Security Token News
“World’s Most Liquid Exchange” ZBX – Malta
Malta is shaping up to be a premier location for security token exchanges. The country’s pro crypto stance and regulatory environment make it an ideal location for those seeking to explore the security token sector. The experienced development team behind the ZBX exchange is one of those entering Malta’s crypto zone in the coming months.
ZBX
The ZBX platform seeks to be among the first fully regulated crypto exchanges in the world. In order to accomplish these tasks, the company must adhere to a number of strict legislative guidelines regarding the sale of securities. Additionally, ZBX must undergo frequent audits. The audits are to be conducted by the big four accounting firms.
Low Fees
ZBX will offer users a unique experience including zero trading fees for certain trial-periods and trading volumes. Also, The platform integrates advanced API technology. Users can connect their account to other ZB exchanges including ZB.com and ZBG. The ZB development team is no stranger to the cryptomarket. ZB.com is one of the top 3 exchanges in the world right now. The exchange has anywhere from 300 – 700 million USD in daily trading volume.
ZBX Exchange in Malta
It’s no surprise that this latest venture raised eyebrows amongst the crypto community. ZBX promises to tackle many of the security token sector’s biggest concerns with their all-inclusive approach to the market. Maltese officials are also excited to have the exchange and the government continues to create a solid regulatory framework for the security token community.
Liquidity is King
When it comes to concerns surrounding the security token sector, liquidity is the main issue usually brought up. Since security tokens can’t be transferred without authorization, developers recognized the need to expand the liquidity of this market. ZBX users gain the advantage of being a part of one of the “most liquid exchanges on the planet” according to the companies CEO Dave Pulis.
FIAT Trading Pairs
According to a recent Forbes report, the exchange will feature fiat trading pairs in both EUR and USD. These tokens will give ZBX investors more options during times of market volatility. Fiat tethered coins are an important part of many people’s crypto investment strategy. This is because these coins are less likely to fluctuate in value because they are pegged to the value of a fiat currency such as the dollar.
Hosting Stable Coins
ZBX will host a variety of security tokens including stable coins. Security tokens can be pegged to other assets such as gold or oil. When a token is pegged to one of these stable assets it’s called a “stable coin.” Stable coins play an important part in the cryptocommunity. Investors use these tokens to escape volatility in the market.
Adding New Security Tokens to the Exchange
Currently, interested parties can their token added to the exchange by purchasing 20 BTC worth of XT tokens. Of course, the platform does have strict guidelines that all listed tokens must follow. Additionally, the platform comes from a solid history of cybersecurity with the websites mother exchange ZB.com, never hacked, despite the exchange entering the market in 2013.
A Complete Package
You should expect great success from ZBX in the coming year. The platform has an experienced team funding their efforts, along with a recognizable network of partners. Malta seems like the perfect place for ZBX to call home. ZBX is now open to European traders.
Security Token News
Security Token Issuers to Benefit from alliance of ‘Issuance’ and ‘VStock Transfer’
Issuance partners with VStock Transfer
Just announced today, deal marketing platform, Issuance, has partnered with stock transfer agent, VStock Transfer. This alliance was formed as Issuance saw a need on behalf of security token issuers. This was the ease of token registration and transfer.
As a result, partnering with a transfer agent such as VStock Transfer, allows companies having completed a digital security offering the ability to utilize services and experience based upon decades of experience in securities law.
These teams should be able to hit the ground running, as Issuance CEO, Darren Marble, has had previous experience working with VStock Transfer. Through their ability to provide experience, along with cost saving measures, it’s no wonder why Issuance has partnered with VStock Transfer.
Commentary
The CEOs of each company discussed the partnership at hand.
Yoel Goldfeder, CEO of VStock Transfer, stated, “As an SEC-compliant transfer agent who has had the pleasure of working with a range of companies from private to pre-IPO issuers to NYSE American, NASDAQ and OTC listed companies, it was a seamless pivot into digital securities…We look forward to working with Issuance, an industry pioneer who will help to fuel the capital raising component for our clients.”
Darren Marble, CEO of Issuance, stated, “As digital securities continue to merge with the capital market infrastructure, support from companies such as VStock Transfer are critical to remain compliant throughout the lifespan of a DSO…We are thrilled to add VStock Transfer to our growing network of strategic partners and provide valuable registry and transfer services for our clients and their shareholders.”
VStock Transfer
VStock Transfer is based out of Woodmere, New York, where they provide services as an SEC registered ‘stock transfer agent’. The company is spearheaded by CEO, Yoel Goldfeder – a seasoned attorney specializing in corporate and securities law.
For a deeper look at what services VStock Transfer is able to provide, make sure to visit their website HERE.
Issuance
Issuance was founded in 2018, and is based out of Los Angeles, California. Above all, the main purpose of the company is to act as a bridging platform. For example, this means working to connect investors with appropriate digital securities issuers.
Make sure to check securities.io again for future news on Issuance, as they have indicated future plans to tokenize themselves.
Recent News
Issuance is rapidly developing into a well-rounded company. For instance, this marks just one of various strategic partnerships announced in recent weeks.
Here is a look at a few of our other articles detailing those endeavours.
