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Nigerian Exchange Group Commemorates 60 Years Of Enabling Africa’s Largest Economy

Date 24/08/2021

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group or the Group) Plc today celebrates 60 years of enabling Africa’s largest economy as a leading integrated market infrastructure group in Africa. The Group officially commenced operations on 25 August 1961, as the Lagos Stock Exchange, after it was founded on 15 September 1960.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Securities

Date 24/08/2021

The following risk parameters will be changed:

The Argentine Football Association Presents T1Markets As Its New Digital Sponsor - After Winning The Copa América In Brazil, The AFA Welcomes A New FinTech Sponsor

Date 24/08/2021

The Argentine Football Association keeps getting new sponsors in different categories and regions. This time, T1Markets, a company dedicated to financial services, will from now on be the new Digital Sponsor for the National Teams.

FTSE UK Index Series – Indicative Quarterly Review Changes September 2021

Date 24/08/2021

FTSE Russell, the global index provider, advises of the following indicative changes to the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, based on data as at Friday 20 August 2021.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change On Securities Market

Date 24/08/2021

CCP NCC is changing the following risk parameters on Securities market starting from August 25, 2021.

Blockstream Raises $210M, Makes Move Into ASIC Development - Blockstream Increases Valuation To $3.2 Billion As It Expands Team And Acquires A Mining Hardware Manufacturer.

Date 24/08/2021

Leading Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream has announced raising $210 million as part of a Series B financing on a valuation of $3.2 billion. Investors include Baillie Gifford and iFinex.

EEX Publishes 2021 Sell-Off Calendar For National Emissions Trading System

Date 24/08/2021

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) today published the prospective 2021 schedule for sell-offs for the national Emissions Trading System (“nEHS”) in coordination with the German Federal Environment Agency. With the introduction of the nEHS at the beginning of 2021 a CO2 price for the heat and transport sectors is set at a national level for the first time.

SET: Thai listed companies post H1 net profit of THB 528 billion, suggesting sign of recovery

Date 24/08/2021

• H1 total net profits surged 144.2 pct y-o-y to THB 528.34 billion
• H1 combined sales up 18 pct y-o-y to THB 6.08 trillion
• Performance in Q2 2021 lowered on quarter due to the third wave of the pandemic

Introducing The Chainalysis Global DeFi Adoption Index

Date 24/08/2021

DeFi’s growth has been one of the biggest stories in cryptocurrency over the last 18 months. DeFi stands for “decentralized finance,” and refers to a class of decentralized cryptocurrency platforms that can run autonomously without the support of a central company, group, or person. How is this possible? DeFi platforms, also known as protocols, are built on top of smart contract-enriched blockchains — primarily the Ethereum network — and can fulfill specific financial functions determined by the smart contracts’ underlying code. Popular types of DeFi protocols include decentralized exchanges and lending platforms. 

SET: mai-listed Companies Report Q2 Net Profit At THB 1.66 Billion, H1 At THB 3.85 Billion

Date 24/08/2021

• H1 total sales up 9.8 pct to THB 85.3 billion
• Cumulative net profit during Jan-June up 3,882 pct to THB 3.85 billion
• Consumer Products, Resources and Industrials industry groups reported higher net profit in H1