Category: Tokens

April 10, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

tZERO launches security token trading software

tZERO, the blockchain-meets-Wall-Street subsidiary of Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK), has just announced the release of the prototype of its planned security token trading software. Overstock.com and tZERO CEO Patrick Byrne said: In August 2015, Overstock used tZERO’s blockchain technology to issue what we believe was the world’s first private blockchain security, a $5 million bond to…

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April 04, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Bancor launches crypto wallet with built-in conversion between tokens

More than 1,000 blockchain-based apps have launched their own digital currencies or “tokens” - for example, Ether which allows users to commit transactions on the Ethereum blockchain, or Filecoin for storing and retrieving data. The explosion in digital currencies poses an age-old challenge for consumers: The currencies they hold aren’t necessarily the ones they need…

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March 15, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Crypto Tokens: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)'s Managing Director, Mr Ravi Menon, has given a speech at Money20/20 event (15 March 2018). He spoke in details about... well, first of all, Money, but he has also shared his opinion on managing crypto risk, financial stability, money laundering, investor protection, and so much more. The complete text…

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Swarm releases MAP for security token trading
March 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Swarm Fund launches first live security token framework Alpha

Swarm, the blockchain for private equity, today announced that the first major update to the Swarm Asset Management Network Alpha is now live. With this release, Swarm Fund token (SWM) wallets are now integrated with the Alpha Platform. In addition, SWM token holders can now start voting on foundation-level decisions via the Swarm Liquid Democracy…

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Exclusive: Bittrex and Bitsdaq launch new crypto exchange, interview with CEO and Chairman Ricky Ng
March 07, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Bodhi's BOT token now tradable on Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange ShangYa

Bodhi, the decentralized prediction market platform, has announced that its BOT token is now tradable on Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange ShangYa. The listing will expand the vibrant Hong Kong cryptocurrency community’s access to BOT, which lets users create and trade on the outcome of finance, sports, politics, and other global events. In a separate announcement,…

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Secondary market for tZERO security tokens is live
March 06, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

tZERO’s security token subsequent sale period opens

Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) subsidiary t0.com, Inc. (tZERO) has announced the start of the Subsequent Sale Period for its tZERO Preferred Equity Tokens (tZERO Security Tokens) after raising $100 million in its Pre-Sale Period from strategic purchasers at discounted purchase prices. During the Subsequent Sale Period, rights to acquire tZERO Security Tokens will be sold pursuant…

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March 06, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Vaultbank Exchange launches in beta, opens security tokens for trading

Vaultbank, the next-generation suite of financial solutions, has announced the beta launch of the Vaultbank Exchange, the first decentralized exchange to allow trading of security tokens. Along with security tokens, Vaultbank supports trading of utility tokens and traditional investment securities like Mutual Funds. The Vaultbank Exchange is the first securities-compliant platform supporting KYC, AML, FATCA,…

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February 19, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

PolySwarm reaches US$15 million token presale goal

PolySwarm announced that it has reached its $15 million USD goal. Contributors included cryptocurrency incubator Science Blockchain. The Nectar presale was met with overwhelming demand, PolySwarm’s public token sale will launch February 20, 2018. We’re pleased with the early support from investors to create the first marketplace where security experts compete to protect users,” said…

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INTL FCStone’s Carsten Hils discusses the impact the current crisis has on FX markets
February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

EOS.io and Bancor to simplify token creation and exchange

Block.one, creators of the EOS.io blockchain, today announced a collaboration with Bancor to simplify token creation and exchange. EOS.io is an open-source platform designed to support Decentralized Autonomous Communities (DACs) and allow for the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology, while the Bancor Protocol enables users to easily convert between tokens. Through this collaboration, the Bancor…

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