The “next big thing” is always of interest, especially when it comes to crypto. What will entice investors next? What will alter the blockchain world? What significant trends are on the horizon? Identifying key trends before they explode helps investors take advantage of their potential and be among the first to enjoy the next big thing in crypto. That’s one of the reasons that everyone who identified security tokens as a 2022 top trend is now celebrating. Security tokens make it easy for investors to purchase a portion of a real-world asset, such as commercial real estate. They are regulated,…

Backed by real-world assets, the market for security tokens is not expected to slow down anytime soon. Digital assets including bitcoin, Ethereum, and many other cryptocurrencies, are now part of our everyday lexicon as well as a growing branch of traditional banks and investments. The secret to their growing success? Being backed by tangible assets makes all the difference when it comes to a digital asset. A digital token in the real world The cryptocurrencies that are backed by real-world assets enjoy greater value and circulation. Security tokens, for instance, have a real asset behind them. To that end, ABC…

Today, cryptocurrencies and tokens are changing and revolutionizing financial systems, institutions, and markets. Digital assets that serve as a medium of exchange and store of value, cryptocurrencies include bitcoin, among others, while tokens are digital assets designed to provide utility. The lines between the two commonly blur, so crypto and tokens are often used interchangeably when it comes to referencing a digital asset that is secured and then stored on a blockchain. Through the use of tokens, decentralized computation networks turn into public goods and various markets and institutions are now run based on user input. Value in equals values…

tZERO’s joint venture with Boston Security Token Exchange was approved. The deal with BOX Digital Markets includes a rulebook for the first regulated blockchain-enabled national securities exchange facility, designed to improve market quality for new companies and faster settlement and more transparent blockchain data feeds. The approval was hailed as an “important milestone in establishing a digital infrastructure ecosystem that leverages the benefits of blockchain rails for next-generation capital markets” by tZERO and Boston Security Token Exchange (BSTX). With a focus on driving innovation, the exchange will give investors the chance to select accelerated settlement for securities listed on BSTX,…

JP Morgan Chase Expands Blockchain Focus with New Research on QKD Network Invulnerable to Attack Continuing to ramp up its blockchain initiatives, U.S. financial services giant JPMorgan Chase recently shared new research on a quantum essential distribution blockchain network that resists quantum computing attacks. JPMorgan Chase worked with Toshiba and Ciena on the quantum key distribution (QKD) blockchain, which brings together quantum mechanics and cryptography to allow secure data exchange that can notably prevent third-party eavesdropping or attack. The first-of-its-kind QKD network for metro areas, which can support 800 Gbps data rates and operate for distances up to 100 km,…

Gemini Galactic Markets recently earned FINRA approval to operate as an SEC-registered broker-dealer. An affiliate of Gemini Trust Company and new FINRA member, Gemini Galactic can now serve as an alternative trading system to manage digital securities trading for its clients. The Delaware-based company is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange, wallet, and custodian focused on providing a regulated venue to buy and sell digital securities as “an important part of the blockchain ecosystem…we’re excited to expand our offerings in lockstep with the growth and maturity of the industry,” according to the company’s announcement. Gemini Galactic aims to operate a secure, compliant…

Innovation. Transparency. Access. Liquidity. Diversification. Global footprint. And the list goes on and on. The reasons that security tokens, which investors worldwide can use to purchase a fractional interest in a particular asset, are here to stay are extensive and noteworthy. Security tokens provide an innovative solution and expand opportunities for investors of all levels, creating a more prosperous investment environment while lowering typical barriers to entry. ABC Tokens, which helps investors across the globe purchase commercial real estate through tokenization, is a firm believer in all of these reasons and more: The time is right for security tokens. The…

In 2022, commercial real estate tokenization will likely become a known quantity as more companies and investors take advantage of the many benefits of fractional interest. Through this process, investors can purchase as little as a single token, a fractional interest in a particular property or asset, which is then placed on the blockchain and listed for sale. While tokenization is new to some investors, this modern process makes investing in commercial real estate more accessible than ever. It also solves some real problems in investing and commercial real estate. The top three issues tokenization tackles with ease are accessibility,…

As more and more companies return to the office, demand for commercial real estate office space is projected to grow throughout 2022 and beyond. The global commercial real estate industry is currently valued at $4.1 trillion, according to IBIS World. Despite the pandemic-related challenges of the past two years, commercial real estate remains an integral part of the global economy. It anticipates growth in mixed-income and workforce housing, enhanced infrastructure, and technology upgrades in the year to come. As a result, commercial real estate is on the upswing from consulting to leasing and from industrial to management. There’s impressive interest in…