Episodes

Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Security Token Show: #39 - The Rise of Security Tokens in Japan
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on the rise of Japanese Security Token infrastructure - which over the last year has moved at lightning speed.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: Cadence - https://withcadence.io/
Herwig's Company of the Week: Exponential - https://www.excm.ai/
= Market Topics =
Securitization platform Cadence surpasses $125M deal volume and raises $4M: https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techcrunch.com/2020/04/07/securitization-platform-cadence-surpasses-125m-deal-volume-and-raises-4m/amp/
Cadence launches Dutch auction system for private credit market: https://ibsintelligence.com/ibs-journal/ibs-news/cadence-launches-dutch-auction-system-for-private-credit-market/
Exponential Launches $100MM Digital Asset Fund on DealSquare Leaning Into The Post-COVID-19 Future: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/04/08/2013854/0/en/Exponential-Launches-100MM-Digital-Asset-Fund-on-DealSquare-Leaning-Into-The-Post-COVID-19-Future.html
French Financial Regulator Responds to EU’s Crypto Consultation: https://cointelegraph.com/news/french-financial-regulator-responds-to-eus-crypto-consultation
Europe’s First Blockchain based MTF License: http://niedermueller.law/europes-first-blockchain-based-mtf-license/
World’s Fastest Growth Exchange, MERJ Shows Digital Assets In Ascendency: https://medium.com/merj-exchange/worlds-fastest-growing-exchange-d82a43bb715f
Molinari Media, Created by Vince Molinari, Purchases UK Fintech Worldwide: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2020/04/159862-molinari-media-created-by-vince-molinari-purchases-uk-fintech-worldwide/
Three Arrows Capital Invests In BlockFi After Its Series B Round: https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/robertanzalone/2020/04/09/three-arrows-capital-invests-in-blockfi-after-its-series-b-round/amp/
Fairmint Opens Its Doors for Continuous Security Offerings: https://defirate.com/fairmint-launch/
CIMB Bank Singapore Partners With iSTOX To Expand Access To Private Capital Markets Through Distributed Ledger Technology: https://medium.com/istox/press-announcement-e4a7fcda6bfc
Lemon Way and Tokenization Platform Equisafe Form Partnership on Digital Securities: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2020/04/160031-lemon-way-and-tokenization-platform-equisafe-form-partnership-on-digital-securities/
Mr. Wonderful Aligns Efforts with Equity Crowdfunding Platform ‘StartEngine’: https://www.securities.io/mr-wonderful-aligns-efforts-with-equity-crowdfunding-platform-startengine/
Mt Pelerin Releases Wallet Tool for Security Tokens: https://www.mtpelerin.com/bridge-wallet
Crypto Tokenization Explained — Considerations for Investors: https://medium.com/security-token-group/crypto-tokenization-explained-considerations-for-investors-ad021657677e
Tuhina Singh, Founder of Digital Securities Platform Propine, Shares Vision for the Future of Digital Assets: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2020/04/159868-tuhina-singh-founder-of-digital-securities-platform-propine-shares-vision-for-the-future-of-digital-assets/
= Security Token Offering Topics =
Overstock Granted DTC Eligibility for Digital Voting Series A-1 Preferred Stock: http://investors.overstock.com/news-releases/news-release-details/overstock-granted-dtc-eligibility-digital-voting-series-1
Eternal Glade Raises Over S$10 Million On iSTOX Platform Despite COVID-19 Pandemic: https://medium.com/istox/eternal-glade-raises-s-10-million-on-istox-platform-despite-covid-19-pandemic-10712f40988f
Real Estate Security Tokens Steadily Gain Market Share: https://cointelegraph.com/news/real-estate-security-tokens-steadily-gain-market-share
= Events covered in this episode =
[Event] Blockchain & Booze Virtually Every Tuesday at 5pm PST: https://blockchainbooze.io/
[Event] Webinar in Real Estate Tokenization by Black Manta Capital on April 17th: https://bmcp2.live/
[Event] Property-Backed Digital Securities & How They Will Transform Real Estate: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/property-backed-digital-securities-how-they-will-transform-real-estate-tickets-101788407868?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/
DigitalSPV: https://www.digitalspv.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com

Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Security Token Show: #38 - Telegram & the Crypto Red Wedding
