A Turning Point in Market Structure For decades, the U.S. securities industry has operated under infrastructure and regulations designed for a pre-digital age. But a tectonic shift is underway. In an unprecedented move, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a conditional exemption that could allow firms to issue, trade, and settle securities using distributed ledger technology (DLT) — without immediately…
Introduction Blockchain technology, long hailed as a disruptor, is approaching an inflection point. According to Citi’s analysis, blockchain could reach billions of users and unlock trillions of dollars in economic value by 2030. Unlike highly visible innovations such as smartphones or AI models like ChatGPT, blockchain operates largely in the background, making its transformative impact less immediately obvious. Citi’s Global…
Introduction: A Regulatory Step Toward Clarity On April 10, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a crucial statement via the Division of Corporation Finance. Titled “Offerings and Registrations of Securities in the Crypto Asset Markets,” this guidance marks an important step in clarifying how securities laws apply to crypto asset-related offerings. While the SEC does not outright…
On April 4, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took a significant step in clarifying its stance on stablecoins—crypto assets designed to maintain a stable value relative to a fiat currency, typically the U.S. Dollar. The Division of Corporation Finance issued a public statement outlining specific criteria under which stablecoins would not be considered securities, thus exempting them…
PALO ALTO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2025 / Ethereum showed the world that blockchains could do more than just settle transactions and lock in value; they could become platforms for a vast array of services, from decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and sophisticated liquidity pools to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and entire digital economies. At the heart of these…
On January 24, 2025, the White House issued an executive order titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.” This pivotal policy initiative underscores the United States’ commitment to advancing its position in blockchain and digital finance while setting the stage for significant progress in asset tokenization. This blog explores how the order’s key directives could reshape the tokenization landscape…
In the face of an uncertain financial future, the cracks in traditional portfolio construction are becoming impossible to ignore. Today, 34% of American workers live paycheck to paycheck, struggling to make ends meet (Bankrate). Meanwhile, only 43% feel they are on track or ahead with their retirement savings, and among those who are saving, a mere 49% feel confident they’ll…
Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Deal Box, a leader in democratizing access to alternative investments, is excited to announce its strategic expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the opening of a new office in Honolulu. This office will serve as the hub for Deal Box Ventures’ mission to fuel deal sourcing and support pan-global ventures, reinforcing…
When BlackRock set its sights on Preqin, it wasn’t just about acquiring a company. It was about charting a new course for the financial landscape. This $3.22 billion deal, finalized on June 30, marks a pivotal moment for the investment giant. With Preqin, a leading private capital database provider, under its wing, BlackRock is gearing up to revolutionize the private…
The recent congressional hearing on the tokenization of real-world assets shed light on the potential benefits and challenges of integrating blockchain technology into various sectors, including finance, banking, and supply chains. Here’s what this means for the future of tokenization: Benefits: Witnesses highlighted the efficiency, transparency, and programmability of tokenization. They emphasized its potential to improve liquidity and distribution in…
