Announcement: FCA research reveals 1.1million spike in cryptoasset buyers
An estimated 2.6 million UK consumers have bought cryptoassets at some point, new FCA research reveals. The number marks a 1.1 million increase since the FCA completed a face-to-face survey on the same topic last year. Of the 1.9 million that still hold their cryptoassets – such as Bitcoin, Ripple or Ether – half have more […]
Tokenised Securities: Is 24 hour trading a good idea?
One of the benefits often discussed with regards to tokenised securities, is that by putting them on the blockchain they will be able to be traded at any time of the day. This is in contrast to most traditional financial markets, like the London Stock Exchange, where trading in equities is only permitted between certain […]
Why an STO? (Security Token Offering)
By Andrew Adcock, CEO, Crowd For Angels In 2018, many publications mooted that ‘this was the year of the STO’. Yet for all that hype, you would be right in wondering what had actually been delivered. Unlike the ICO boom of late 2017, we did not see the flood gates open and funds pour in […]
FCA clarifies crypto regulation and looks to increase investor protections
Last week the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its long awaited consultation paper entitled Guidance on Cryptoassets. One of the operational objectives of the UK regulator is to secure an appropriate degree of protection for consumers, so it clearly has a remit to step in and protect investors from putting their money into this emerging […]
Personal Taxation – Investments in Cryptocurrencies
The HMRC recently published a new policy paper termed “Cryptoassets for Individuals” This is in line with our paper on Personal Taxation – Investments in Cryptocurrencies reproduced below: The guidance identifies three possible treatments for profits on cryptocurrencies: 1. Trading profits which will be subject to income tax; 2. Highly speculative transactions which are treated […]
Accounting for Initial Token Offerings – Revenue or Liability Recognition
Most companies which launch Initial Token Offerings (ITOs) want to avoid classification of their tokens as equity to avoid problems with the regulatory authorities. Therefore, assuming that the offering is liability financing rather than equity financing, the exchange of value must be properly recorded on the issuing company’s financial statements. The ledger entry would have […]
Stablecoins – Why They Are Becoming Important
Cryptocurrencies have been immensely volatile since they were launched. Although Bitcoin’s volatility has reduced in comparison to early years, it remains high enough to not replace any of the traditional fiat currencies that exist today. Volatility is hindering cryptocurrencies’ ability to become established as a unit of account and medium of exchange. A potential solution […]
What Information Should Be In A Whitepaper?
A Token Sponsor’s whitepaper is a critical document. A whitepaper provides an overview of a Sponsor’s token project, as well as specifics on the project’s technological application, any related products or services, and how the digital tokens will operate. If the tokens are designed to monetise the value of such products or services, it may […]
Accounting for Cryptocurrencies
Original article has been written by Tony De Nazareth, CEO and Director of Crowd for Angels who is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and an Associate Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers. There has been little or no information on the accounting treatment of cryptocurrencies or Initial […]
Security Token Offerings — A Brighter Future
Tokenised Assets and Security Token Offerings are vying to spark adoption and legitimise the industry. Many Initial Token Offerings (ITOs) have failed mainly due to bad execution, lack of transparency and accountability. Data clearly indicates a continued slowdown in the total capital raised by ITOs since June this year. This slump is supported by the […]
