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Cboe Canada to Bring Together NEO Exchange, MATCHNow Alternative Trading System into Corporate Entity Effective Jan 2024

Cboe Canada announced receipt of all necessary approvals to formally unify its Canadian operations by bringing together the NEO Exchange and the MATCHNow alternative trading system (ATS), along with other related Canadian regulated entities, “into one corporate entity under the umbrella of Cboe Canada, effective… Read More

CBDC: INX, SICPA Introduce Nabatech, a Venture for Sovereign States Digital Currency Ecosystem

The INX Digital Company, Inc., a US-regulated broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent, announced the official launch of Nabatech, the joint venture created in partnership with SICPA, a global figure in authentication and secure traceability solutions. Nabatech is a direct result of INX and SICPA’s collaboration… Read More

House Financial Services Committee Asks the SEC to Withdraw Proposal to Redefine an Exchange, Impacting Digital Assets

In a bit of a stealth rulemaking attempt, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules that would impact the definition of an exchange. The amendments regarding the definition would also impact Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs).  As the SEC deems all digital assets… Read More

OTC Markets Approved by FINRA to Trade Digital Assets that are Securities

Earlier this week, during its earnings call, OTC Markets (OTC:OTCM) revealed that on May 5th, it had received FINRA approval to provide services for digital assets which are securities. In the May 9th earnings report, R. Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO of OTC Markets, stated:… Read More

SEC Schedules Meeting to Potentially Extend Deadline on Changes to Definition of an Exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled an open meeting for April 14, 2023, to consider reopening the comment period of the proposed changes. The SEC proposed amendments to Rule 3b-16 under the Exchange Act Regarding the Definition of “Exchange,” which could potentially impact… Read More

tZERO Adds Primary Offerings Along with Secondary Trading: Poised to Compete with Established Securities Crowdfunding Platforms

tZERO, perhaps best known for pursuing a digital asset marketplace for regulated securities as well as certain cryptocurrencies, is going all in on digital securities. First, as was recently reported, tZERO is no longer pursuing crypto trading. This is probably a savvy move in the… Read More

Silicon Prairie Approved to Operate an ATS

Silicon Prairie has been approved to operate an Alternative Trading System (ATS). An ATS is similar to a securities exchange but with different regulatory requirements. An entity must first be approved as a broker-dealer before applying to become an ATS. This will enable Silicon Prairie… Read More

HashKey Group Receives Licenses to Operate Virtual Asset Trading Platform from Hong Kong SFC

Hash Blockchain Limited, a member of the HashKey Group, a digital asset financial services group in Asia, has “received approval” from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) in order “to operate a virtual asset trading platform, under a Type 1 (dealing in… Read More

Prometheum ATS to Trade Digital Asset Securities

Prometheum Ember ATS has announced a FINRA and SEC-regulated trading platform that will aim to provide liquidity for “digital asset securities.” Prometheum has received approval to operate an ATS or Alternative Trading System. Before operating an ATS, a platform must be an approved as a… Read More

TNS, Blue Ocean Technologies to Expand US Stock Trading Footprint

Global network and Infrastructure-as-a-Service pioneer Transaction Network Services (TNS) announced a partnership with Blue Ocean Technologies (BOT), owner and operator of the Blue Ocean ATS, a global alternative trading system (ATS) that “operates from 8pm to 4am EDT.” Blue Ocean ATS will “leverage TNS’ robust… Read More

Primary Issuance: INX to Issue Trucpal Security Token

The INX Digital Company (NEO: INXD) will enable an online funding round for Trucpal, a blockchain-based SaaS platform serving the Chinese freight market. The digital security offering will commence next week with the token, then trading on the INX marketplace, a regulated alternative trading system… Read More

Inveniam Capital Partners Invests in Rialto Markets, Will Partner on Secondary Trading of Crowdfunded Securities

Inveniam Capital Partners has invested in Rialto Markets and will support the platform with its private market data, according to a release. Details on the investment were not provided. Rialto Markets is a broker-dealer facilitating crowdfunded securities as well as secondary trading in these assets…. Read More

After Receiving Substantial Criticism For Rushed Rulemaking, SEC Extends Comment Period on Climate Disclosure Rule, ATSs & Definition of an Exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the comment period on proposed ESG rules that may compel public firms to disclose their climate risks and impact on the environment. The SEC has received broad criticism in regards to the rushed nature of the rulemaking… Read More

The Definition of “Exchange” and Regulation ATS: Comments on the Proposed Rule Change by SEC and the Impact to Digital Asset Markets

As was noted last week, this past January the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to the Exchange Act and the definition of an Exchange as well as Regulation ATS (Alternative Trading System). While described in relatively benign terms, the language of the proposed… Read More

High Powered Digital Asset, Blockchain Leaders Comment on SEC’s Proposed Rule Changes Impacting ATSs, Definition of Exchanges

In late January, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to the Exchange Act and the definition of an Exchange as well as Regulation ATS (Alternative Trading System). The proposal was opened to comments with a deadline of this week (April 18). The SEC… Read More

Private Securities Marketplace Forge Global Trades on NYSE Following SPAC Deal

Forge Global begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today under the ticker FRGE. The public listing is following the completion of a SPAC deal with Motive Capital Corp. Financial Technology Partners and FTP Securities (FT Partners) served as financial advisors to Forge… Read More

Securitize Markets Lists Crypto Platform Exodus for Trading, a Firm that Raised $75 Million Under Reg A+

Exodus, a multi-asset software wallet that aims to make crypto and digital assets easy for everyone, has commenced trading its security on Securitize Markets. Securitize is a digital asset securities firm that operates an Alternative Trading System (ATS). Exodus is a unique digital security. It… Read More

Fintech Zanbato and Broker Dealer Rialto Markets Announce New Partnership

Private securities market pioneers, Rialto Markets and Zanbato, have entered into a new partnership in order to address the requirements of a fast-evolving investor sector. Zanbato’s Alternative Trading System, ZX, reportedly supports some of the world’s largest membership of banking institutions, brokers and their wealth… Read More

SEC Settles with tZERO ATS Regarding Rule Violations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled with tZERO ATS for transgressing certain rules. An ATS, or alternative trading system, is similar to an exchange as approved operators may facilitate trading of securities. According to the SEC, tZERO ATS must cease and desist from committing… Read More

Digital Assets: INX Acquires Tokensoft’s Transfer Agent Service

INX Limited (INX ATS: INX) has acquired Tokensoft Transfer Agent LLC, an SEC-registered transfer agent owned by Tokensoft Inc. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. INX Limited is a digital asset trading platform that aims to bridge crypto and traditional assets. The regulatory-compliant… Read More

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