Press Release
Wall Street Veteran Peter Larsen Unveils ‘Quantum Scalp’ to Bridge Institutional-Retail Divide
Retail Divide
Peter Larsen, a veteran quantitative trader with over three decades of experience on Wall Street, has emerged from retirement to launch Quantum Scalp, a new financial technology firm aimed at democratizing access to institutional-grade algorithmic trading.
The company announced today that it has secured $100 million in private capital to build a systematic trading platform designed to provide retail investors with tools previously exclusive to investment banks and hedge funds. The funding round included participation from family offices, former industry colleagues, and a sovereign wealth fund.

A Career Built on Market Microstructure
Larsen’s career parallels the evolution of modern electronic trading. He began at Bear Stearns in 1993 as a junior market analyst, joining during the early shift from floor trading to screen-based execution. Throughout the 1990s, Larsen developed statistical models for fixed-income desks, working within the cohort of quantitative analysts who fundamentally rewired the industry’s approach to risk and execution.
In 2001, Larsen moved to Lehman Brothers as a consultant within the firm’s Quantitative Proprietary Trading division. During his tenure, he served as a lead analyst on the Penn-Lehman Automated Trading Project (PLAT). The initiative, a collaboration between Lehman Brothers and the University of Pennsylvania, developed one of the earliest realistic simulators for testing automated trading strategies. PLAT remains a cited reference in academic and industry circles regarding market microstructure and algorithmic execution.
Larsen retired in 2006, prior to the financial crisis of 2008. For the next fifteen years, he remained active in an advisory capacity, monitoring the widening disparity between institutional and retail trading capabilities.
Addressing the Intelligence Gap
According to Larsen, the post-2010 retail trading revolution reduced costs through commission-free trading and fractional shares but failed to close the “intelligence gap.”
“Cheap access without an edge isn’t democratization,” Larsen said in an interview at Wyoming. “It often results in capital flowing more efficiently toward institutions that possess superior data and execution tools. Our objective is parity.”
The catalyst for Larsen’s return to the market was the advancement of artificial intelligence and optimization technologies between 2022 and 2024. Larsen posits that modern transformer-based forecasting and hybrid systems now allow for the compression of capabilities that previously required large quantitative teams.
Technology and Compliance
Despite the company name, Quantum Scalp does not utilize quantum computing hardware. Larsen was explicit in clarifying the technology stack to avoid investor confusion.
“The system is quantum-inspired,” Larsen stated. “We utilize optimization algorithms derived from quantum mechanics, such as simulated annealing variants and tensor-network methods, running on classical GPU infrastructure. Combined with AI-driven signal processing, this allows for portfolio construction and signal weighting at a latency and scale that was not feasible five years ago.”
The platform operates on three distinct layers:
1. Signal Layer: Ingests market data, alternative data, and macroeconomic indicators to generate short-horizon forecasts.
2. Optimization Layer: Applies quantum-inspired algorithms to weight signals and construct positions under risk constraints.
3. Execution Layer: Manages order routing and slippage, leveraging methodologies originally developed during the PLAT project.
Industry Skepticism and Regulatory Landscape The launch comes amidst heightened scrutiny of AI-driven retail trading platforms. Regulators in the United States and Europe have increased oversight regarding algorithmic advice given to non-institutional investors. Critics note that previous attempts to democratize quantitative tools, such as early robo-advisors and AI trading startups, have often struggled to match backtested performance in live markets.
Larsen acknowledges the risks inherent in the sector. “We are not selling a guaranteed return,” he said. “Anyone claiming to sell a ‘money printer’ is misrepresenting the product. We are providing the same class of tools, analysis quality, and execution discipline utilized by major desks. How that utility is employed remains the responsibility of the investor.”
A Second Act
At 75, Larsen represents a rare profile in the fintech sector, which is typically dominated by younger founders. Colleagues describe the venture as consistent with his long-standing focus on market structure integrity.
