BnkToTheFuture to Utilize Altcoin.io for Security Token Exchange

The popular decentralized exchange (DEX), Altcoin.io, announced the licensing of their proprietary trading software to BnkToTheFuture this week. BnkToTheFuture intends to utilize the software to create a non-custodial security token exchange slated for a 2020 release date. The move would place BnkToTheFuture in the exclusive class of non-custodial security token exchanges in operation currently.

Shared Vision

Discussing the strategic partnership, Altcoin.io CEO, Andrew Gazdecki, commended BnkToTheFuture for their decision to expand into the security token sector. He explained how BnkToTheFuture shares a common vision with Altcoin.io.

Notably, both firms seek to expand tokenization. Specifically, BnkToTheFuture seeks to tokenize the world's capital markets. The CEO of BnkToTheFuture, Simon Dixon, also took a moment to speak on the maneuver. Dixon described why Altcoin.io was able to capture their attention. He took a moment to compliment the firm's technical achievements over the last two years.

These achievements include being the first exchange to successfully complete an Atomic Swap. An Atomic Swap is a cross-blockchain crypto trade. Altcoin.io was able to trade Bitcoin for Ethereum utilizing this second-layer protocol in 2018. Today, the platform offers this service directly from its wallet.

Altcoin.io Track Record

Importantly, Dixon pointed to Altcoin's proven track record to strict regulatory compliance. Compliance is critical when discussing tokenization of securities, equity, or real estate. These investment tools have specific regulations that vary depending on the investment status and the region.

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BnkToTheFuture wants to leverage Altcoin's smart contract technology to enable pre-programmed compliance into each token launched. According to company executives, the new security token exchange will feature a non-custodial layout. Non-custodial exchanges are seen by many as the natural evolution of the crypto exchange.

Altcoin.io Real Benefits

Non-custodial exchanges provide traders with the highest level of protection against hackers. In a non-custodial exchange, your crypto remains in your possession until the actual execution of the trade. This strategy is in stark contrast of centralized exchanges, which require you to load funds on to a custodial wallet.

Hackers

The problem with custodial exchanges is that because of the sheer amount of crypto these wallets hold, hackers find these targets to be profitable. How popular? According to one report, over $350 million in crypto has been stolen this year already. Non-custodial exchanges eliminate these losses.

Delays

Another huge benefit provided by non-custodial exchanges is the removal of withdrawal delays. Withdrawal delays are a major problem experienced by crypto traders. Basically, something happens that spooks the exchange. In turn, your funds are locked up until the exchange feels comfortable enough to give you access to your funds again.

Altcoin.io

Altcoin.io entered the crypto market in 2017. The company made headlines after completing a successful crowdfunding campaign in collaboration with www.wefunder.com.  Notably, the platform was among the first Peer-to-Peer DEX exchanges available to crypto consumers. Altcoin specializes in Ethereum complaint tokens. Most of these tokens are of the ERC-20 token standard. Ethereum is by far the most widely used token standard in the market today. As a result, Altcoin’s positioning in the market is ideal.

BnkToTheFuture Lives Up to its Name

BnkToTheFuture entering the security token sector in this manner is huge news. The firm has an uncanny track record which includes investments in Coinbase, BitStamp, Shapeshift, Ripple Labs, and Circle, to name just a few.

Now, the firm seeks to claim the title as the premier security token exchange in the market. Given BankToTheFuture and Altcoin’s experience, you should expect to see major developments from these firms in the coming months.