Top Headlines
- tZero Set to Launch This Week
Security token trading platform tZero will finally launch this week, at least according to CEO Patrick Byrne, as they process the final user signups before they “hit the button and go live” (Coindesk)
- Stock Exchange of Thailand Applies to Be Digital Asset Exchange
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is applying for a cryptocurrency license in plans to become a digital asset exchange (CCN)
- Coinstar Kiosks to Sell Bitcoin
Bitcoin ATM operator Coinme has launched a partnership with Coinstar wherein users of Coinstar kiosks, normally found in grocery stores around the country, can purchase Bitcoin using the machines (Coin Telegraph)
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Crypto News
- FX Everywhere Uses Blockchain to Settle Forex Trades
HSBC’s blockchain platform FX Everywhere settled over $250B of forex trades using blockchain technology in 2018. (Coin Telegraph)
- Bittrex Exchanges Launches OTC Trading Desk
Crypto exchange Bittrex launched an over the counter trading desk featuring 200 cryptocurrencies which goes live on Monday. (Coindesk)
- ConsenSys Invests in Crypto Wallet and Browser
Ethereum venture studio ConsenSys made investments in two crypto ventures this week, with $1M invested in Paris-based crypto wallet Coinhouse, and an undisclosed amount invested in the encryption browser Tenta. (Coindesk)
- Grayscale Launches New Fund Dedicated to Stellar Lumens Token
Grayscale, the digital currency investment group that operates nine cryptocurrency funds, has launched a new fund dedicated to the Stellar Lumens token. (Coin Telegraph)
- ICOs Rais $160M in First Two Weeks of January
The first two weeks of January saw over $160M in funds raised by ICOs, according to a report by the ICO rating service ICObench. (Coin Telegraph)
- Huobi’s Derivatives Market Sees Over $20B in Trades
The derivatives market launched by Huobi in November has seen over $20B in trades as the popularity of the market heats up. (CCN)
- BitGo’s Cold Storage Custody Allows Direct Trading
BitGo, the Goldman Sachs-backed blockchain security company, launched cold storage custody that allows for traders to buy and sell directly from the cold storage location. (Bitcoinist)
International Spotlight
- Chile Adds Tax to Crypto Investments
Taxpayers in Chile will now be required to pay taxes on cryptocurrency investments as a new section fo cryptoassets has been introduced on their annual tax return form (CCN)
- Malaysia Classifies Digital Assets and Tokens as Securities
The cryptocurrency regulation that is launching in Malaysia on Monday will classify digital assets and tokens as securities. Beginning on Tuesday, any individuals operating unauthorized ICOs or digital asset exchanges operating in Malaysia could face jail time and fines (Coin Telegraph)
Security Token Corner
- Aspencoin Moves to Securitize Platform
The Aspencoin, which was launched as a fractional equity ownership token for the St. Regis Aspen Resort, has moved over to the Securitize platform in hopes of upgrading the trading functionality and liquidity options available to the coin. (Crowdfund Insider)
- Wyoming Bill Would Allow Tokenized Stock Certificates
A bill has been introduced in Wyoming that would allow for businesses in the state to issue tokenized stock certificates that could then be sold and traded on a blockchain platform. (ETH News)
- Currency.com Launches Platform for Security Tokens
Blockchain startup currency.com has launched a trading platform for security tokens, following the model of DX.Exchange that was launched earlier this month whereby derivatives backed by tokenized shares can be traded. (Coindesk, Crowdfund Insider)
Equity Crowdfunding
- MicroVentures Announces No-Fee Reg CF Campaigns for Issuers
Crowdfunding platform MicroVentures has announced no-fee Regulation Crowdfunding campaigns for issuers, as they expect to fuel growth in the Reg CF community by offering their services to a larger number of potential issuers (Crowdfund Insider)