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Market Manipulation

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finance5 months ago

BlackRock's 5% MicroStrategy Stake: Threat to Bitcoin's Largest Whale?

BlackRock's acquisition of a 5% stake in Strategy and its growing influence in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs raise concerns about potential market manipulation and centralization, threatening Bitcoin's decentralized ethos as major institutional players aim to control large portions of the crypto market, which could lead to significant price swings and a shift in Bitcoin's identity from 'the people's money' to a Wall Street instrument.

business6 months ago

Jane Street deposits billions to resume India trading amid ban

India's market regulator Sebi has banned US trading firm Jane Street for allegedly manipulating India's stock market through illegal trading practices involving the Bank Nifty index, causing losses to small investors. Jane Street denies the allegations, claiming their trades are legitimate index arbitrage, but the controversy highlights concerns over market regulation and investor protection in India.

business6 months ago

Jane Street's Large Deposits and Market Impact Amid India Trading Ban

Jane Street, a U.S. high-frequency trading firm accused of market manipulation in India, has deposited $567 million in escrow to lift trading restrictions imposed by SEBI, which is investigating allegations of artificial support of the Bank Nifty index and other indexes. The firm plans to contest the allegations and has not specified when it will resume trading in India.

finance6 months ago

Jane Street Challenges India Derivatives Ban Amid Market Tensions

Jane Street's secretive trading strategy in the Indian options market, which generated billions in profits, led to an investigation by India's SEBI, resulting in a temporary market ban and seizure of assets. The case highlights complex trading practices like arbitrage versus manipulation, especially in India's unusually large and retail-driven options market, raising questions about market efficiency and regulatory oversight.

business6 months ago

India Bans Jane Street Over Nifty 50 Manipulation Allegations

SEBI has temporarily barred U.S. firm Jane Street from Indian markets and frozen $566 million over allegations of manipulating the Nifty 50 index through aggressive trading strategies, citing a lack of economic rationale and ongoing manipulative practices despite advisories. The move aims to protect market integrity and retail investors amid concerns over algorithmic trading and foreign firms exploiting India's derivatives markets.