A crypto company has launched a new product that focuses on the tokenization of real-world assets, such as property, art and commodities—a venture it believes will transform the way the world invests, trades and transfers value. The service will provide “all the tools needed to tokenize assets into security tokens,” including legal and technical expertise as well as sales and marketing strategies.

Real estate development company CurveBlock uses blockchain and security tokens to share profits with investors. It just announced it’s the first security token company in the UK to be accepted into a commercial bank accelerator program, which reflects the paradigm shift in today's banking industry and the financial shifts taking place in this digital age.

A striking trend in mining finance has been the emergence of crypto tokens as a form of funding.This tokenized financing is based on the intrinsic value of a mineral deposit or its production, with the tokens distributed via STOs. Once these tokens have been issued, they can be listed on third party exchanges to facilitate trading and liquidity.

Despite the digital securities sector’s rapid development, with ongoing global acceptance being witnessed, China has taken a firm stance against the industry. This comes in stark contrast to the nation’s past acceptance of blockchain technology. as China has been noted to have implemented blockchain in various industries ranging from mobility to supply chain management.

Early Bitcoin adopter Brock Pierce predicts that security tokens will give birth to a quadrillion dollar market, and we’ll see the further tokenization of the world’s fiat money, debt market, real estate, equities, and art. He also said, “STOs are designed for investors and can have many provisions that are there to protect market participants.”

At TOKEN2049, DX.Exchange CEO Daniel Skowronski announced the exchange would be launching its own digital security, to be called “In Good We Trust” (IGWT). This will allow investors to see first hand the many benefits of a digital security… including financial savings, security, efficiency, and liquidity.

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 phone will support a crypto wallet. There’s still no clarity on which coins would be supported, but the most dramatic effect so far has been seen in the Enjin Coin (ENJ), which is up more than 147% in a week. The coin spiked on rumors that it would partner with Samsung to become one of the first assets added and supported within the digital asset wallet.

The digital securities market suffers from the classic chicken and egg problem, where a lack of liquidity is keeping investors away from spending their capital, yet more investors are needed for liquidity to be generated. This has to do with the issue of investor accreditation, and how these old rules restrict the majority of retail investors from investment opportunities… which in turn prevents higher caliber businesses from raising capital via security token offerings.

Institutional investing giant Fidelity spends a reported $2.5 billion each year on emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and blockchain. Its digital asset branch is now live and operational—with increasing institutional investor interest despite the industry’s current bear market. Fidelity’s research suggests this pattern will only continue.

Tokenized stocks provide digitized versions of existing shares in established companies. DX.Exchange, an EU-licensed corporation that uses Nasdaq’s matching engine technology, began offering these “digital stocks” in January. Specifically, it offers Google, Tesla, and Amazon shares via a partnership with Cyprus-based MPS Marketplace Securities.

The Hong Kong-based market operator will offer tokenization services and a platform for trading security tokens, becoming the first licensed STO venue in Asia. It’s also licensed to trade cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies. The exchange is targeting both crypto-related companies planning an STO and traditional businesses seeking tokenization, achieving lower costs for companies wanting to bypass traditional exchanges.

The regulatory picture within the U.S. becomes clearer every day, as various states outline their stances on cryptocurrencies and digital securities. Colorado, Wyoming, and Rhode Island are a few of the states leading the way with regard to blockchain regulations. Companies developing digital securities platforms want to adhere to regulations. With these new bills, growth can continue.

South America’s largest investment bank will be releasing its own tokenized security, backed by real estate assets in Brazil. Banks have taken greater interest in blockchain technology, with JP Morgan, Fidelity, and others exploring cryptocurrency custody, trading, and even releasing their own tokens.

Fincross is building a plethora of financial products based on proprietary distributed ledger technology (DLT). The bank claims it will “revolutionize” digital assets for both institutional and individual investors and will enable clients to transact with instant settlement on a peer-to-peer basis.

The new coin will provide liquidity to investors. Traditionally, you could buy diamonds and add them to your portfolio. But when it comes to selling, challenges arise with too many fees and extensive discounts involved resulting in loss of considerable amounts. With the coin, investors can sell fractions of their diamond portfolio within the liquidity pool of the entire crypto market.

Lotteries are inherently easy to manipulate and corrupt, lessening the odds of winning. Even without manipulation, lotteries are profitable for organizers, with many claiming a profit margin of up to 50% of ticket sales. All that has changed with the launch of LOTEO, the first lottery based on blockchain technology.

The small European city-state of Luxembourg passed a bill which provides a new legal framework for tokenized securities. The passed legislation is a historic move which signals that security tokens are not only here to stay, but will be a crucial part of the future’s digital infrastructure.

Due to the large number of scams orchestrated under the guise of ICOs, and the lack of proper regulations for the crowdfunding method, many companies have introduced security token offerings. These are regulated token offerings that allow investors to acquire crypto assets which are backed by real-world assets such as stocks, debts, commodities, and real estate.