The firm plans to begin rolling out access to the platform later this year, subject to regulatory compliance and final testing phases. For Larsen, the venture is a corrective measure to a career spent building advantages for the institutional side of the market.
“I worked for the house for thirty years,” Larsen said. “I intend to provide the players with a system that levels the field.”
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Press Release
CentFX Set to Welcome Traders at Money Expo India 2026 as Platinum Sponsor at Booth 13
With the event now days away, the globally regulated Forex and multi-asset broker will meet the Indian trading community in person at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, on 29 and 30 August 2026.
Mumbai, India, August 15th, 2026, CentFX Limited, the globally regulated multi-asset broker known for zero-spread Forex trading and institutional-grade execution, is preparing to open its doors at Money Expo India 2026. With just over two weeks to go, the company has confirmed it will welcome visitors at Booth No. 13 as a Platinum Sponsor across both days of the show, 29 and 30 August, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Expo details at a glance
Event: Money Expo India 2026
Dates: 29–30 August 2026
Location: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
Booth No: 13
Sponsorship: Platinum
Website: centfx.com
What to expect at Booth 13
Money Expo India is one of the largest financial industry gatherings in Asia, drawing retail traders, institutional investors, brokers, and fintech firms into one venue. For CentFX, the show is a chance to talk directly with one of the fastest-growing retail Forex communities in the world.
Anyone stopping by Booth No. 13 can see the platform run live, open or review an account with the team on hand, and ask questions about trading conditions face to face. The team will walk visitors through the details that matter day to day: 0.0 pip ECN spreads, leverage up to 1:1000, and average execution of 0.04 seconds.
The booth doubles as a meeting point for introducing brokers, affiliates, and prospective partners who want to discuss working with CentFX. The company holds regulatory authorisations in Anguilla (ARCA), Mauritius (FSC), and Dubai (Government of Dubai), and has collected more than 18 industry awards since its retail launch in 2022.
Why India, why now
India’s retail trading base has grown quickly, helped by wider financial literacy, high smartphone use, and more appetite for access to global markets. CentFX supports Hindi, Bengali, and seven other languages, and runs on the full MetaTrader 5 ecosystem across desktop and mobile, which makes it a practical option for Indian traders who want professional conditions without a steep learning curve.
The broker lists more than 2,100 tradeable instruments across Forex, indices, commodities, and other asset classes. Alongside these, CentFX Academy offers video courses, eBooks, calculators, and market analysis at no cost, aimed at traders moving from domestic equities toward global markets.
Also on show: CentPay
CentFX will also be featuring CentPay, its affiliated fintech product. CentPay is a crypto-to-fiat payment solution that lets users convert USDT and other cryptocurrencies into a spendable balance through the CentPay Card, which works on both Mastercard and Visa and is accepted at millions of locations worldwide. With low fees and real-time access to funds, it is built to make everyday spending with digital assets straightforward. The CentPay app is available on Android and iOS, with full wallet management and card controls in one place.
Next stop: Forex Expo Dubai 2026
Mumbai is the first of two shows on CentFX’s autumn calendar. A few weeks after Money Expo India, the broker heads to Dubai for Forex Expo, one of the region’s main gatherings for traders, brokers, and fintech companies across the Middle East. CentFX will exhibit there as a Diamond Sponsor at Booth No. 81, giving traders and partners in the region a second chance to meet the team in person.
Forex Expo Dubai details at a glance
Event: Forex Expo Dubai
Dates: 22–23 September 2026
Location: World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Booth No: 81
Sponsorship: Diamond Website: centfx.com
Meet the team in Mumbai and Dubai
Traders, partners, and industry professionals heading to Money Expo India 2026 are welcome to visit Booth No. 13 to meet the CentFX team, request a live account walkthrough, or talk through partnership options. The same invitation stands at Forex Expo Dubai in September at Booth No. 81. For anyone who cannot make either show, full platform access and account registration stay open at centfx.com.
