The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its crypto guidance recently in an attempt to help investors and entrepreneurs better understand the categorization and regulation of crypto assets. Officially released on July 31, the FCA document provides the framework for a more robust regulatory climate in the UK market. Many in the cryptocommunity see this […]
Tag: STO
SIX Digital Exchange Launches Platform Prototype
Prototype Launch Swiss Digital Exchange (SDX) has recently provided the public with a business update. They have announced that there will be a delay in the launch of their full service platform, built to act as a comprehensive service/exchange for digital assets. In place of their full launch, the company has launched a prototype of […]
Swiss Security Token Trading Platform SIX Digital Exchange Delayed Until Q4 2020
SIX Group currently operates Switzerland’s second largest conventional stock market, the SIX Exchange. They have previously announced plans for a forthcoming digital asset exchange, the SIX Digital Exchange, which has now been delayed until late 2020. The Launch of the SIX Digital Exchange Explained Earlier this year, SIX Exchange announced the planned launch of a […]
Daniel Liebau, Founder of Lightbulb Capital – Interview Series
Daniel Liebau is an IE Business School Visiting Professor of Finance and is the Founder of Singapore based Lightbulb Capital. The firm was founded to help realize the potential of innovation and novel technologies to transform financial services with a focus on FinTech and blockchain Before starting Lightbulb Capital Dan was COO and on the […]
SEC Zeroes in on ICOBox Activity, Filing Multiple Charges
Laying Charges It was recently announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed multiple charges against ICOBox. These charges revolve around what the SEC believes was an illegal sale and distribution of digital securities. ICOBox also illegally acted as an unlicensed broker/dealer on a variety of occasions. ICOBox ICOBox is a self-titled ‘ICO/STO […]
Ownera to Launch Digital Securities API with Amazon Partnership
Ownera recently announced the launch of a Digital Securities API and partnership with Amazon. An in-depth discussion will reveal further details by CEO Ami Ben-David at the upcoming CIS Conference in LA, on October 15-16th. Ownera’s Digital Securities API and Partnership with Amazon Explained Ownera is a digital securities network which helps with the issuance […]
Tokeny Makes the FinTech 50
The popular tokenization platform, Tokeny made it on this year’s FinTech 50. The news places Tokeny in an exclusive class of movers and shakers in the marketplace. Also, it showcases Tokeny’s dedication to simplifying the tokenization process for the EU market. FinTech 50 Tokeny making the FinTech 50 is a huge accomplishment for the firm. […]
Vertalo Integrates Insurance Software ‘TigerMark’ by Assurely
Product Integration Today, digital securities specialists, Vertalo, and Insurance specialists, Assurely, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership. This alliance will see Vertalo integrate software, known as TigerMark, into their platform. The integration will provide Vertalo clients with increased security, as they will now have the option to insure DSOs taking place on the […]
SEC Sues ICOBox After $14 Million ICO, Claims Asset is “Virtually Worthless”
Announced September 18th 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged ICOBox and its founder, Nikolay Evdokimov, with conducting an unregistered securities offering and acting as an unregistered broker. The SEC and ICOBox Explained The SEC has enforced its regulations in the digital asset realm once again, this time charging ICOBox and its […]
Overstock to End Stock Lockup Early – OSTKO
This week, Overstock.com announced revisions to its Series A-1 Preferred Stock (OSTKO). The firm wants to drop trading restrictions and allow investors to trade OSTKO shares immediately. This pioneering strategy provides liquidity to investors in a manner that wasn’t possible before the advent of blockchain tech. Eliminate Rule 144 – OSTKO All traditional shares require […]