CoinStats. "Our users gain the distinct advantage of aggregating all their assets — whether in centralized exchanges, wallets, or DeFi protocols — into one unified platform. The Bitget integration enriches our substantial Bitget user community with advanced analytics."</p>

This article was written by Finance Magnates Staff at www.financemagnates.com.