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Security Token Exchanges

1. Securitize

Securitize initially launched in 2017 as a digital securities issuer, and since then, it has successfully tokenized some of the most successful security tokens, such as Blockchain Capital (BCAP) and SpiceVC (SPICE). This is currently the most successful security tokens issuer.

In 2021, Securitize launched an exchange to offer a marketplace to buy and sell digital securities. The marketplace is divided into two sections.  The “primary market” serves as a market offering the option to purchase STOs (security token offerings), and the “secondary market” functions more like a traditional exchange with users buying and selling from one another.

Securitize Markets is a member of FINRA, registered with the SEC, and a SIPC member.

2. INX

INX was the first US-based decentralized security token trading platform; previously, it was known as Openfinance until INX Limited acquired it. This is a great option for investors wishing to trade in security tokens. INX has partnered with the largest token issuers, and those tokens are automatically pre-qualified to be listed on the exchange.

Some of the features of this exchange:

  • A global registry of qualified entities and securities creates a mechanism for a decentralized securities depository that provides a public governance model to ensure maximum transparency and protection for investors.
  • The system is designed for traditional alternative assets and token-based securities and allows for a streamlined, compliant process from issuance to secondary market trading.
  • Assets may also be registered with the SEC/EDGAR, and that data can be referenced from the OFN as a subset of the Asset data object.

3. MERJ

MERJ Exchange Limited is an award-winning global securities exchange based in the Republic of Seychelles since 2011.  It specializes in combining the trading of traditional and digital securities in a regulated environment.  MERJ supports a variety of asset classes, bridging traditional financial markets with the digital economy through blockchain technology, ensuring secure, transparent, and efficient trading for a global audience.

  • Offers a regulated platform for trading both traditional and digital securities.
  • Utilizes blockchain technology for enhanced security and efficiency in trading.

4. Archax

Archax is a London-based digital securities exchange aimed at institutional investors, marking a significant step towards bringing the trading of tokenized assets into the regulated financial world. Founded in 2018, Archax bridges the blockchain sector and traditional finance by offering a platform for trading digital assets within a secure and compliant environment.

  • It targets institutional investors, offering a regulated venue for digital asset trading.
  • Emphasizes compliance and security, aiming to integrate blockchain technology with traditional financial markets.

Archax represents a pioneering effort to merge the innovation of blockchain technology with the stability and regulatory framework of conventional financial markets, thus offering institutional investors a reliable entry point into the digital assets space.

5. ADDX

ADDX, formerly known as iSTOX, is a Singapore-based digital securities platform that offers a regulated and fully integrated space for issuing, custody, and trading digital securities.  Launched to democratize private capital markets, ADDX leverages blockchain and smart contract technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency, making private investments accessible to a broader range of investors.  The platform is recognized for operating within the regulatory framework established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), ensuring a secure and compliant environment for participants.

  • Regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, ADDX focuses on making private markets accessible to a wider audience.
  • Utilizes blockchain technology for more efficient and cost-effective transactions in private investments.

ADDX provides institutional and accredited investors access to previously illiquid and exclusive assets like private equity, hedge funds, and bonds.