About CentFX
CentFX Limited is a globally regulated multi-asset broker offering Forex, indices, commodities, and more across 2,100+ instruments. With zero-spread accounts, 1:1000 leverage, 0.04-second average execution, 18+ industry awards, and regulatory authorisations in Anguilla, Mauritius, and Dubai, CentFX serves traders in over 100 countries. The company runs its own proprietary trading app alongside full MetaTrader 5 support and offers a full educational academy.
For more information, visit centfx.com
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Press Release
XORKETS FX: We Will Give It Our All
To all XORKETS FX users: Since we issued our first announcement, our entire team has been working around the clock to address this cybersecurity crisis. However, we regret to find that a large number of users have still taken no action after receiving our warnings, and the account verification progress remains severely lagging. Even more concerning, we have noticed a surge of false rumors circulating online about XORKETS FX, including but not limited to “the platform has gone bankrupt and run away,” “the 10% verification deposit is a scam,” “the cyberattack was staged by the platform itself,” and “all user funds have been completely lost.” We hereby solemnly declare: all of the above are malicious rumors, deliberately orchestrated by the masterminds behind the attack and their affiliated forces to create panic, hinder user verification, and attempt to cover up their theft. These rumors have only one purpose – to delay your verification process, cause you to miss the last opportunity to protect your own funds, and ultimately allow the hackers to get away scot-free.
You must clearly understand this: today, August 14, is the final day. Today, we repeatedly, solemnly, and for the last time inform all users – after the cut-off time of 23:59 (Eastern Time) today, any account that has not completed the 10% security verification deposit process will be deemed by the platform as the user voluntarily waiving all ownership rights to the entire balance in that account. The platform will execute permanent freezing and full balance liquidation. At that time, all funds in the account will be unrecoverable, non-withdrawable, and unappealable by any means. The account will be permanently closed and cannot be reactivated. Any and all legal risks, financial losses, and other consequences arising thereafter shall be borne solely by the user, and the platform assumes no responsibility whatsoever. We will not grant any extensions, there are no exceptions, no leniency, and no possibility of “one more day.” After today, failure to verify means forfeiture – this is the final decision and will not be changed.
Why must we do this? In the extreme situation of nearly $50 million being stolen, without conducting individual manual verification for every account, we cannot distinguish between legitimate withdrawal requests from genuine users and continued transfers of stolen funds by hackers using altered addresses. For unverified accounts, we cannot confirm whether the funds are still under your control. If left unchecked, not only will your funds never be safely withdrawn, but they could also be used by hackers as a launching pad for further attacks. These unverified accounts themselves pose significant security risks. Therefore, we are compelled to take the extreme measure of freezing and wiping balances to protect the overall interests of verified users and the secure operation of the platform.
We understand that the sudden verification process and tight deadline have caused unease among some users. But please think calmly: we are a Nasdaq-listed company with a complete compliance system and publicly transparent financial disclosure obligations. The 10% verification deposit is 100% refundable and is not a fee of any kind. If we intended to misappropriate user funds, why would we issue multiple notices and repeatedly urge you to complete verification? Rumors stop with the wise. Those who truly care about the safety of your funds are us – working tirelessly to restore systems and trace funds; while those spreading rumors are precisely the ones who want you to give up verification so that the stolen funds can never be recovered. Please act immediately – today is your last chance. Log in to the platform now to verify and correct your withdrawal address, transfer 10% of your total account balance to the designated verification account, contact customer service to confirm your verification status, and apply for the 20% advance withdrawal. Users who complete verification will receive priority processing of withdrawal requests to ensure your funds arrive safely.

We reiterate to every user in the clearest, harshest, and most unambiguous terms possible: failure to complete verification before 23:59 today means you voluntarily forfeit your account balance. Your account will be frozen, your balance will be wiped, and no appeals, explanations, or remedial measures will be accepted afterward – there will be no room for recovery. Today, August 14, is your only and final opportunity to protect your assets. Do not hold out hope for “tomorrow.” Do not trust information from any unofficial channels. Do not hesitate because of rumors. Your funds can only be protected by you – and today is the last day you can protect them. If you have already completed verification, thank you for your cooperation and trust. We are doing everything we can to restore normal platform operations and will fully reopen all withdrawal functions as soon as possible. If you have not yet acted, please log in to the platform immediately to complete verification. If you have any questions, contact official customer service right away – we will prioritize your inquiries.