Issuance and Tokeny – Partnering with a Goal of Interconnectivity
‘PCG Holdings’ Shows Belief in Security Tokens with Investment in Issuance
Exclusive Interview with Issuance CEO – Darren Marble
Issuance partners with Prime Trust
Vertalo and Issuance join Forces
Dx.Exchange has had quite the tumultuous week. As the exchange closes its first week of operation, the team behind the project was able to dodge a potentially damaging situation.
From hordes of investors signing up pre-launch, to potentially disastrous glitches, here is a brief look at the problems that plagued week 1.
Details of the Problem
Upon launch of the platform, an anonymous user took it upon themselves to evaluate DX.Exchange. Shockingly, the user found information leaks that could potentially be harmful to a variety of parties.
Information being leaked ranged from password reset links, to names, email addresses, and more. With this, if someone were so inclined, they would be able to create backdoor entrances to user’s accounts.
It isn’t hard to imagine what kind of havoc a malicious individual could wreak.
Problem Solved
In an attempt to allay investor’s fears, Dx.Exchange has reached out the public with the following statement.
“We would like to thank the vigilant reporter, and our supportive community, who together with, brought his issue to our attention. We are happy to report that the vulnerability has been successfully patched, and no user funds were compromised. Our launch was met with a stellar response from our community eager to trade cryptocurrencies and digital stocks. Customer funds were always safe, our multi layer advanced monitoring and defense mechanism was able to avoid any further issue.”
This statement came after the company scheduled platform maintenance within hours of the news breaking.
WE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY AT 11:00 AM (ESTONIA TIME ZONE) A MAINTENANCE UPDATE TO IMPROVE OUR PLATFORM FUNCTIONALITY AND PERFORM SEVERAL BUG FIXES AND UPDATES. THE PLATFORM WILL COME BACK FULLY FUNCTIONAL AFTER FEW MINUTES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE
— DX.Exchange (@DXdotExchange) January 9, 2019
Caught out Attention
DX.Exchange originally caught our attention due to the manner in which they offer their services. Rather than hosting digital securities of companies that have decided to tokenize, DX.Exchange has taken a different approach.
They are purchasing traditional shares of publically traded companies, and then issuing their own security tokens to investors, representing ownership of the shares. Due to the method in which this transaction takes place, the shares are held by DX.Exchange. However, investors holding the associated security token receive the full range of benefits associated with them (dividends, equity etc.).
Examples of these companies notably include Apple, Tesla, Amazon, and others.
Skeptics Abound
The CEO of DX.Exchange has stated that due to their licencing and region of operation, the SEC has no means in which to stop them from offering these services.
However, there are many skeptics of the exchange that believe it will eventually face due recourse. Through what means is unclear, but there are certainly going to be companies that do not want their shares tokenized in such a fashion.
Dx.Exchange
DX.Exchange is based out of Estonia, and was founded in 2018. Above all, the company acts as an online exchange, providing investors access to a variety of digital assets.
Prior to the events discussed here today, we recently spoke about DX.Exchange and the companies recent launch. To learn more about DX.Exchange, make sure to read the article below.
DX.Exchange to Tokenize Publically traded Securities
Token Issuance
In a recent press release, tZERO has announced that it has finished distributing their native token. This token goes by ‘TZROP’, and is known as a digital security – representing ownership in tZERO itself.
While tZERO finished the token creation process months ago, per regulations, it was mandated that they remain in lock-up for a 90-day period. During this time, tokens were to be held by a third party custodial service. Finally, this 90-day lockup came to an end on January 10th, resulting in the aforementioned distribution and press release.
Successful STO
This issuance process comes months after tZERO completed a wildly successful security token offering, or ‘STO’. For example, taking place over a roughly 2 month span in mid-2018, tZERO was able to raise $134 million USD. In addition, this raise was made possible through investments seen from over 1000 parties worldwide.
Commentary on the Issuance
Multiple representatives from tZERO spoke on the importance of this token issuance.
tZERO Executive Chairman, Patrick Byrne, stated, “The issuance of the world’s first public cryptosecurity, OSTKP, in 2016 was tZERO’s Chuck Yeager moment: we broke the speed of sound by introducing the concept of real-time trade settlement. Today marks our Yuri Gagarin moment, where we leave behind the confines of the known world of traditional capital markets and take the first steps towards a new market powered by blockchain.”
tZERO CEO, Saum Noursalehi, stated, “This is one of the first Security Token Offerings on a decentralized public network, and was conducted in full compliance with the U.S. securities laws…This is an exciting milestone for tZERO, and we are even more enthusiastic about the opportunities this will create for private and public companies wishing to raise capital through security token offerings, and for investors who wish to trade those securities.”
Next Up?
The next step to be taken by tZERO, and the most anticipated by investors, will be the launch of a trading platform. The company originally launched a prototype of this platform on April 9th of 2018. However, it is anticipated that a full launch will occur midway through 2019.
The launch of this platform will facilitate trading via secondary markets. Thereby, imbuing new levels of liquidity to previously illiquid assets.
Recent News
We have recently reported on progress being made by tZERO. For instance, here are a look at a few noteworthy events from recent days.
tZERO is rounding into Form, After Being Awarded a Recent Patent
GSR Capital turns to tZERO for the tokenization of ‘Cobalt’
tZERO
tZERO is based out of New York, and is a subsidiary of Overstock.com. Each are products of Patrick Byrne’s, who has recently noted that he will be increasing his focus on the development of tZERO. Above all, this subsidiary acts as a platform to facilitate various services aimed towards security tokens.