FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that leading retail and institutional FX and CFDs brokerage group FXCM has taken a step toward increasing its footprint in crypto trading and exchange, hiring Thomas Felber for the newly created position of Product Director – Crypto Projects.

Thomas Felber joins FXCM from Smart Valor, a Swiss based digital asset and cryptocurrency exchange. Mr. Felber was Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Smart Valor for the past five years.

Brendan Callan, FXCM CEO, said to FNG:

“We’re thrilled to add Thomas to the team and are excited about the contribution he’ll make on our crypto offering.”

FXCM operates licensed subsidiaries in the UK (FCA), Cyprus (CySEC), South Africa (FSCA), Australia (ASIC), and Israel (ISA). FXCM is a Leucadia Company, part of Jefferies Financial (NYSE:JEF).