Why a securities specific blockchain is needed, explained
A successful securities-specific blockchain fills all gaps in the current Ethereum architecture by providing efficiency, automation and transparency. Aligning a functioning blockchain with the needs of modern capital markets will require solutions to governance, identity, compliance, confidentiality and settlement. To address these gaps, Polymath has spearheaded the creation of Polymesh, an institutional-grade, public, permissioned blockchain […]
Societe Generale proposes historic $20M DAI loan in exchange for bond tokens
One of France’s leading banks has turned to decentralized finance pioneer MakerDAO to propose the submission of bond tokens as collateral for a loan of the DAI stablecoin. The historic proposal called “Security Tokens Refinancing” was submitted to Maker’s governance forums by the international bank on Oct. 1. It would be the first major collaboration […]
Mati Greenspan warns SEC's latest action could threaten future of all cryptocurrencies
Quantum Economics founder Mati Greenspan has warned the SEC’s latest action against decentralized content platform LBRY could threaten the future of all cryptocurrencies. According to the complaint filed by the SEC on March 29, LBRY is alleged to have offered and sold millions worth of unregistered securities through LBRY Credit tokens since 2016. The company […]
Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui launches the country's first 'a-1' rated security token
Japan-based bank Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, or SMTB, has launched its first asset-backed securities token in partnership with Securitize on March 29. The instrument is the first security token compliant with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) to launch in the Japanese Market. The token has received an “a-1 rating” from Japanese rating agency, […]
6 Types of Crypto Assets You Need to Know About
The cryptocurrency world is full of jargon; acronyms and futuristic words that could be straight out of the latest sci-fi flick. Along with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin, there are many other different types of crypto assets that can be found on the blockchain: Stablecoins As the name suggests, stablecoins are designed for stability. These […]