Tagged: securitize

December 7, 2019 @ 1:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Securitize, a platform for the issuance and management of compliant, blockchain-based digital securities, has reportedly acquired a Japanese consulting and development firm focused on distributed ledger technology, called BUIDL, in order to further expand its operations in Japan. We just announced at the Global Brain… Read More

November 27, 2019 @ 7:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Securitize, a globally accessible solution for developing compliant, blockchain-based digital securities, has reportedly completed another strategic fundraise in order to further develop its technology platform to “modernize the legacy securities industry.” The latest investment comes from SBI Investment, a subsidiary of Tokyo-listed SBI Holdings, Inc.,… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 10:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Prominent blockchain group Algorand has announced an upgrade to its protocol that is said to significantly expand the range of decentralized applications and processes that can be built on the platform. The update expects to unlock the ability to develop scalable blockchain-native solutions for real-world… Read More

October 24, 2019 @ 1:58 am By Cali Haan  |  

Tokyo-based firm Lead Real Estate has announced plans to, “develop condominiums and hotels in Tokyo’s popular areas such as Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ebisu, Shinagawa, and Meguro by using funds raised through issuing security tokens (STOs).” The firm believes a combination of factors, including local RE investing… Read More

October 10, 2019 @ 4:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

OpenFinance, an Alternative Trading System (ATS), will be listing Current Media’s security token ($CRNC) on its secondary marketplace. According to a release, beginning at some point in Q4 $CRNC will commence trading. This will be the first media focused security token as well as the… Read More

September 24, 2019 @ 11:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset issuance and management platform Securitize has raised $14 million in a funding round led by three big multinational banks: Banco Santander (InnoVentures), MUFG (Mitsubishi’s VC arm) and Nomura Holdings. The investment is a solid recognition of the growing relevance of digitization of securities… Read More

August 21, 2019 @ 2:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Securitize, an online platform for the issuance and management of blockchain-based securities, has been approved as a registered Transfer Agent. According to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Securitize filed the Form TA-1 on July 22nd and was approved on July 31st. By becoming… Read More

June 18, 2019 @ 9:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Securitize and the Japan Security Token Association (JSTA), an association advocating for a compliant digital securities industry, have partnered to accelerate the adoption of digital securities in Japan. According to a release, Securitize and JSTA will work closely with financial institutions and businesses to educate… Read More

April 10, 2019 @ 10:49 am By Cali Haan  |  

Careful record-keeping is essential for users and traders of cryptocurrencies and digital tokens. This is the main takeaway from an informational article published recently by digital security-token (DSO) issuance platform Securitize. Digital securities offerings (DSOs) are also commonly referred to as security tokens offerings (STOs) in… Read More

March 5, 2019 @ 8:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Securitize, a platform that facilitates security token offerings, announced last week it has opened new offices in NYC and London, as well as expanded its services into Asia. As previously reported, Securitize describes itself as a compliance platform and protocol for issuing and managing digital… Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Elevated Returns (ER) and Securitize claim they will tokenize $1 billion of real estate assets using the Tezos blockchain. Elevated Returns is the company behind the first tokenized real estate offering with the launch of Aspencoin last year. Securitize is a compliance platform for digitizing securities…. Read More

February 1, 2019 @ 2:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

Modulus has formed a partnership with security token issuance platform Securitize. Modulus is a Fintech provider that provides services to professional traders, brokerages, trading firms, and more. Modulus says its products and services reach millions of users around the world. The company also has entered… Read More

January 30, 2019 @ 11:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto proponent Spice VC has been recognized as a top VC in Israel, according to a report published by IVC Research Center. Spice VC is the first ever tokenized VC fund and claims to be the 4th security token ever issued. Israel has been labeled… Read More

January 29, 2019 @ 11:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

Securitize, Coinstreet Partners, and STO Global-X, a security token exchange platform, have inked a strategic agreement to bring one-stop, end-to-end digital security offering services to the Asian market. Securitize is a compliance platform and protocol for issuing and managing digital securities on the blockchain, including… Read More

January 21, 2019 @ 11:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Yes, there has been too much hype in the blockchain / distributed ledger technology (DLT) sector but there remains a lot of promise. Cut through the noise and different sectors of industry (not just finance) are starting to see some promising traction. Big tech is… Read More

January 21, 2019 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Securitize, a platform that facilitates security token offerings, announced on Monday has been selected to join the IBM Blockchain Accelerator program as it works to modernize a portion of the $82 trillion corporate debt market using blockchain technology. Founded in 2017, Securitize describes itself as a… Read More

January 16, 2019 @ 11:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Aspencoin, a digital security associated with the St. Regis Aspen Resort, is migrating over to the Securitize platform. Aspencoin represents fractional equity ownership in the ski resort and has been promoted as the first of its kind. The Aspen Digital Token was distributed to investors… Read More

November 26, 2018 @ 10:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Almost immediately after revealing a $12.75 million funding round, Securitize has formed a partnership with Elevated Returns to boost their real estate tokenization program in Southeast Asia. Securitize is a token compliance platform and protocol for issuing and managing digital securities on the blockchain. Elevated Returns… Read More

November 26, 2018 @ 11:57 am By JD Alois  |  

Securitize has announced a $12.75 million funding round led by Blockchain Capital. Additional investors include Coinbase Ventures, Global Brain, NXTP, OK Blockchain Capital, and Xpring at Ripple. Brad Stephens from Blockchain Capital will be joining Securitize’s Board of Directors. Securitize said that Tokyo-based VC firm Global Brain will assist Securitize with business development… Read More

November 7, 2018 @ 8:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Securitize has formed a new partnership with AmaZix – a community engagement platform for crypto projects. Securitize is a compliance platform for issuance and the management of digital securities on the blockchain. This new affiliation is said to “transform fundraising for blockchain startups, by making… Read More