Laureate Digital Partners with AlphaPoint on New Security Token Exchange

Laureate Digital Securities announced a strategic partnership today with the New York-based digital asset specialist AlphaPoint. The partnership centers on the development of a new security tokens platform. Laureate Digital seeks to build on the knowledge and technology provided by AlphaPoint through this latest venture.

Both firms believe that blockchain technology is on the brink of disrupting the enter asset management sector. In a recent interview, the President of Laureate Digital Securities, Nicole Biernat spoke on the platform’s goals. She explained how her company actively sought out partnerships with the best-in-class blockchain firms such as AlphaPoint.

According to Biernat, Laureate Digital's new platform includes the ability to launch new tokens, administrate launched tokens, and a secondary trading market to increase liquidity. The company seeks to capture the growing tokenization market and AlphaPoint is an expert in this field.

President of Laureate Digital Securities Nicole Biernat via Linkedin

Laureate Digital Securities

Laureate Digital Securities entered the market in early 2018. The company is listed as privately owned and is based out of Hamilton, Bermuda. Lawrence Newhook is the firms CEO. Newhook formerly managed assets for Point72 Asset Management LP for twelve years before taking on the new project.

The CEO recently spoke publicly at the Global Funds Forum in NY. The Global Funds Forum is a networking event that focuses on market alternatives. This year’s event held discussions on blockchain technology and private equity/deal flow. The event is supported by the Bermuda Business Development Agency and is in its 5th year running.

AlphaPoint

AlphaPoint's white-label exchange entered the market in 2013. Since their inception, the firm saw considerable growth. Today AlphaPoint has partnerships with some of the biggest tech firms in the world including Intel, Microsoft, Hyperledger, Scotiabank, and the list goes on.

AlphaPoint via Company Website

AlphaPoint offers white-label digital asset services to enterprises. The company specializes in both blockchain and fiat-based funding. AlphaPoint recently made headlines after successfully raising $15 million in first round funding with Mike Novogratz‘s Galaxy Digital. Additionally, the firm recently acquired Cboe's former Head of Equity options, Kapil Rathi. At Cboe, Rathi led the execution of multi-exchange ETF options.

When asked about the partnership, AlphaPoint co-founder and President, Igor Telyatnikov explained that Laureate Digital already had the team in place and with the partnership; they now have the technical capabilities. He also touched briefly on the importance of creating a scalable platform when offering new opportunities to investors.

Big Movements in the Security Token Sector

The security token sector continues growing at an exciting pace. This month, multiple companies announced plans to develop platforms for the growing space. Many of these platforms utilize an all-inclusive approach to the market. Users can issue, purchase, and transfer security tokens without ever leaving these platforms.

AlphaPoint Experience – A Smart Move

Laureate Digital Securities definitely sought out the best when they chose their partnership with AlphaPoint. AlphaPoint’s experience is sure to increase investor confidence in the platform. Together, these firms have the potential to increase security token adoption in the market. The security token market continues its expansion and Laureate Digital seeks to be positioned for the coming developments.