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Which Jurisdictions Are Preparing for the STO Revolution?

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In Q1 of 2019 alone the number of STOs increased by 130{520ebc7d04367f10067c097a94259816cd1e6df76ec40212834858ca2e1af940}, highlighting the rapid speed at which this form of fundraising is taking place. In this article, we examine which jurisdictions are gearing up for the STO revolution. Read more Opinion pieces here. Security token offerings (STOs) are rapidly picking up momentum. In order to keep up with the growing demand, more countries are looking at their traditional securities laws and regulatory efforts. With the tokenisation space now beginning to enter a maturity period, many of these countries are beginning to see how the STO will fit in. In this article, we examine a list of the major jurisdictions that are preparing for STOs. We discuss what each jurisdiction is doing, as well as the regulatory measures …

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Crypto Expo Asia Partners ICOWatchlist to Present Blockchain Summit in Vietnam – November 24, 2018

Emmanuel Darko

Blockchain and cryptcurrencies will be at the centre of discussions when the world gathers during Crypto Expo Asia, Vietnam which is going to take place in Ho Chi Minh on the 24th of November. This huge expo-forum is not just about building network between crypto companies and gurus from all over the world but more so about getting to know what the crypto-world is actually about. This event is a great opportunity for visitors to take part in the biggest show filled with experts, exhibitor booths, loungers and of course educational seminars. This is an opportunity to meet and talk to the best crypto experts and professionals from worldwide companies working with ICO, Blockchains and cryptocurrency. Educational speakers in the workshop and speaker halls are…

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ICOWatchlist Launches Crypto-Exchange Portal for its Partner Exchanges

Emmanuel Darko

As a leader and trend-setter in the space, ICOWatchlist has gone on to add one more bonus to its fleet of resources. About 3 months ago, the leading ICO assets listing platform gave the world the ICO agency portal, where its partner ICO marketing and facilitating agencies are featured to help give Blockchain enterprises the option to select from the rich array of service providers that will help them successful launch and carry-out their token sale. As a follow-up to this and being a long-term focused institution, we thought it progressive to help draft partner Crypto-Exchanges so that Blockchain enterprises are given a leap-board for their post-ICO operations. This Crypto Exchanges portal affords ICO projects featured on our platform the opportunity …

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ICOWatchlist and GoldFord Fintech Partner to make Incursions into the Asian Market

Emmanuel Darko

GoldFord Fintech, is one of the leading Blockchain inclined technological development, professional consultancy services and venture capital firms in the Greater China and Asian region has forged a partnership with ICOWatchlist a global token sale/ ICO listing platform. The agreement was reached last week and an MoU signed to seal this formidable partnership which will inure to the benefit of the Blockchain start-up ecosystem. In the wake of a growing tokenization industry, these two firms will help to properly position Blockchain start-ups to receive funding from astute investors. Blockchain projects will be afforded various services to help prepare them for their token sale events depending on the stage of preparation for each project team. Affiliation of these start-ups with either of the two partnership …

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5 Facts About ICO Tokens and How They Work

Emmanuel Darko

In 2017, Initial coin offering (ICOs) collectively raised 7 billion USD. Whereas, only halfway into 2018, ICOs have not only surpassed but more or less doubled the total 2017 market with 15 billion USD. Another interesting reality is that in 2017, ICOs also exceed the traditional VC-style funding for the Internet companies. On the other hand, even though ICOs raised so many funds in 2017, more than half of them have already failed and reportedly shut down. Still, multiple new ICOs keep coming to the market, as many as 1,388 have been published on the various listing sites so far this year. Good investment decision: Cash, Bitcoin, or ICOs? Next, we are going to take a look at which would be the best investment decision: to keep your money in cash, to invest it …

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Aftermath of Blockchain Life Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia

Emmanuel Darko

One of the largest international Blockchain, cryptocurrency and mining forum took place in St. Petersburg, Russia on the 7th and 8th of November, tagged Blockchain Life 2018. The global industry event was attended by leading companies in the industry, including: world cryptocurrency exchanges (Okex, Huobi, etc.), mining giants Bitmain, Bitfury and Btc.com, creators and top managers of key cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin Gold, NEM, etc.) as well as leading Asian funds investing in Blockchain startups. In two days, the forum gathered more than 4,000 participants from different cities and countries in one place. Cryptocurrency and Blockchain funds from around the world were present, so were private investors, representatives of top digital coin and asset companies, crypto traders, owners of ICO projects, entrepreneurs, developers, miners and novice crypto enthusiasts. …

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Trading of Bitcoin ETP Tracking as well as XRP, Litecoin and ETH Begins on SIX Swiss Exchange

Emmanuel Darko

Cryptocurrency ETP by Anum Crypto Basket (HODL) has been approved by Swiss regulators and trading started earnestly today. The firm offering the ETP is Anum, a Fintech venture based in Switzerland. The instrument started trading today under the ticker symbol HODL on the SIX Swiss Exchange, one of the largest exchanges in Europe. The crypto basket by Anum has about half of its assets committed to Bitcoin whiles the remaining half is shared among XRP, Litecoin and Ethereum. This is coming off the back of previously rejected Bitcoin ETF proposals in the US market. This will mean that it is the globe’s first ETF-like security trading on a major exchange. This ETP will let retailers and institutional investors get exposed to the cryptocurrency market. What is …

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Highlights of GoldFord MVP Meeting in Hong Kong

Emmanuel Darko

The Goldford Fintech team in collboration with some of its partners including ICOWatchist successfully held MVP Meeting – Blocktech series (NOV). This meeting enabled Blockchain projects to privately itch their projects to both Venture Capital Firms, Private equities etc. Six competitive project teams joined Goldford Fintech MVP meeting from the 19th to 21st November in Hong Kong. During the event, they had a one-on-one direct pitch to about 14 Venture Capitals, Traditional investment companies and Family Office representatives. Significant milestones were reached with a number of deals being struck. The project teams are currently working and following up negotiation with VCs, companies for strategic partnership and potential investment after completing the event. Solid moves will be concluded soon and concrete announcements made  in due course. The …

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Review – ViteX 101: Everything you need to know about ViteX and VX!

Emmanuel Darko

The Vite Labs team has announced the release schedule for it long-awaited decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Vite blockchain platform. The team has been working round-the-clock to give the market optimal product with a unique user-experience. Aside in-house deliberations and external expert consultations, the Vite team also imbibed suggestions from the larger ecosystem on the best way to approach, develop and operate the DEX. The decision making process led to three rounds of voting – and after three rounds of voting, here is the latest iteration of the VITE DEX economic model as the launch date of July 30, 2019 approaches. Note: These rules are the latest iteration, but by no means unchangeable. This article is a summary of the ViteX economic model…