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1 May 2019
INTRODUCTION
In the summary section, we sum up 2018, the emergence of digital securities, as well as the unique proposition of Blockchain technology and its benefits to the traditional world of financial securities.
- Recap of 2018 ICOÂ Craze
- The Rise of Security Token Offerings
- Benefits of Blockchain Technology in the Traditional Securities World
Industry Overview
Extensive list of security token infrastructure builders such as:
- Issuance Platforms
- Secondary Markets
- Compliance
- Broker Dealers
- Custody
Security Token Offerings
Section dedicated to actual Security Token Offerings, their funding details and the differentiation of Security Tokens:
- STO Market Performance
- Security Token Taxonomy
Regulatory Overview
A closer look into the essential part of our Digital Securities Monitor and the stance of particular regulators across various parts of the world:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- European Union
- Asia &Â Oceania
Market Developments &Â News
The most important developments and news from the beginning of 2018 to date, illustrating the activity of market participants from different fields such as:
- Regulation
- Institutional Development
- Security Token Market
Conclusions
In the final section, we dive into particular areas such as Infrastructure, Regulation, Token Offerings and Investments, to offer an outlook, suggested improvements and focus on what needs to be addressed in order for the ecosystem to thrive.
- Market Outlook
- References
1. SUMMARY
2018 Recap
If the first half of 2018 was about the emergence of Initial Coin Offerings, the second half of 2018 could very well be deemed the time of regulatory uncertainty as the ICO market ecosystem changed significantly. The late 2017/early 2018, ICO boom caused an inflow of more than $17bn, which undoubtedly caught the attention of regulators as they started to clamp down on the unregulated worldwide market to protect investors. Initial warnings from the chairman of the SEC Jay Clayton in mid 2018 (which was very much at the peak of ICO funding), contributed to a significant decrease in funding to just over $4bn in the second half of 2018 combined.
Figure 1. Evolution of ICO Fundraising
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