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on the Telegram Case and recent news that 11 lawsuits were filed against crypto firms for violating securities laws.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: R3 - www.r3.com
Herwig's Company of the Week: FINMA - https://www.finma.ch/en/
= Market Topics =
R3 Teams With Custodian Hex Trust to Help Asian Banks Sell Security Tokens: https://www.coindesk.com/r3-teams-with-custodian-hex-trust-to-help-asian-banks-sell-security-tokens
FINMA Releases Annual Report – List Security Tokens and DLT: https://www.securities.io/finma-releases-annual-report-list-security-tokens-and-dlt/
Forget The Coronavirus Stimulus Bill’s Digital Dollar—The Digital Euro Is Coming: https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2020/04/03/forget-the-digital-dollar-the-digital-euro-is-coming/#29cd0a48719f
South Korea Central Bank About to Test Crypto Won: https://cryptorandgroup.com/south-korea-central-bank-about-to-test-crypto-won/
Japanese Government Green-lights New Crypto/ STO Regulations: https://cryptonews.com/news/japanese-government-green-lights-new-crypto-sto-regulations-6219.htm
XRP Ripple Lawsuit re-filed, but not as a Security?: https://www.securities.io/xrp-ripple-lawsuit-re-filed-but-not-as-a-security/
SEC Seeks More Feedback on tZERO’s Proposed Security Token Exchange: https://www.coindesk.com/sec-seeks-more-feedback-on-tzeros-proposed-security-token-exchange
SEC left chances to launch tZERO security token exchange: https://sunriseread.com/sec-left-chances-to-launch-tzero-security-token-exchange/78593/
AbacasXchange Inc. And DigiShares Partners On Digital Assets: https://www.cryptocurrencyguide.org/abacasxchange-inc-and-digishares-partners-on-digital-assets/
The Digital Asset Management Division of Activemarket.io Announces the launch of Its IEO Investment Banking Service: https://www.openpr.com/news/1999047/the-digital-asset-management-division-of-activemarket-io
The State of Investment into Security Token Infrastructure — Q1 2020: https://medium.com/security-token-group/the-state-of-investment-into-security-token-infrastructure-q1-2020-5831d90bb2b
How the Pressure of the Coronavirus May Open the Door for Tokenization: https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-the-pressures-of-the-coronavirus-may-open-the-door-for-tokenization
Benjamin Tsai, President & Managing Partner of Wave Financial – Interview Series: https://www.securities.io/benjamin-tsai-president-managing-partner-of-wave-financial-interview-series/
= Security Token Offering Topics =
$1M of Real Estate on Ethereum - RealT: https://medium.com/@TrustlessState/1m-of-real-estate-on-ethereum-9fcebd549280
Security Token Market Report: March 2020: https://medium.com/security-token-group/security-token-market-report-march-2020-8298a5885432
= Events covered in this episode =
[EVENT] Property-Backed Digital Securities & How They Will Transform Real Estate: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/property-backed-digital-securities-how-they-will-transform-real-estate-tickets-101788407868?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/
DigitalSPV: https://www.digitalspv.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com

Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Security Token Show: #37 - Managing an Investor Whitelist
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on how issuers can manage their own private market to create liquidity.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: Nomura Research Institute - https://www.nri.com/
Herwig's Company of the Week: Aegis Custody - https://www.aegiscustody.com/
= Market Topics =
NRI Issues First Japanese Tokenized Bond: https://www.securities.io/nri-issues-first-japanese-tokenized-bond/
Hong Kong Bank Partners with Aegis to Focus On Asset Digitalization Using Blockchain Technology: https://www.the-blockchain.com/2020/03/30/hong-kong-bank-partners-with-aegis-to-focus-on-asset-digitalization-using-blockchain-technology/
HSBC Puts $10B of Private Placements on R3’s Corda Blockchain: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hsbc-puts-10b-private-placements-070000846.html
Judge Halts Telegram Token Issuance in Injunction Requested by SEC: https://www.coindesk.com/judge-halts-telegram-token-issuance-in-injunction-requested-by-sec
Enigma Reaches Settlement with SEC on 2017 ICO: https://www.securities.io/enigma-reaches-settlement-with-sec-on-2017-ico/
DLT Replacement of ASX ‘CHESS’ Program Delayed: https://www.securities.io/dlt-replacement-of-asx-chess-program-delayed/
