Flare Launches Layer 1 Oracle Network
Flare, the blockchain for building applications that use data from other chains and the internet, has successfully completed its long-awaited token airdrop at 11:59 pm UTC on January 9th.
Local government and incorporated associations begin issuing independent tokens in Japan
In addition to companies, local governments and incorporated associations are now proceeding with special initiatives for issuing independent tokens within Japan.
Tokenize or die: Will industry giants be forced to dilute their power?
For how much longer will companies like Facebook, which reported Q1 revenue this year of $11.97 billion, be able to retain a business model that capitalizes on free content generated by its users without rewarding them for it? Is it much of a stretch of the imagination to see it aligning its interests with that of its users instead of being in conflict with them?
Token Engineering Pt III: Analysis of Bitcoin, design of Ocean protocol
In this Part III of token engineering, Trent McConaghy puts the tools we familiarized ourselves with in the last installment to help analyze existing tokenized ecosystems, and design new ones. This article will do just that with the analysis of Bitcoin, and the design of Ocean Protocol.
Token engineering Pt II: Methodology, patterns and tools
In Part II of three on "How do we design tokenized ecosystems?" Trent McConaghy takes us through an explanation of the practice of engineering the theory, practice and tools to analyze, design, and verify tokenized ecosystems
How blockchain can revolutionize the HR and recruitment industries
Blockchain provides an encrypted network of blocks where individuals and companies can share information securely, thereby enabling recruiters to verify employee data, including educational performances and career achievements.
The Tokenization of Research: The Network Effect
MiFID II requirements do not align with US practices governing the exchange of commissions for execution and research. But a token-based research platform enables a solution that simultaneously complies with regulatory regimes on both sides of the Atlantic, enhances the user experience and generates a network effect that increases the size of the research market in the US.
ICOs in 2018: Increased Regulatory Scrutiny, And Alternatives to Traditional “Utility” Token ICOs
As we transition from 2017 into 2018, there has been an increase in SEC and state regulator activity in the area of Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”), as the agencies seek to determine (i) whether certain ICOs constitute a sale of unregistered securities; and (ii) whether public statements made in connection with ICOs are fraudulent or materially misleading.
Cryptocurrencies Outlook 2018
The âwordâ referred to by Led Zeppelin, can be, in our scenario, ICOs, Tokens, Cryptocurrencies, Altcoins, Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Bitcoin, Ethereum⦠and âheavenâ is the destination of investors, blockchain pioneers, ICO enthusiasts, utopists, and firm believers in the swarm intelligence and the meritocracy of the Crypto space. These are new words, new terms, buzz words, but words already so prevalent that people had trouble ignoring them in 2017. If you think 2017 was a frenetic year, please, brace for â18â! Before jumping into our recap of 2017 and our outlook for â18 and before entering into details about specific names and terms, it is part of our job to demystify and explain this strange and fascinating world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
A Securities Law Framework for Blockchain Tokens
This document is a general guide for developers and users of tokens. Part 1 âis designed to estimate how likely a particular token is to be a security under US federal securities law. Part 2â sets out some best practices for crowdsales. Part 3â is a detailed securities law analysis by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.
