Imagine a blockchain-based digital ownership claim in an underlying asset such as real estate, private placements, equities, debt, and other instruments of intrinsic value. The untapped value of the global private equity market for such a mechanism alone, is estimated to be worth $70 trillion in liquidity waiting to be unlocked by emerging market platforms such as Coinbase, DealBox, tZero,…
DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2019 / Whether you call them smart securities, digital securities or security tokens the post-ICO, compliant approach to blockchain-based venture fundraising is poised to unlock trillions of dollars of capital market value. Recently, many of the nation’s leading firms like Bank of America (BAC), JP Morgan (JPM) and others have dived neck deep…
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is one of the richest men alive, yet he’s known to live well below his means. Many argue that’s the way to wealth; so we asked these millionaires and Advisors in The Oracles to share their frugal habits. Some shared their not-so-frugal habits as well. 1. “I research the best deals.” “Being content in everything is a…
Outsourcing can save a lot of time and money, but hiring outside experts for the wrong tasks can also negatively impact your business. Here’s how eight business leaders and Advisors in The Oracles decide what to outsource and what to keep in-house. Top row L to R: Alli Webb, Mike Peters, Scott Shainman, Thomas Carter. Bottom row L to R:…
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Token Name Service is pleased to announce Jerome Conlon, marketing and brand expert, has joined its team and will be lending his experience and expertise to developing and executing TNS’s go-to-market and strategic growth strategy. Jerome Conlon is former Director of Brand Planning and Marketing Insights for Nike, Inc., Vice President of…
In case you have been asleep, the ICO market has cooled off. In a new report, Juniper Research forecast another 47% sequential drop in transaction values in Q3, 2018 and warned “the industry is on the brink of an implosion.” Against this backdrop, and for the last several few quarters, securities token offerings (STOs) have been gaining attention, and traction….
Despite Multiple Frameworks, These Are Steps Companies Should Always Take Regulation Crowdfunding – The Latest Iteration Since May 17, the number of regulation crowdfund offerings has increased from 25 to 100, an increase of 300%. Demand for capital has increased from $13.1 million to $58.8 million over that time period. Actual capital committed has increased from $2.9 million to $8.5…
The first iteration of crowdfunding under Rule 506(c) enabled companies to solicit from the general public on the condition, amongst other things, that only accredited investors would be qualified to be solicited. Despite hundreds of online platforms launching to “democratize” venture and early stage investing to the accredited general public, results were mixed, at best. Online platform after online platform…
“Innovation Finance” brought together some of San Diego’s finest for a session that put into perspective the $1.3 trillion dollar Regulation D market. We had the pleasure of having Richard Swart PhD, one of the most recognized speakers and thought leaders in crowdfunding and alternative finance to help local advisors and accredited investors understand the space and how to get involved. Facts and…
Since September 23, 2013, the inauguration date of the ability for companies to raise money through general solicitation under Regulation D Rule 506(c), the promise of crowdfunding has steadily grown. Implementation has been choppy, at best as issuers and intermediaries work through regulatory uncertainties, and as investors interested to participate have had to sort through the cluttered landscape of web-based…