NEM Releases Symbol Blockchain Standards for Issuing Security Tokens: https://www.securities.io/nem-releases-symbol-blockchain-standards-for-issuing-security-tokens/
TokenSoft Partners with Ex-Military Cyber Firm Hub Security: https://www.securities.io/tokensoft-partners-with-ex-military-cyber-firm-hub-security/
TokenSoft partners with Hub Security on ‘miniHSM’ crypto storage solution: https://www.cryptoninjas.net/2020/03/25/tokensoft-partners-with-hub-security-on-minihsm-crypto-storage-solution/
Smartlands Launches Private Stage of Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on Seedrs; Early Birds to Receive Exclusive Golden Smartee Co-Owner Payment Card: https://smartlands.io/news/smartlands-launches-private-stage-of-equity-crowdfunding-campaign-on-seedrs-early-birds-to-receive-exclusive-golden-smartee-co-owner-payment-card/
‘The Runway Fund’ Looks to Provide Relief for Start-ups Impacted by COVID-19: https://decrypt.co/23447/cnbc-host-launches-fund-for-struggling-startups
[Interview] Kyle Sonlin: Secondary Market Updates: https://medium.com/@blocklikecom/sto-secondary-market-updates-7cab2da85243
= Security Token Offering Topics =
None :(
= Events covered in this episode =
[Event] Securities Finance Technology Symposium 2020 on May 7th in London: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/503652/1006083/
Security Token Realised’s San Francisco event on November 7th: http://sanfran.securitytokensrealised.com/
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Group: https://securitytokengroup.com
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com

Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Security Token Show: #36 - Security Token Market vs. Public Market
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on comparing the security token market to the public market's performance during the economic decline.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: WeOwn - https://weown.com/
Herwig's Company of the Week: BlockPulse - https://blockpulse.eu/
= Market Topics =
WeOwn expands business finance platform by launching peer-to-peer lending marketplace: https://weown.com/peer-to-peer-darlehen-marktplatz/
France: Blockpulse Pursues First Security Token Offering in Partnership with Lemonway, Plans Stock Exchange for Startups: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2020/03/159141-france-blockpulse-pursues-first-security-token-offering-in-partnership-with-lemonway-plans-stock-exchange-for-startups/
STO Platforms Registration with Traditional Bank Helps Move Security Tokens Forward: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sto-platforms-registration-with-traditional-bank-helps-move-security-tokens-forward
EU financial clearing houses EU want digital currency standardization: https://coingeek.com/eu-financial-clearing-houses-eu-want-digital-currency-standardization/
ECSDA approves inclusion of digital assets to existing regulatory frameworks: https://www.globalcustodian.com/ecsda-approves-inclusion-digital-assets-existing-regulatory-frameworks/
SEC Files Early Judgement in Kik: https://www.securities.io/sec-files-early-judgement-in-kik-trial/
Overstock Hit by Two More SEC Subpoenas in December: https://www.coindesk.com/overstock-hit-by-two-more-sec-subpoenas-in-december
Toyota Partners with BUIDL: https://www.securities.io/toyota-partners-with-buidl-securitize/
Mitsui & Co. to digitalize securities: https://cyclicmint.com/mitsui-co-to-digitalize-securities/
= Main Topic =
Paxos Products See Uptick in Adoption: https://www.securities.io/paxos-products-see-uptick-in-adoption/
= Security Token Offering Topics =
Investing in Kentucky Bourbon with Wave Financial: https://www.securities.io/investing-in-kentucky-bourbon-with-wave-financial/
= Events covered in this episode =
[Event] Tokenizing Real Estate - Virtual Conference & Online Networking by Expanse & Startupagora: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tokenizing-real-estate-virtual-conference-online-networking-tickets-99228768919
[Event] Securities Finance Technology Symposium 2020 on May 7th in London
Security Token Realised’s San Francisco event on May 28th: https://na.eventscloud.com/ehome/503652/1006083/
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/
DigitalSPV: https://www.digitalspv.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com

Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Security Token Show: #35 - How Digital Securities Speed Up Markets
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on securities in settlement and clearing by leveraging digital securities!
