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Tag: STO
Token Sales Thrive Again, but Uncertainity Remains
Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) have exploded in popularity in the past year, spearheaded by Bitfinex, Binance, and other large exchanges. However, intensifying regulatory pressure and investor concerns have caused some to double-think this crowdfunding strategy. The IEO is propelling the ICO model forward to a new paradigm. However, the fact that IEOs continue to avoid […]
There’s a “94% Chance Security Tokens Take Off,” According to This One Industry Leader
Frederik Bussler, the founder of the Security Token Alliance, says that there is a “94% chance” that the security token industry takes off. We previously reported on Frederik Bussler, the 19-year old whiz kid who leads the Security Token Alliance. The alliance is responsible for bringing together leaders in the security token space for collaboration. […]
A Month in Review – June 2019
Digital Securities While May saw a few setbacks relating to digital securities, June got things back on track. This past month saw the entrance of a true giant into the world of blockchain and digital securities. Read on to learn more about this industry progression through our original coverage and interviews. Partnerships As industry participants […]
Is It Time for Security Tokens to Outgrow Ethereum?
Cryptocurrency analyst and commentator Jesus Rodriguez wrote a provocative piece recently arguing that it may be time for security tokens to move beyond Ethereum. Currently, the most popular way to leverage security tokens is through the Ethereum platform. However, it remains to be seen whether the network can handle it. Not only does it not […]
tZERO Launches Crypto Wallet and Exchange Services with the ‘tZERO Crypto App’
Announced June 26th 2019, tZERO has officially launched its cryptocurrency trading app. The app immediately features two currencies— Bitcoin and Ethereum— with additional assets in the pipeline. tZERO’s Crypto App Explained A short time ago, tZERO— the developing security token exchange— announced plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading app. Now, through its ‘tZERO Crypto Unit’, […]
Globacap Approved to be the UK’s First Regulated Security Token Platform
Globacap has successfully exited the FCA’s regulatory Sandbox Cohort 4. It is now the first regulated digital security offering and administration platform in the United Kingdom. Globacap is an automated capital market which specializing in digital securities. Covering shares, bonds, and funds, the platform is now authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). […]
IEOs and STOs Altogether Raised $3.3B So Far This Year
According to a new report by PwC and the Crypto Valley Association, around 250 token offerings have been successfully completed up to May 2019. They have raised around $3.3B so far. Token offerings were thought to be dying by the end of 2018. The capital pool was drying up. However, little did people know that […]
TradeCloud STO Goes Live July 1st
The blockchain-powered tokenized commodities platform, TradeCloud announced plans to host an STO in the coming weeks. The company seeks to raise $42 million in two separate crowdfunding rounds. If successful, the funds will go towards further development of the firm’s all-inclusive tokenized commodities platform. The developers behind the project want to simplify the commodities market […]
Security Tokens Reach a National Stock Market for the First Time via Seychelles Securities Exchange
As of late-June 2019, security tokens are reaching a national stock exchange in a touted ‘world-first’. The MERJ Exchange, which initiated operations in 2013, is set to list tokenized shares identical to traditional ‘paper’ stock in the company. Security Tokens and the Seychelles Securities Exchange Explained The world’s first regulated security token is set to […]
