Chinese authorities have released a new document reaffirming their position against STOs and ICOs in the country. The report also contains risk tips for investors and how to avoid what they call “scams.” When China first banned ICOs in September of 2017, it sent ripples throughout the cryptocurrency world. They followed this up with a […]
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Looking at the Past Two Weeks in Digital Securities
Our last recap noted various positive developments in the digital securities sector. These past two weeks have provided more of the same, as industry participants work with fervor to launch their products. Regulation While their message has not changed, China issued a recent statement regarding their stance towards STOs, and various types of fund-raising events. […]
ABE Global Security Token Platform Continues Development
The innovative minds behind the ABE Global security token exchange believe they found a way to reduce IPO costs for companies significantly. The firm initially made headlines last August after securing $3 million in seed funding from investors. Now it appears development on the next level security token exchange is underway. Based out of Malta, […]
Swiss Federal Council Votes to Adapt Current Financial Regulations to Include Cryptocurrencies
Swiss lawmakers have recently voted to include cryptocurrencies in an adapted form of the country’s existing financial regulations. The vote was introduced by lawmakers who are concerned about the illicit use of anonymous cryptocurrencies, which could change the regulatory landscape for digital assets in Switzerland’s ‘crypto valley’. Switzerland’s Recent Vote on Crypto Regulation Explained The […]
BitMart to Announce US Security Token Offering Service at the China Digital Economy Global Innovation Forum
On March 24th, BitMart Labs, an international blockchain incubator, will host their China Digital Economy Global Innovation Forum in Shanghai, China. The forum is expected to attract many visitors, including several prominent keynote speakers. More importantly, it will introduce BitMart’s US Security Token Offering service. On March 24th, over 100 blockchain leaders around the world […]
Security Token Exchange tZERO Plans to Launch Its Own Bitcoin Trading App
The most high-profile security token exchange, owned by Overstock.com, is now expanding into Bitcoin trading. The firm plans to release a mobile app later this year. tZERO has been in the news a lot ever since its STO was announced in summer 2018. In January of this year, the tZERO security token finally started trading […]
China Doubles Down Anti-STO Stance
No, thank you. Despite the digital securities sector’s rapid development, with on-going global acceptance being witnessed, China has taken a firm stance against the industry. They have just released a new document containing not only their stance on the industry, but risk tips for investors looking to avoid scams. This stance towards utilizing blockchain as […]
Smartland Acquisition Opens New Doors for Crowdfunding
Acquisition For companies working on a global scale, the shortest path to their goals is often through acquisitions of already established entities. An example of this was made recently when Smartlands announced that they had acquired a majority share of Shojin Financial Services. By completing this move, Smartland now inherits the abilities of SFS – […]
AmaZix turns to KABN for Identification Services
Onboarding Identification In their experience dealing with security token offerings, KABN has noted the need for next-gen identification services. Through the creation, issuance, and management of digital securities, they are able to ensure that tokens remain compliant with regulations. The initial onboarding process, which ensures only appropriate investors gain access to these STOs, is lacking […]
Tokeny and Archax form Strategic Partnership
Teaming up Archax is ironing out all the details prior to the upcoming launch of their digital securities exchange. Part of this process is establishing partnerships with issuance platforms. In doing so, Archax will ensure that their own platform will have no shortage of token listings. With this in mind, today, the duo of Tokeny […]