This week we’re going to analyze the market response to COVID-19 aka the Corona Virus from a public market v private market perspective. The key differentiator? Public markets are already digital.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: Provenance - https://provenance.io/
Herwig's Company of the Week: FFMA - https://www.ffam.asso.fr/
= Market Topics =
Provenance Facilitates Securitization & Issuance of $150M in Bonds: https://www.securities.io/provenance-facilitates-securitization-issuance-of-150m-in-bonds/
French Financial Regulator Suggests Europe-Wide Security Token Sandbox: https://www.coindesk.com/french-financial-regulator-suggests-europe-wide-security-token-sandbox?amp=1
The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is ‘Dead on Arrival,’ Washington Tells Sponsors: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cryptocurrency-act-2020-dead-arrival-183219750.html
Tokyo Stock Exchange owner to trial blockchain for securities post-trade: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/blockchain-post-trade-tokyo-stock-exchange/
Securitize Using Digital Securities to Help Japan's Real Estate: https://cointelegraph.com/news/securitize-using-digital-securities-to-help-japans-real-estate
Stonegate looks to ‘modernise’ investment fund products with digital securities: https://www.globalcustodian.com/stonegate-global-fund-administration-looks-modernise-investment-fund-products-digital-securities/
Vertalo to Tokenize 22 Securities Worth $200M on Tezos Blockchain: https://www.coindesk.com/vertalo-to-tokenize-22-securities-worth-200m-on-tezos-blockchain
Smartlands Receives “Best Crowdfunding Platform 2020” Award from FinTech Breakthrough Awards: https://smartlands.io/news/smartlands-receives-best-crowdfunding-platform-2020-award-from-fintech-breakthrough-awards/
TOKENIZATION MARKET POISED TO REACH CAGR OF 22.45% FORECAST FROM 2019 TO 2026: https://3wnews.org/uncategorised/240503/tokenization-market-poised-to-reach-cagr-of-22-45-forecast-from-2019-to-2026-just-published-2/
= Security Token Offering Topics =
BaFin Approves First Cross-Border STO in the EU – ParkinGO: https://www.securities.io/bafin-approves-first-cross-border-sto-in-the-eu-parkingo/
= Events covered in this episode =
[Event] Tokenizing Real Estate - Virtual Conference & Online Networking by Expanse & Startupagora: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tokenizing-real-estate-virtual-conference-online-networking-tickets-99228768919
[Event] Securities Finance Technology Symposium 2020 on May 7th in London: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/503652/1006083/
Security Token Realised’s San Francisco event on May 28th: http://sanfran.securitytokensrealised.com/
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/
DigitalSPV: https://www.digitalspv.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com

Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Security Token Show: #34 - Security Token Markets & Exchanges 101
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on various types of trading venues for security tokens and understand how they are regulated and how they facilitate trading and settlement differently.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: FAT Brands - https://www.fatbrands.com/
Herwig's Company of the Week: Representative Paul Gosar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-paul-a-gosar-a55920a0/
= Market Topics =
Morningstar Rates First Ethereum Security In $39 Million Fatburger Deal: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeldelcastillo/2020/03/08/morningstar-rates-first-ethereum-debt-security-in-40-million-fatburger-deal/
US Congressman Introduces Crypto-Currency Act of 2020: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-congressman-introduces-crypto-currency-act-of-2020
SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Harmonize, Simplify and Improve the Exempt Offering Framework / Security Token Group Industry Letter Receives SEC Nod in Upcoming Regulation Changes! / Security Tokens Are Going To Explode in the US in 2020: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2020-55
CSA Seeks Input on Proposed National Instrument 45-110: https://www.securities.io/csa-seeks-input-on-proposed-national-instrument-45-110/
Why EU blacklisting the Cayman Islands matters for the STO industry: https://www.securities.io/why-eu-blacklisting-the-cayman-islands-matters-for-the-sto-industry-thought-leaders/
Traditional Markets Remain Skeptical of Tzero-Backed Security Token Platform: https://cointelegraph.com/news/traditional-markets-remain-skeptical-of-tzero-backed-security-token-platform
AlphaPoint Secures $5.6M in the Latest Funding Round: https://invezz.com/news/2020/03/07/alphapoint-secures-5-6m-in-the-latest-funding-round/
Major Brazilian Sports Entrepreneur Tokenizes Soccer Players: https://cointelegraph.com/news/major-brazilian-sports-entrepreneur-tokenizes-soccer-players
