Security Tokens:
The future of investing
Blockchain technology is leveling the investor playing field… and the security token is the most remarkable example of it yet.
Security tokens are digital, liquid contracts that provide partial ownership of any asset that has underlying value—such as a business, a car, or real estate. Like stocks, security tokens represent an ownership stake and can pay a dividend. But the stake is preserved on the blockchain (a digital ledger).
The transparency and efficiency of the blockchain make security tokens a faster, easier, and cheaper way to raise capital than through a traditional investment bank… opening the door to small businesses that need capital to grow while avoiding exorbitant Wall Street fees.
For investors, security tokens offer access not only to previously illiquid assets (like works of art or resort properties), but also to early-stage growth companies like Curzio Research. No longer will Main Street have to wait for a company like Uber to go public via an IPO, when most of the gains have already been made by large private investors.
Financial institutions and exchanges all over the world are now preparing for all types of assets to be tokenized. It’s one of the biggest trends to hit investing in years. And the new opportunities for investors will be mind boggling…
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Curzio Equity Owners Token
Equity in the financial publishing industry
In 2019 Curzio Research partnered with Securitize, a token issuance and lifecycle management platform, to launch its own security token offering-the Curzio Equity Owners (CEO) token. The digital security issuance and private placement offering was for U.S. accredited investors and non-U.S. investors with exemptions under Regulation D and Regulation S of the Securities Exchange Act.
The Company raised approximately $4 million almost entirely from its own client base.
After the 12-month lock-up for CEO token holders, the required process under rule 144 of the Securities Exchange Act, including the receipt of a legal opinion letter was completed, allowing global trading to public investors on MERJ Exchange.
On February 7, 2022 secondary trading of the Curzio Equity Owners (CURZ) security commenced on the tZERO Markets ATS.
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Security Token Industry Market Cap
Security Token Offerings are rapidly becoming a preferred method for alternative financing. They deliver the same benefits as traditional private placements but are cheaper for issuers and provide improved liquidity for investors.
Processes are in place to ensure complete adherence to all applicable securities laws and regulations. As support structures and companies become more standardized, the market is likely to explode. Just look at the growth in the market’s infancy stage.
* All YTD figures accurate as of April 6, 2022.
Source:Security Token Market
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Security Token Offering (STO)?
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What is an STO?
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Can anyone invest in an STO?
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What’s the difference between ICOs and STOs?
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Are STOs regulated?
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What do KYC and AML stands for?
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What is the CEO token?
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Who can buy the CEO token?
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Where do I find the CEO token?
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How do I buy the Curzio Equity Owner (CURZ) token?
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Are STOs a risky investment?