CoinList Founder Andy Bromberg Discusses Security Token Trends

The security token sector continues to be a hot button issue amongst the crypto community. This month, CoinList founder Andy Bromberg took some time to discuss the importance of these tokens, and how the coming months might play out. Unexpectedly, Bromberg had mixed feelings on the market’s trajectory.

In a recent interview, Bromberg pointed out some of the major issues facing the security token sector. He believes that the lack of clear regulations is the main factor deterring large scale adoption. Businesses are still unsure of what to think of this new crowdfunding strategy. The lack of transparency from regulators leaves many potential blockchain investors with unanswered questions.

Andy Bromberg via Twitter

More Guidance

Recognizing the need for more clarity in the space, the SEC issued multiple statements this year. These posts are an attempt by the SEC to help business owners understand the classifications of each type of token, and what regulations it falls under. Most recently, the SEC released a full guidance that covers each token class in detail.

STO Regulations Evolve

When STOs first emerged, many businesses saw these tokens as a cheaper and quicker alternative to traditional securities. At that time, the market lacked any regulatory structure. Businesses were able to issue tokens at will.

Nowadays this is no longer the case. The SEC recently stepped into the space in a major way. As a result, numerous businesses faced backlash for issuing securities illegally. Consequently, the STO market slowed until recently.

It Takes Time

When asked about the markets adoption rate, Bromberg was quick to let people know there is still a lot of time before STOs make it to the mainstream. The savvy crypto advocate noted that it could be years still until STOs gain enough traction to become a major crowdfunding strategy.

CoinList

CoinList entered the market in 2017 with the goal of providing financial services to next-gen tech firms. The company has headquarters in New York and offices in San Francisco. Notably, the firm has fewer than 50 employees according to Crunchbase.

CoinList offers clients advisory services regarding blockchain-based investment strategies. As the President of CoinList, Bromberg is uniquely positioned to understand the sector's demands. His company hears the concerns of both investors and service providers. Discussing the issues, Bromberg described how there is little incentive for companies to make the shift to the crypto ecosystem at this time.

Bromberg feels that in order for companies to have confidence in these new systems, there needs to be a clear legal framework that doesn't detract from the advantages of blockchain technology. Basically, legislators need to fully understand the advantages of blockchain technology in order to structure regulations that enable the tech to function at peak performance levels.

CoinList STOs – A Bumpy Road Ahead

The overall tone of Bromberg is one of a man who fully understands the complicated scenarios that play out in the cryptospace. His ability to point out these shortcomings is sure to help CoinList remain a dominant player in the future.