Ripple-friendly SBI Chief in Talks About Launching an STO Exchange: https://cryptonews.com/news/ripple-friendly-sbi-chief-in-talks-about-launching-an-sto-ex-5919.htm
KlickOwn Partners with Netfonds on New Tokenization Platform: https://www.securities.io/klickown-partners-with-netfonds-on-new-tokenization-platform/
Blockstations Announces Partnership with Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange
Ownera offers a free issuance platform for regulated financial institutions: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/josefholm_securitytoken-fintech-money-activity-6640341660813320194-eQdl
State Street exec: digital assets will help the private market become the standard in 5-10 years: https://www-theblockcrypto-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.theblockcrypto.com/amp/post/57765/state-street-exec-digital-assets-will-help-the-private-market-become-the-standard-in-5-10-years
Tokens of Appreciation? - Traders Magazine: https://www.tradersmagazine.com/departments/cryptocurrencies/tokens-of-appreciation/
= Events covered in this episode =
Securities Finance Technology Symposium 2020 on May 7th in London: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/503652/1006083/
= Security Token Offering Topics =
NBA’s Spencer Dinwiddie changes broker-dealer ahead of token offering: https://decrypt.co/21198/nba-spencer-dinwiddie-changes-broker-dealer-ahead-token-offering
INX’s $130M IPO to Launch Next Month as Exchange Seeks NY BitLicense: https://www.coindesk.com/inxs-130m-ipo-to-launch-next-month-as-exchange-seeks-ny-bitlicense
BrickBlock - Property Shoenberg - Frankfurt: https://property-schoenberg.com/
Black Manta Capital - S17A-Tigris, Berlin: https://blackmanta.capital/tigris-s17a/
KlickOwn - Historical Lüneburg: https://www.securities.io/klickown-partners-with-netfonds-on-new-tokenization-platform/
Realio Announces launch of RST token sale on Algorand's Blockchain: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/realio-announces-launch-rst-token-140000683.html
Algorand Powers First National Digital Currency in Marshall Islands: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2020/03/158197-algorand-powers-first-national-digital-currency-in-marshall-islands/
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/
DigitalSPV: https://www.digitalspv.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com

Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Security Token Show: #33 - Tokenized ETFs
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on tokenized exchange-traded-funds, which are publicly listed funds that represent a specific asset class.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: Red Swan - www.redswan.io
Herwig's Company of the Week: Bank of International Settlements - https://www.bis.org/
= Market Topics =
Startup Tokenizes $2.2B in Commercial Real Estate Through Polymath: https://www.coindesk.com/startup-tokenizes-2-2b-in-commercial-real-estate-through-polymath
BIS: No Central Bank Digital Currencies Focus on Cross Border Payments: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bis-no-central-bank-digital-currencies-focus-on-cross-border-payment
Malta’s Financial Watchdog Highlights Obstacles to Security Tokens After Industry Consultation: https://www.coindesk.com/maltas-financial-watchdog-highlights-obstacles-to-security-tokens-after-industry-consultation
Security Token Offering: MFSA Capital Markets Strategy: https://www.mfsa.mt/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190719_Security-Token-Offering-Consultation-Document.pdf
Ripple Class-Action Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Rules: https://www.coindesk.com/ripple-class-action-lawsuit-can-proceed-judge-rules
Cornell Computer Science Professor Dr. Emin Gün Sirer’s AVA Labs Acquires Fintech Investery Inc.: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2020/03/158083-cornell-computer-science-professor-dr-emin-gun-sirers-ava-labs-acquires-fintech-investery-inc/
Stellar Invests in Security Token Platform Targeting Developing Markets: https://www.coindesk.com/stellar-invests-in-security-token-platform-targeting-developing-markets
‘SIX’ Acquires Stake in Crypto-Based Investment Platform ‘Omniex’: https://www.securities.io/six-acquires-stake-in-crypto-based-investment-platform-omniex/
Dutch Shareholder Registry to Undergo Tokenization through Firm24, Dusk, LTO, Collaboration: https://www.securities.io/dutch-shareholder-registry-to-undergo-tokenization-through-firm24-dusk-lto-collaboration/
Equa Added to the Polymath Token Studio Service Provider Marketplace: https://www.cryptoninjas.net/2020/02/26/equa-added-to-the-polymath-token-studio-service-provider-marketplace/
Tezos continues to Advance Forward in the STO Space: https://medium.com/tezoscommons/tezos-continues-advancing-forward-in-the-sto-space-8725af8cfdca
Polybird CEO: The next big trend in the private markets is going to be direct listings: https://www.leaprate.com/interview/polybird-ceo-the-next-big-trend-in-the-private-markets-is-going-to-be-direct-listings/
