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INX CFO Renata Szkoda's Advice To Rivals - Think Before You Token
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 11:29am | 353INX chief financial officer Renata Szkoda is urging companies to "think critically before launching tokens." INX, unlike its peers, has managed to avoid regulatory drama due to its commitment to compliance, she says. The company chose to take the regulatory route in 2017, during the...
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7 Companies Making Alternative Investments 'Not-So-Alternative'
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 2:56pm | 633It may be time to coin a new term for alternative investments since many of these asset classes are turning mainstream and are finding a place in more retail investors’ portfolios. Gone are the days of individual investors settling for the limited number of investment vehicles available...
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EXCLUSIVE: Yes, FTX Was A Fiasco, But US Crypto Regulation Is 'Onerous' — How INX Can Help
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - 12:03pm | 1930Benzinga's upcoming Future of Crypto event comes during a pivotal time for the industry. "A lot of people have lost substantial sums of money," says Alan Silbert, North American CEO of INX. "And we have to rebuild trust in the space." See Also: Exclusive - Sam...
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Bankruptcy Restructurings: Are Security Tokens a Welcome Feature for Investors and Creditors?
Monday, November 21, 2022 - 11:45am | 838Most bankruptcy procedures follow a similar pattern. Creditors and trustees work to recover losses as best that they can, traditionally embarking on a drawn-out and complicated process. Investors hope to recoup as much as possible of their original investment, usually having resigned to the fact...
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INX One Is Pioneering A New Digital Platform While Meeting The Demands Of The SEC
Friday, September 23, 2022 - 10:03am | 786Source: INX One of the most extensive critiques of cryptocurrency and new-age trading is the lack of governmental oversight. Critics have argued that the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency is leaving legislators with their hands tied and unable to protect against market manipulation while...
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What Is An STO? Is It Legal?
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 1:43pm | 840An STO is a Security Token Offering, similar to a stock offering but represented by tokens on a blockchain rather than certificates in a traditional market. The water is still murky, as government officials scramble to understand what the blockchain is, but even though it is like finding a needle...
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Reg A vs Reg D vs Reg S: What's The Difference?
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 1:37pm | 667Typically, a public sale of a security must be registered with the SEC; Unless the security listing meets an exemption. Getting exempt from SEC registration offers different advantages over companies that must file with the SEC, the most notable advantages are time and money saved. However, these...
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Howey Test: Is It a Cryptocurrency or Digital Security?
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 1:28pm | 992One of the most contentious issues in the cryptocurrency sphere is the looming regulation that may rock the market soon. Right now, most cryptos fall into a bit of a gray area for regulation because they don’t exactly fit into traditional categories. The Howey Test is the clearest definition...
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ICO vs. STO: What's The Difference?
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 2:39pm | 1037In traditional capital raising, there are only 2 ways to raise money: issuing debt or issuing equity. Both of these solutions have issues. However, the rise of blockchain technology has brought about a new way to raise capital that hopes to resolve some of the issues surrounding traditional capital...
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What Is An ICO And An STO?
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 2:29pm | 894Over the past few years, it seems that a new cryptocurrency is popping up every day, seemingly out of nowhere. However, there is a unique process by which tokens can become tradable assets. Additionally, a new form of token, called a security token (aka digital security), is hoping to revolutionize...
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Is Bitcoin A Security Token?
Monday, September 12, 2022 - 12:57pm | 959The cryptocurrency space is full of jargon that can leave many scratching their heads. Whether you are starting out in cryptocurrency or blockchain or are an advanced trader, it is pivotal to understand the difference between security tokens and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The Answer: No,...
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Turning Cow Manure Into Energy: ESG Opportunities For Everyone
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - 1:30pm | 1024It Seems ESG Meshes Well in the Crypto Space Searching for the most efficient way to generate energy is a hot topic of conversation, bringing ideas out of the woodwork seemingly every day. However, did you know that turning organic waste like cow manure into energy is not only possible, but rather...
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How To Raise Money (With No Debt) And Still Own 100% Of Your Company
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 9:40am | 790While traditional methods to raise capital have been used for centuries, many are starting to see major issues with these systems and are looking for alternative ways to raise capital without giving up ownership or taking on unnecessary levels of risk. This is where INX steps in. It offers a...
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What Is A Prospectus? What Is Needed In A Prospectus?
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 9:34am | 863A prospectus is a document that companies file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC works to safeguard investors by providing clarity about new securities through disclosures such as prospectuses. A prospectus must be filed when a company decides to offer new securities....
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What Is Tokenization And How Can Companies Create Their Own Token?
Monday, June 13, 2022 - 2:03pm | 847With the current financial system, investing in certain assets is seemingly reserved for those with large amounts of capital or institutions. These assets, such as real estate, art or private businesses, have high barriers to entry. However, they can provide above-average profits for investors. Is...