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The regulated securitization trading platform tZERO announced the integration of its tokenization issuance platform into the Aptos network, allowing issuers to directly issue real-world asset (RWA) tokens on this high-performance public chain, further broadening the on-chain path for institutional-grade assets.Aptos is positioned as the underlying network for institutional-grade tokenization infrastructure and is continuously attracting traditional finance and compliant tokenization platforms. Currently, tokenized funds from institutions such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton are already operating on-chain.With the integration of tZERO, the compliant asset issuance and trading infrastructure on Aptos is further improved, covering the full chain capabilities from issuance, circulation to settlement.

According to Jinshi reports, tZero Group Inc. operates a securities market linked to digital tokens, and its CEO Alan Konevsky stated that the company plans to go public in 2026.The company's investors include Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Konevsky said the company has been in talks with bankers regarding the IPO but has not yet selected a partner to work with. He mentioned that the company is also exploring pre-IPO financing at the same time. The company, which has more than 50 employees, has not yet turned a profit.

ChainCatcher news, tZERO Securities, a subsidiary of tokenized enterprise tZERO, has been approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to conduct secondary trading of corporate bonds on its Alternative Trading System (ATS).Previously, the company was authorized to issue and list corporate bonds and equity securities. tZERO stated that this move will provide institutional and retail investors with a diverse range of tokenized asset and liquidity options, further solidifying its leading position in the field of digital securities issuance, trading, and custody.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Bitzero, a cryptocurrency mining company supported by Kevin O'Leary, announced the completion of a $25 million financing round and plans to purchase 2,900 Bitmain S21 Pro mining machines, which are expected to be deployed within 4-6 months, with an annual revenue increase of approximately $10 million. The company will expand in North America and Europe, emphasizing its sustainable mining model based on hydroelectric and low-carbon energy.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfund Insider, the security token platform tZERO announced that its Series A preferred stock (TZROP) has completed full tokenization. tZERO has also deployed new utility features and programmed them into the upgradeable smart contract technology of the security.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, tZERO Group Inc. announced that tZERO digital asset securities have received approval from both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), becoming a specialized broker-dealer for the custody of new types of digital asset securities.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, fintech company tZERO Group Inc. has been approved by U.S. regulators to become a special purpose broker-dealer for "digital asset securities custody."According to a statement released by the company on Tuesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority have approved tZERO to custody digital assets, making it the second company to receive this license. Previously, digital asset company Prometheum received similar approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last year, followed by approval from the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to provide digital asset securities clearing and settlement services through its special purpose broker-dealer license.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, digital asset custodian BitGo has acquired the digital asset management platform HeightZe. The financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.HeightZero is responsible for portfolio rebalancing, report generation, tax loss harvesting, and automated billing for cryptocurrency clients. Prior to the acquisition, the company had used BitGo's custody services for a period of time.

ChainCatcher news, the security token platform tZERO tweeted that its application tZERO Crypto will cease operations on March 6, and users must withdraw their assets before March 6. tZERO stated that it will continue to focus on regulated securities business, bringing compliant digital asset securities to the market, including the legal provision of crypto assets on regulated securities platforms. tZERO believes that ceasing operations is not an exit, but a way to create a future for regulated digital assets and infrastructure.Previously, ChainCatcher reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposed an $800,000 fine on the security token platform tZERO for violating federal disclosure rules and required it to stop the violations thereafter. (Source link)

According to ChainCatcher, digital asset broker tZERO has completed strategic financing, led by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), with participation from Overstock.com, blockchain fund Medici Ventures, L.P., among others. The investment terms have not been disclosed.ICE has become an important minority shareholder in tZERO, and the financial impact of the transaction will not have a significant effect on ICE, nor will it affect ICE's capital return plan. In addition, current ICE Chief Strategy Officer David Goone will join tZERO as its next Chief Executive Officer and will serve on tZERO's board of directors.It is reported that tZERO operates in the digital asset space as an alternative trading system (ATS) and broker-dealer regulated by the SEC. (Business Wire)