Process for Initial Digital Asset Securities (DAS) Offerings and Secondary Markets — both on Polybird: https://medium.com/@polybird/process-for-initial-digital-asset-securities-das-offerings-and-secondary-markets-9e9887aca15e
Kapilendo CEO Christopher Grätz Discusses First Digital Security Offering, Digital Banking Services for SMEs: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2020/02/157932-kapilendo-ceo-christopher-gratz-discusses-first-digital-security-offering-digital-banking-services-for-smes/
Matthew Unger, CEO of iComply Investor Services Inc – Interview Series: https://www.securities.io/matthew-unger-ceo-of-icomply-investor-services-inc-interview-series/
= Main Topic =
Tokenized US T-Bond Fund Seeks Foothold in $17T Market: https://www-coindesk-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.coindesk.com/tokenized-us-t-bond-fund-seeks-foothold-in-17t-market?amp=1
= Security Token Offering Topics =
Security Token Market Report: February 2020: https://medium.com/security-token-group/security-token-market-report-february-2020-dbd62d12114f
Ziyen Energy announces acquisition of Overriding Royalty Interest in the Bayou Star Energy's project located in Jefferson Parish in Louisiana for ZiyenCoins: https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/ziyen-energy-announces-acquisition-of-overriding-royalty-interest-in-the-bayou-star-energys-project-located-in-jefferson-parish-in-louisiana-for-ziyencoins-2020-02-27
= Events covered in this episode =
Securities Finance Technology Symposium 2020 on May 7th in London: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/503652/1006083/
Security Token Realised’s San Francisco event on May 28th: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/security-tokens-realised-c-level-summit-san-francisco-tickets-72682871425
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/
DigitalSPV: https://www.digitalspv.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com

Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Security Token Show: #32 - Allowing Non-Accredited Participation with Rule 144
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on Rule 144.
This week we’re going to review Rule 144, which enables non-accredited investors to access to private securities like TZERO and Lottery. But before we do, we’re going to kick off the show with our companies of the week, followed by our industry news segment, STO updates, and market activity review.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: BitGo - www.bitgo.com
Herwig's Company of the Week: Blockstation - www.blockstation.com
= Market Topics =
BitGo acquires token platform Harbor to expand into the digital securities space: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/56298/bitgo-acquires-token-platform-harbor-to-expand-into-the-digital-securities-space
Blockstation Builds Disclosure Tool for Security Token Issuers on Jamaica Stock Exchange: https://www.coindesk.com/blockstation-builds-disclosure-tool-for-security-token-issuers-on-jamaica-stock-exchange
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Prepares Blockchain Clearing System Launch: https://www.securities.io/australian-securities-exchange-asx-prepares-blockchain-clearing-system-launch/
Bank of Korea seeks to Deploy Blockchain in Bond Market: Report: https://cointelegraph-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/cointelegraph.com/news/bank-of-korea-seeks-to-deploy-blockchain-in-bond-market-report/amp
Libra Sees E-Commerce Giant, Shopify, Join The Ranks: https://www.securities.io/libra-sees-e-commerce-giant-shopify-join-the-ranks/
Custodial Specialists ‘Copper’ Draws $8M in Investments through Series A: https://www.securities.io/custodial-specialists-copper-draws-8m-in-investments-through-series-a/
Security token startup Agora closes 7-figure funding from FinLab EOS VC: https://www.cryptoninjas.net/2020/02/18/blockchain-security-token-startup-agora-closes-7-figure-funding-from-finlab-eos-vc/
Openfinance Lists New Security Token in Charity Fundraising Effort: https://www.coindesk.com/openfinance-lists-new-security-token-in-charity-fundraising-effort
Paxos, Credit Suisse Claim First Blockchain-Based Settlement of US Equities: https://www.coindesk.com/paxos-credit-suisse-claim-first-blockchain-based-settlement-of-us-equities
Digital Securities Platform Equisafe Plans US Launch: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2020/02/157596-digital-securities-platform-equisafe-plans-us-launch/
BTG Pactual SA Shows 42% Profit Increase After STO Initiative: https://www.securities.io/btg-pactual-sa-shows-42-profit-increase-after-sto-initiative/
Commissioner Hester Peirce, SEC – Interview Series: https://www.securities.io/commissioner-hester-peirce-sec-interview-series/
Cayman Islands. Digital Securities Landscape Overview: https://medium.com/@stobox_platform/cayman-islands-digital-securities-landscape-overview-45132a776a9e
Q&A: Openfinance Co-CEO Explains How Security Tokens Now Reach Non-Accredited Investors: https://thetokenist.io/qa-openfinance-co-ceo-explains-how-security-tokens-now-reach-non-accredited-investors/
