At the recent Fintech Forum held by the SEC, the Director of Corporate Finance made some interesting comments on the status of security tokens. Ultimately, he said, this process will take time. At the Fintech Forum held by the SEC recently, some discussions were had on the nature of security tokens. The hot topic has […]
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Blockstream CSO to Host STO to Fund Video Game
Cryptocurrency gaming is about to get another major player this year according to Blockstream CSO, Samson Mow. This month, Mow unveiled plans to integrate a “dual-token” strategy into Pixelmatic’s latest sci-fi video game release – Infinite Fleet. Blockstream Dual Token Strategy In a dual token strategy, a combination of cryptocurrencies integrate to enable multiple systems […]
Securitize Makes Its Core Protocol Open Source
Security token platform Securitize is making their core protocol open source. The Digital Securities (DS) Protocol is intended for digital securities and will now be more accessible. Securitize is opening up their technology for the public to use more easily. In a recent announce, the security token platform said that it is making its own […]
Blockstack Mulling Over Possibly Issuing Security Token Under Reg A+
In a recent announcement, Blockstack is testing the waters for a potential security token offering. The STO would fall under the Reg A+ security exemption. In an email distributed recently, Blockstack said it is considering having their own STO. The STO would fall under the Reg A+ security exemption. Last month, the Blockstack Token LLC […]
Taiwan Will Soon Implement Regulations for Security Token Offerings
Regulating STOs is still tricky business. However, Taiwan is looking to position itself as the leader in this still-growing industry by adopting new regulations soon-to-be-announced. Years ago, cryptocurrency advocates were arguing that Taiwan would become a hub for all blockchain-based development. However, Taiwan’s regulatory landscape has proven to be far more conservative than most anticipated. […]
BSTX Files Rulebook with the SEC to Become First Regulated Exchange in the U.S.
Boston Security Token Exchange (BSTX) has just filed with the SEC. The proposed rulebook would be for the first regulated security token exchange. Boston Security Token Exchange (BSTX) has just filed with the SEC a proposed rulebook. BOX Exchange LLC, the parent firm, is already a national securities exchange registered with the SEC under section […]
MAS Capital Joins the Security Token Alliance
The Security Token Alliance is a collection of teams in the security token industry. Now, MAS Capital has just announced it is joining to strengthen this growing alliance. The Security Token Alliance was founded in 2019 to bring together the greatest minds and projects in this emerging industry. MAS Capital, a venture capital and financial […]
Standard Tokenization Protocol Raises $7 Million, Aims for Compliant Tokenization of Assets
In a recent press release, the Standard Tokenization Protocol (STP) announced they have secured $7 million after two private funding rounds. How the Standard Tokenization Protocol Raised $7 Million After two funding rounds with participants including Neo Global Capital, BlockVC, and AlphaBit, STP has raised $7 million to further develop its protocol. The protocol aims […]
Remy Jacobson, CEO of RealT – Interview Series
Remy Jacobson recently launched a crowdfunding platform called RealT that allows cryptocurrency investors to invest in real estate assets, starting with rental homes in Detroit, Michigan. The company is expanding next to Cleveland, New Orleans and South Florida. In South Florida, Jacobson heads the Aventura-based development firm J Cube Development. In November, he sold a […]
Hong Kong Set to Shake Up Cryptocurrency Exchange Licensing Process
Hong Kong will soon be enacting clear rules governing cryptocurrencies. For the first time, the wealthy city will be enacting clear rules regarding the licenses for digital asset exchanges. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is expected to be making some changes which will affect the cryptocurrency space as a whole. Firstly, all funds which […]
