EVENT OVERVIEW
A crypto token that passes the Howey Test is deemed a security token. These usually derive their value from an external, tradable asset. Because the tokens are deemed a security, they are subject to federal securities and regulations. If all the regulations are properly met, then these tokens have immensely powerful use-cases. Security and asset-backed tokens appear to be one of the prominent points on interest in the emerging cryptocurrency landscape. Such is the popularity of the sector that some experts predict that security tokens could become a multi trillion-dollar market within the next decade. With regulatory bodies coming down hard on initial coin offerings (ICOs), security token offerings (STO) represent a worthy alternative.
Companies like Coinbase and Nasdaq are reportedly making forays into the STO arena. STOs have the potential to overcome several of the drawbacks to ICOs, including the regulatory uncertainty. Because security tokens represent a claim to an asset, such as equity, investors have a degree of reassurance that, in the event of the project faltering, they will have legal redress. This contrasts with utility tokens, which are sold on the understanding that they may be worth nothing and that holders have zero claim to any sort of assets. We are extremely pleased to announce that we will be hosting the "World Blockchain STO Summit" in Dubai on 29-30 April 2019. bringing together the greatest world-class Blockchain Technology pioneers, STO experts, providers of solutions which will resonate with everyone that attend in order to allow them to explore first-hand the many potential of security token offerings through the uses of Blockchain technology. The Summit will help attendees understand this innovative concept, and to bring projects in this space to mainstream.