Retail and Rule 144: Allowing US Non-Accredited Investment in your Offering: https://medium.com/security-token-group/retail-and-rule-144-allowing-us-non-accredited-investment-in-your-offering-dfea6b26297d
= Security Token Offering Topics =
First Tokenized Office Building in Connecticut: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/first-tokenized-office-building-connecticut-viktor-viktorov
ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF VINX, VINITO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT’S FIRST STO: https://www.vinxcoin.com/announcing-the-launch-of-vinx-vinito-capital-managements-first-sto/
= Events covered in this episode =
[Event] Equisafe will Launch in the US at French Tech Night on March 3rd in NYC: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-tech-night-blockchain-tickets-92919724397
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/
DigitalSPV: https://www.digitalspv.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com

Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Security Token Show: #31 - Exemptions for Launching a Global STO from the USA
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on global STOs.
This week we’re going to review what exemptions need to be followed in order to launch a global STO from within the US. But before we do, we’re going to kick off the show with our company of the week segment, industry news, STO updates, and market activity review.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: Bank von der Heydt - www.1754.eu
Herwig's Company of the Week: BlockFi - www.blockfi.com
= Market Topics =
German Bank to Offer Tokenized Securities Based on Stellar: https://www.coindesk.com/german-bank-to-offer-tokenized-securities-based-on-stellar?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=twitter&utm_term=Events&utm_content=Register&utm_campaign=FATF
BlockFi raises $30 million as it looks to become more than just a lender: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/55812/blockfi-raises-30-million-as-it-looks-to-become-more-than-just-a-lender
Russia’s Central Bank Completes Blockchain Pilot To Issue Tokenized Assets: https://cryptopotato.com/russias-central-bank-completes-blockchain-pilot-to-issue-tokenized-assets/
The Rise of Stablecoins Sees Canadian Stablecorp Jump into the Fray: https://www.securities.io/the-rise-of-stablecoins-sees-canadian-stablecorp-jump-into-the-fray/
Circle is seeking a buyer for SeedInvest as it doubles down on its stablecoin ambitions: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/55719/circle-is-seeking-a-buyer-for-seedinvest-as-it-doubles-down-on-its-stablecoin-ambitions
Smartlands to Revise and Expand Legal Framework, Base Future Projects on Liechtenstein Law: https://smartlands.io/news/smartlands-to-revise-and-expand-legal-framework-base-future-projects-on-liechtenstein-law/
Israeli exchange’s DLT securities lending platform nears completion: http://www.securitieslendingtimes.com/securitieslendingnews/technologyarticle.php?article_id=223657
SPiCE VC partners up with Two Prime: https://medium.com/two-prime/two-prime-announces-spice-vc-as-new-finance-partner-program-658b5f752745
Security Token Efficiency - A design review of ERC-1404 and other security token standards by Tokensoft: https://www.tokensoft.io/post/security-token-efficiency
Matthew Le Merle, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Fifth Era and Keiretsu Capital – Interview Series: https://www.securities.io/matthew-le-merle-co-founder-and-managing-partner-of-fifth-era-and-keiretsu-capital-interview-series/
= Security Token Offering Topics =
Flyt Token Blue Paper: https://122upf34azxc11rjleocctax-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/The-Flyt-Token-Blue-Paper-Bakari.pdf
Bakari Supports the Launch of the First Property-Backed Security Token in Africa: https://tokeny.com/bakari-supports-the-launch-of-the-first-property-backed-security-token-in-africa/
Overstock Stockholders Approve Path for Company’s Historic Dividend: http://investors.overstock.com/news-releases/news-release-details/overstock-stockholders-approve-path-companys-historic-dividend
January 2020 Market Report Observations: https://medium.com/security-token-group/tzero-did-what-january-2020-observations-f86b1b48dec6
Case Study: 22X Fund: https://medium.com/@stobox_platform/case-study-22x-fund-46c0e005e068
= Events covered in this episode =
Security Token Realised San Francisco: http://sanfran.securitytokensrealised.com/
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/
DigitalSPV: https://www.digitalspv.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com

Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Security Token Show: #30 - Continuous Securities Offerings (CSOs)
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings discuss the latest Security Token News and Insights with this week's focus on continuous securities offerings.
