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Thailand › STOs
Elevated Returns and Securitize Make a Security Token Push in Thailand
Elevated Returns, a pioneer of Trophy Real estate Tokenization, has recently announced a partnership with Securitize, a compliance platform, and protocol for issuing and managing digital securities on the blockchain.
Ethereum › Derivatives
Short Ether (sETH) Is Now Available on Radar Relay
According to a post on the Radar Relay Medium, Short Ether or sETH, the first short token, is now available for trading on Radar Relay.
Bitcoin › Technology
What Is the Bitcoin Lightning Network?
The Lightning Network is an open protocol layer that leverages the power of blockchain and smart contracts to enable instant payments across a network of participants.
Investments
This Week in Blockchain Venture Capital – Oct. 26
Welcome to this week in Blockchain Venture Capital.
Exchanges
Who Is Winning The Decentralized Exchange Race?
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are often touted as exchanges of the future.
Coinbase › San Francisco › Stablecoins
Coinbase Announces Immediate Support for Circle’s USD Stablecoin
According to a blog post, Coinbase and Circle have partnered to bring the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin to Coinbase.
Stablecoins
Who Is Winning The Stablecoin Race?
Before discussing specific stablecoin names, it is important to understand the three types of stablecoins that currently exist: centralized IOU stablecoins, crypto-collateralized stablecoins, and non-collateralized stablecoins.
Investments
This Week in Blockchain Venture Capital – Oct. 20
Welcome to this week in Blockchain Venture Capital.
OKEx › Malta › Stablecoins
Malta-Based OKEx Lists Four Stablecoins
OKEx, a Malta-based cryptoasset exchange, recently listed TrueUSD (TUSD), USD//Coin (USDC), Gemini Dollar (GUSD), and Paxos Standard Token (PAX).
Adoption
Harvard, MIT, Stanford Endowments Invest in Crypto
According to a recent report, the endowments of Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Dartmouth College, and the University of North Carolina have all invested in one or more cryptoasset funds.
Litecoin › Price Watch
Happy Birthday, Litecoin! LTC Turns 7-Years-Old
Litecoin, one of the first and most well-known altcoins, is celebrating turning seven years old on October 13.
STOs
St. Regis Aspen Resort Raises $18 Million via Security Token Offering
Elevated Returns, a hospitality-focused asset management company, recently announced the closing of the Aspen Digital real estate token sale, which raised $18 million via Indiegogo.
Investments
Meet the VC Fund Bridging Beijing and San Francisco Crypto
Dragonfly Capital Partners, a fund led by crypto investor Alexander Pack and experienced Chinese venture investor with 20 years of experience Bo Feng, has raised $100 million for its first fund to invest in cryptoasset startups.
Investments
This Week in Blockchain Venture Capital – Oct. 11
Welcome to This Week In Blockchain Venture Capital, our weekly series detailing blockchain-focused companies that advance and cultivate their mission with venture capital.
Japan › Stablecoins
Japanese Internet Giant Announces Yen-Backed Stablecoin
GMO Internet Group, a publically listed Japanese Internet company, has recently announced plans to launch a yen-backed stablecoin early next year.
Exchanges
Report: Crypto OTC Market Three Times Larger Than Exchange Market
According to a recent TABB Group research report titled “Crypto Trading: Platforms Target Institutional Market”, the Bitcoin over-the-counter (OTC) market is approximately three times larger than the exchange market.
Israel › Adoption
Israel Securities Authority Implements Blockchain
According to a recent news release by the Israel Securities Authority (ISA), the regulator has started utilizing blockchain technology to improve cybersecurity and more effectively address challenges regarding information security.
Investments
Venture Capital Investment in Blockchain Up Nearly 300 Percent in 2018
According to a recently published Diar report, venture capital investments in crypto and blockchain companies have nearly tripled in the first three quarters of 2018 from that of 2017.
Adoption
BlackBerry Leverages Blockchain to Disrupt Legacy Healthcare
Following the announcement of BlackBerry Spark, an Enterprise of Things platform for ultra-secure hyperconnectivity, BlackBerry Limited announced new partnerships and projects with the shared goal of transforming the global delivery of healthcare and patient care.
New York › Adoption
Goldman Sachs-Backed Circle Acquires SeedInvest in Security Token Push
According to a blog on the Circle website, the Goldman Sachs-backed peer-to-peer payments technology company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SeedInvest, a leader in the equity crowdfunding industry and registered Broker-Dealer. With this acquisition, Circle is clearly entering the security token space.
Cole is passionate about the intersection of blockchain and finance. Cole has worked with blockchain startups, venture capital firms, and brokerages. Cole specializes in business development, growth, strategy, and research. Cole recently graduated from The Ohio State University with his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Economics. Cole is currently based in the Greater New York City area.
