Mystery vendor asks $29,000 for FX Connect domain name

State Street is the most likely potential buyer, although it refused to comment on the sale last week. The Boston-based bank’s multi-bank FXtrading platform is called FX Connect, and while it is part of the bank’s Global Link e-commerce portal, FX Connect remains the brand name most recognised by the forex market. Head of Global Link Simon Wilson-Taylor said only: "State Street is the owner of FX Connect and we will vigorously defend the ownership of the trademark."

Indeed, it is not yet clear

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