Today we’re going to dive into a brand new twist on a Security Token Offering called the Continuous Securities Offering or CSO - which offers the value of an ICO by decoupling the equity but is offered in the form of an STO.
= Stay in touch via our Social Media =
Kyle: https://twitter.com/kylesonlin
Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings
Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group
= Timeline =
All articles that were discussed were sourced from https://STOmarket.com/news
Kyle's Company of the Week: Flyt Property Investment - https://www.flytproperty.co.za/
Herwig's Company of the Week: Consensys - www.consensus.net
= Market Topics =
Investors Can Now Own Property Via Blockchain Technology: https://techfinancials.co.za/2020/02/10/investors-can-now-own-property-via-blockchain-technology
ConsenSys Acquires US Broker-Dealer in Bid to Tokenize Trillion-Dollar ‘Muni’ Bond Market: https://www-coindesk-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.coindesk.com/consensys-acquires-us-broker-dealer-in-bid-to-tokenize-trillion-dollar-muni-bond-market?amp=1
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Proposes 3-Year Safe Harbor Period for Crypto Token Sales: https://www.coindesk.com/sec-commissioner-hester-peirce-proposes-3-year-safe-harbor-period-for-crypto-token-sales
Sony Just Proved That It Is Interested in Security Tokens: https://cryptonews.com/news/sony-just-proved-that-it-is-interested-in-security-tokens-5700.htm
Horizon Globex Shakes Up the Team, While Hosting a Successful Series A: https://www.securities.io/horizon-globex-shakes-up-the-team-while-hosting-a-successful-series-a/
Bitbond to Provide Security Token Service to Regulated Bank: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2020/02/157336-bitbond-to-provide-security-token-service-to-regulated-bank-bankhaus-von-der-heydt/
GMEX and DPEN Launch Hybrid Digital Exchange SECDEX: https://mondovisione.com/media-and-resources/news/gmex-and-dpn-launch-regulated-hybrid-digital-exchange-ecosystem-secdex-seyche/
Archax partners with Polymath for digital security listings: https://www.archax.com/news/archax-partners-with-polymath-for-digital-security-listings.php
Financial Institutions Exploring Digital Securities at Security Tokens Realised Event (recap): https://www.securities.io/financial-institutions-exploring-digital-securities-at-security-tokens-realised-event/
WeOwn P2P Marketplace Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLpabuQhr7U&feature=youtu.be
DeFi startup launches platform that lets people invest in startup revenue instead of equity: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/55189/defi-startup-launches-platform-that-lets-people-invest-in-startup-revenue-instead-of-equity
Fairmint Launches with High Hopes for the ‘Continuous Securities Offering (CSO)’: https://www.securities.io/fairmint-launches-with-high-hopes-for-the-continuous-securities-offering-cso/
= Security Token Offering Topics =
Black Manta Capital New STO: https://lnkd.in/dpbT77D
[STO] Genobank.io: https://republic.co/genobank-io
= Check out our Companies =
Security Token Market: https://stomarket.com
Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com
DigitalSPV: https://www.digitalspv.com/
InvestReady: https://www.investready.com