by Oscar Jofre | Dec 1, 2021 | Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance, FINRA, Regulation, SEC
When the JOBS Act was signed into law in 2012, it brought about many changes in the private capital markets, namely, the dramatic increase in the availability of capital from more expansive pools of investors. Later on, 2016 saw Regulation Crowdfunding, also known as...
by Oscar Jofre | Nov 17, 2021 | Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Digital Securities, Regulation, Security Token
Understanding digital securities begin with blockchain, distributed ledger technology that has revolutionized the way records and information are stored. Rather than data being stored in a central database, blockchain technology works because the data is continually...
by Oscar Jofre | Nov 12, 2021 | Blockchain, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance, Digital Securities, FINRA, Fintech, Regulation, SEC
With the emergence and development of blockchain technology, digital securities have seen wider adoption by investors and investment firms. Arising from the need for protection against fraud and as a way for investors to ensure asset ownership, digital securities are...
by Oscar Jofre | Nov 10, 2021 | Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, SEC, Secondary Markets
The public and private capital markets work differently, but both sectors play essential roles in supporting economic growth. Companies raise funds for long-term growth and acquisitions in the public capital market, usually through debt instruments like bonds...
by Oscar Jofre | Oct 27, 2021 | Capital Markets, Capital Raising, CapTable, KoreProtocol, Regulation
Despite remaining illegal at the federal level, the idea of legalizing cannabis is continuing to gain public acceptance, especially in recent years. As of April 2021, 35 states have made medical marijuana legal, with 18 of them legalizing it recreationally. This...
by Oscar Jofre | Oct 25, 2021 | Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, SEC
It seems 2021 is the year where we continue to break new ground for the JOBS Act, and today marks a momentous milestone in its history. Fundamentally, the act was designed to empower businesses and democratize capital. Not only has it succeeded in this goal, but it...
