Security Tokens

Security Tokens

Securitize Builds Digital ID Service in Hopes of Creating Industry Standard

Securitize is rolling out a digital ID service so issuers, investors and other players in the security token market don't have to keep sending the same documents to every company they deal with.

News  ·  7 May 2020
Security Tokens

TokenSoft Expands Security Token Services to Europe With New Swiss Entity

Security token platform TokenSoft is expanding its services to Europe using a new Swiss entity, licensing its software through a local partner.

News  ·  6 May 2020
Security Tokens

US Regulator Clears Security Token Trading System to Launch

North Capital received regulatory approval to launch an alternate trading system for security tokens.

News  ·  27 April 2020
Security Tokens

Securitize Users Can Now Directly Trade Security Tokens With Just a Web Link

The peer-to-peer trading service allows investors to directly trade security tokens directly and simply.

News  ·  23 April 2020
Security Tokens

Openfinance Warns It Will Delist All Security Tokens Without New Funds

Openfinance says it will delist all security tokens next month if it cannot secure enough fees from issuers to cover operating costs.

News  ·  22 April 2020
Security Tokens

R3 Teams With Custodian Hex Trust to Help Asian Banks Sell Security Tokens

Hong Kong-based Hex Trust is partnering with the enterprise blockchain company to offer banking clients another option for issuing security tokens.

Business  ·  3 April 2020
Exchanges

SEC Seeks More Feedback on tZERO’s Proposed Security Token Exchange

The commission has extended a comment period on a proposed rule change to clear a regulatory path for the Boston Security Token Exchange, a tZERO-backed platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 April 2020
Russia

Bank of Russia Says New Digital Assets Bill Will Outlaw Crypto Trading, Issuance

The central bank is in favor of digital securities, but maintains cryptocurrencies shouldn't be allowed in Russia.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2020
Tezos

Vertalo to Tokenize 22 Securities Worth $200M on Tezos Blockchain

Transfer agent Vertalo will tokenize 22 different private securities on Tezos after a new partnership with DealBox.

News  ·  16 March 2020
Exchanges

tZero-Affiliated Firm Hopes SEC Will Pass Updated Proposal for Security Token Platform

The Boston Options Exchange modified its plan to launch a security token exchange, increasing its required market makers and bringing its listing standards closer to the NYSE's.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2020
IPOs

INX’s $130M IPO to Launch Next Month as Exchange Seeks NY BitLicense

Crypto exchange INX is targeting an April launch date for its $130 million IPO, potentially the industry’s largest registered securities sale ever.

Business  ·  6 March 2020
Security Tokens

Startup Tokenizes $2.2B in Commercial Real Estate Through Polymath

Currently, the tokens are only available in pre-sale. Red Swan is holding investors’ funds in escrow and plans to distribute shares in April.

Business  ·  27 February 2020
Investments

Stellar Invests in Security Token Platform Targeting Developing Markets

The investment will help DSTOQ fund new technology and expansion into local markets.

Business  ·  27 February 2020
Regulation

Malta’s Financial Watchdog Highlights Obstacles to Security Tokens After Industry Consultation

The Malta Financial Services Authority released a statement on Tuesday, unveiling industry recommendations on security token offerings within the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2020
Investments

Why Security Token Offerings Are a Big Yawn in Parts of Asia

Security token offerings were supposed to be the next big blockchain-based investment vehicle. But investors in Thailand and Taiwan aren't so interested.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2020