XORKETS FX Operations Team
August 14, 2026
Official Channels: Please refer to the platform’s official website and official email notifications. Do not trust any third-party rumors.
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Press Release
Kara4Kids Expands Early Childhood Education Across India With Inclusive, Play-Based Learning
India, 15th Aug 2026 — Kara4Kids, an early childhood education and childcare provider with more than 18 years of experience, is strengthening its presence across India with preschool, daycare and early learning programs designed to support children during their formative years. With more than eight locations across Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, Kara4Kids offers families a range of programs focused on learning, development, safety and inclusive care.
The organization currently has admissions open for the 2026–27 academic year, providing families with access to preschool and childcare programs for young children. Its preschool programs generally serve children approximately 2 to 6 years of age, while infant and toddler care and other childcare options are also available.
At the center of Kara4Kids’ educational philosophy is an approach that combines play-based, inquiry-based and project-based learning. Rather than relying solely on conventional classroom instruction, the learning environment encourages children to explore ideas, ask questions, participate in activities and develop skills through age-appropriate experiences.
Kara4Kids incorporates a STREAM approach, together with Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), to create learning experiences aligned with children’s developmental stages. The approach supports multiple areas of childhood development, including cognitive, language, physical, social and emotional growth.
The programs are designed to provide children with opportunities to build communication skills, develop curiosity, interact with peers and gain greater independence in an environment structured around their developmental needs. Activities and learning experiences are adapted to encourage participation and discovery while helping children establish foundational skills for their next stages of education.
A key aspect of Kara4Kids’ model is its emphasis on inclusive early childhood education. The organization provides an environment that accommodates children with different learning and developmental needs, including special-needs care. This focus on inclusion aims to create learning spaces where children can participate, interact and develop alongside their peers while receiving appropriate support.
Beyond classroom learning, Kara4Kids places importance on maintaining an active connection between educators and families. Parent-teacher workshops, progress updates, family events and guidance for learning at home are part of its parent involvement initiatives. By encouraging communication between parents and educators, the organization seeks to provide families with a clearer understanding of children’s progress and ways to support continued learning beyond the classroom.
Safety and wellbeing are also central to the Kara4Kids experience. Its childcare and preschool environments are designed around child-safe campuses, hygiene protocols and health monitoring practices. Low teacher-student ratios are intended to support attentive supervision and enable educators to respond more closely to children’s individual needs.
The organization’s work in early education has also received recognition from several education-focused organizations and platforms, including EducationWorld, Education Today, Times Education Excellence, ScooNews/Global Education Awards and the India Didactics Association.
More recently, Kara4Kids received a Certificate of Excellence for Innovation in Early Childhood Development at the Global Education Awards 2026. The recognition reflects the organization’s continued focus on developing approaches to early learning that combine educational innovation with children’s developmental needs.
With its expanding presence across Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, Kara4Kids continues to provide families with preschool, daycare and childcare options under one educational framework. Its offerings include preschool education, daycare, infant and toddler care, after-school care, emergency daycare and inclusive care for children with special needs.
As families consider educational and childcare options for the coming academic year, Kara4Kids is currently welcoming admissions for 2026–27. The organization remains focused on creating early learning environments where children can explore, develop essential skills and build positive foundations for lifelong learning.
For more information visit https://kara.in/ .
About Kara4Kids
Kara4Kids is an early childhood education, preschool, daycare and childcare provider with more than 18 years of experience in early education. With over eight locations across Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, the organization provides preschool, infant and toddler care, daycare, after-school care, emergency daycare and inclusive special-needs care. Its educational approach combines play-based, inquiry-based and project-based learning with STREAM and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
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