Security Tokens

Security Tokens

Overstock’s tZERO Lures New Execs from Barclays and IMAX

The security token platform is strengthening its leadership team with three new hires as it prepares to onboard more tokens.

Business  ·  17 July 2019
Bitcoin

Blockstream Launches Atomic Swaps on Liquid Bitcoin Sidechain

Blockstream has created an "experimental" tool making it easier for users to trade "trustlessly" between tokens on its Liquid sidechain.

Tech  ·  3 July 2019
Security Tokens

The Speed Dreams of Security Tokens

Security tokens may have many potential advantages over traditional assets – but speed is not one of them, argues Noelle Acheson.

Tech  ·  9 June 2019
Europe

Bitbond Plans to Raise $3.9 Million in Germany’s ‘First’ Regulated STO

Blockchain-based lending platform Bitbond says its security token offering is the first to be approved by a regulator in Germany.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 May 2019
Security Tokens

Hollywood Producer Raises $100 Million for Media-Focused Security Token

Proxima Media, a firm founded by film producer Ryan Kavanaugh, has raised $100 million for a token that allows investment in film, TV and music.

Markets  ·  24 May 2019
Regulation

Security Token Platform iSTOX Admitted to Central Bank Sandbox

iSTOX, a Singapore Exchange-backed security token platform, has joined a regulatory sandbox set up by Singapore's central bank.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 May 2019
Security Tokens

Securitize Open-Sources Its Protocol, Partners With tZERO Token Exchange

Securitize has partnered with Overstock subsidiary tZERO as it open-sources the code behind its in-house protocol.

Business  ·  13 May 2019
Ethereum

French Lender Societe Generale Issues $112 Million Bond on Ethereum

French investment bank Societe Generale has issued $112 million of bonds as a security token on the public ethereum blockchain.

Markets  ·  23 April 2019
Regulation

Mauritius Issues Regulatory Guidance on Security Token Offerings

The Mauritius Financial Services Commission has clarified the rules applying to projects launching security token offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2019
Coinbase

Coinbase-Backed Securitize Launches One-Stop Shop for Token Services

Coinbase-backed Securitize has launched a referral network of sorts to help firms issue and manage digital securities.

Markets  ·  9 April 2019
Exchanges

Jamaica Stock Exchange to Pilot Bitcoin and Ether Trading

The Jamaica Stock Exchange is soon to trial bitcoin and ether trades with help from Canadian fintech firm Blockstation.

Business  ·  3 April 2019
Security Tokens

Polymath, SeriesOne Team Up to Simplify Security Token Issuance

Polymath has partnered with digital securities fundraising platform seriesOne to offer an “end-to-end” solution for security token issuance.

Business  ·  20 March 2019
BitGo

BitGo Adds Custody Support for Blockchain Capital’s Security Token

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo now lets clients compliantly store the BCAP security token from venture capital firm Blockchain Capital.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2019
Security Tokens

Overstock Delays E-Commerce Business Sale, Deferring Cash for Crypto Ventures

Overstock has put off plans to sell its retail business, delaying a cash infusion for its blockchain ventures.

Markets  ·  18 March 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Platform DX.Exchange Adds Secondary Trading of Security Tokens

DX.Exchange, a crypto platform that soft-launched in January, has added support for secondary trading of security tokens. 

Business  ·  14 March 2019