Kraken’s Strategic Move; Expanding Reach Through BCM Acquisition

Kraken, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, has unveiled plans to bolster its European presence by acquiring Coin Meester BV (BCM) in the Netherlands. Founded in 2017, BCM has become a respected Dutch crypto broker, offering services for staking, buying, and selling over 170 cryptocurrencies with robust local funding rails.
This strategic move will provide BCM clients with access to Kraken’s extensive product offerings, 24/7 live support, top-tier security, and market-leading liquidity. Kraken aims to tap into the Netherlands’ advanced crypto adoption and innovation culture, strengthening its foothold in Europe. While the financial details remain undisclosed, this acquisition has stirred enthusiasm within the Dutch crypto community, anticipating positive developments in the crypto landscape.

Fidelity Bank Empowering Nigerian Businesses and Facilitating Global Trade Connections

Fidelity Bank’s FITCC Houston is set to ignite the global trade scene and empower Nigerian businesses. With a focus on promoting export trade and facilitating partnerships, this event promises to be a game-changer for entrepreneurs and industry leaders. FITCC Houston opens doors to new horizons and positions Nigerian businesses on the international map by providing a platform for collaboration, investment opportunities, and market access. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to expand your business, network with industry experts, and showcase your innovations to a global audience. The countdown to FITCC Houston has begun, and the stage is set for Nigerian businesses to shine on the world stage.

Annual Investment Meeting 2023 kicks off at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Global 2023) was inaugurated today (8 May) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi.

Reshaping European economic integration in the post-Covid world

Most of the discussion on the economic policy response to the pandemic in Europe has centred on its ambition, tools, and institutional characteristics. Less discussion has taken place on the factors shaping EU integration and economic policy priorities after the pandemic. In a new CEPR Policy Insight, the authors argue that four sets of issues will be important in shaping the legacy of the pandemic for European integration: redefining the new boundaries between state and market; revisiting the nature of subsidiarity; reconnecting the EU domestic with the global agenda; and learning to respond to longer term structural shifts.