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Coins vs Utility Tokens vs Security Tokens - What’s The Difference?
27.7.2021
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Tokenization is one of the proponents of the blockchain which will likely stand the test of time. The act of tokenizing something, means giving...
SEC Charges Token Listing Website With Unlawfully Touting Crypto Securities
15.7.2021
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a token listing website with unlawfully touting crypto securities. The site did not disclose that it was paid by the token issuers to profile their coin offerings. SEC Charges Website Touting Security Tokens Without Clarifying Which...
tZERO Signs 3 Firms Looking to Tokenize Securities
12.5.2021
The Overstock-owned company is onboarding OmniValley, Trellis and Wunderfund, a trio of investment platforms
Smartlands Platform Launch: Tokenizing the Real Economy in Europe With a First-Mover Advantage
19.4.2021
In April, Smartlands will launch an alternative investment platform for buying and selling tokenized shares of real-world assets. The platform, built on the Stellar open-source network, will first focus on issuing security tokens that represent a suite of high-yield real estate listings based...
Société Générale Launches Blockchain-Based Structured Product
19.4.2021
French financial services giant Société Générale has issued security tokens on Tezos’ public blockchain as part of its ongoing experimentation with cutting-edge fintech applications. Latest Move Reflects Bank’s Efforts to Fold Cryptocurrency Operations Into...
Mati Greenspan warns SEC's latest action could threaten future of all cryptocurrencies
9.4.2021
Quantum Economics founder Mati Greenspan has sounded the alarm over the damage the SEC’s case against LBRY could do to crypto
Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui launches the country's first 'a-1' rated security token
30.3.2021
Sumitomo Mitsui has partnered with Securitize to launch Japan’s first security token that complies with the country’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
TokenSoft to Trade Digital Securities on tZERO’s Retail Market
4.2.2021
On the Overstock-owned platform, TokenSoft customers will be able issue security tokens that retail and accredited investors can trade
LCX Exchange Gets Licensed in Liechtenstein to Help Banks Create Their Own Digital Assets
5.1.2021
LCX has been granted eight out of the 11 crypto-related licenses in Liechtenstein
The SEC shows some mercy to broker-dealers handling security tokens
23.12.2020
In a Christmas present for the crypto industry, broker-dealers who abide by existing rules while holding security tokens in custody will not face enforcement action for the next five years
Congresspeople ask SEC to verify who can custody security tokens
9.12.2020
Several members of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus are calling for more clarity on broker-dealer rules from the U.S. securities regulator
Texture Capital Awarded FINRA License to Trade Security Tokens
10.11.2020
Texture is the latest tokenization firm to eye the $1.5 trillion private securities market
Security token volumes crash by half for two consecutive months
4.11.2020
The security token markets continued to slump last month, with sector-wide trade volume receding by more than 40%
SEC Finalizes Rule Change That Could (One Day) Juice Token Sales
2.11.2020
Companies can now raise more money under three key securities exemptions without having to register with SEC
Despite strong security token growth, tZERO continues to lose money
30.10.2020
While tZERO’s net revenues have nearly doubled year-over-year, Overstock’s fledgling security token exchange is still far from profitable
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Plans to Launch a Cryptocurrency Exchange
27.10.2020
The Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation DBS published an announcement revealing it was launching a cryptocurrency exchange. The announcement was later removed by the company but crypto proponents have learned about the upcoming support for assets like bitcoin...
Securitize Goes License Shopping With Acquisition of SEC-Registered Broker-Dealer
15.10.2020
Security token firm Securitize announced Thursday its planned acquisition of Distributed Technology Markets (DTM)
Security token trading volume crashed by 60% in September
14.10.2020
Two dozen security tokens drove $9.15 million in trade during September
BNP Paribas and Curv unveil highly secure method to transfer security tokens
7.10.2020
A Proof of Concept security token transfer involving BNP Paribas and Curv could lead to integrated crypto custody solutions
Aspen offers cheap resort rooms as real estate tokens struggle
17.9.2020
As real estate tokens falter, AspenCoin has announced cash rebates for token holders who stay at its resort