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How Tokenized Securities are Evolving the Financial Industry

Christopher Hebel

Mar 19, 2024

How Tokenized Securities are Evolving the Financial Industry

A three-part series explaining how security tokens work and the steps that financial institutions should take to capitalize on the benefits. Part 1_Digitizing Legacy Financial Systems1Part 1_Digitizing Legacy Financial Systems1.pdf3 MBdownload-circle Part 2_Platforms and Tools for Securities Tokenization1Part 2_Platforms and Tools for Securities Tokenization1.pdf4
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How Digital Securities Are Shaping the Future of Finance - FAQs for Issuers and Investors

Christopher Hebel

Mar 4, 2024

How Digital Securities Are Shaping the Future of Finance - FAQs for Issuers and Investors

Using blockchain technology in traditional financial processes benefits both buyers and sellers through increased efficiency in the creation, issuance, and management of assets. These efficiencies can reduce the cost and administrative burdens associated with a securities issuance. Additionally, transparency and speed of execution are enhanced, ownership records are more accessible,
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Forbes - The Year of The Dragon in Digital Assets: 2024 Outlook

Christopher Hebel

Jan 22, 2024

Forbes - The Year of The Dragon in Digital Assets: 2024 Outlook

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 was the Year of the Rabbit, which symbolizes a year of hope. The blockchain technology and digital assets industry stabilized this past year manifesting hope for the future. Following the roller coaster year that was 2022, blockchain natives put their heads down in 2023
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Oasis Pro Collaborates with Apollo and Onyx by J.P. Morgan under Project Guardian

Christopher Hebel

Nov 20, 2023

Oasis Pro Collaborates with Apollo and Onyx by J.P. Morgan under Project Guardian

OP supported Apollo in Project Guardian, deploying Fund token contracts on Provenance Blockchain and leveraging the capabilities of Axelar Network’s interoperability solution.  Oasis Pro (OP) utilizes blockchain technology to offer comprehensive market solutions that bridge traditional finance from Web2 to Web3, increasing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of financial markets.
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Oasis Pro’s FINRA Registered Marketplace Integrates with  Aptos Network

Christopher Hebel

Nov 14, 2023

Oasis Pro’s FINRA Registered Marketplace Integrates with Aptos Network

Oasis Pro, a next-gen digital asset securities infrastructure provider enabling tokenization, transfer agency services, and broker-dealer / ATS (alternative trading system) services, has integrated with leading L1 blockchain Aptos allowing for a seamless transition for traditional financial investors from web2 to web3 and bolstering adoption of the digital asset ecosystem. As
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How CT Can Seize the Opportunity to Lead the Way in Blockchain

PatLaVecchia

Nov 7, 2023

How CT Can Seize the Opportunity to Lead the Way in Blockchain

Pat LaVecchia, Founder & CEO of Oasis Pro, and Connecticut Blockchain Association Board Member, shares his expert insights into the significance of blockchain, and its potential to impact myriad, widespread industries in the state of Connecticut and beyond. Watch the video to hear Pat's insights
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Forbes - Financial Privacy And The Path Forward For DeFi

Christopher Hebel

Oct 23, 2023

Forbes - Financial Privacy And The Path Forward For DeFi

Transparent, auditable, tamper-proof money trails are something regulatory bodies previously could only dream of. Blockchain technology certainly could have helped put away Al Capone—who famously practiced what we now refer to as “money laundering”—much sooner. Al and decentralized finance (DeFi) have something in common: the desire for anonymous
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The Web3 Shift: Revolutionizing Opportunities for Yield Generation

Christopher Hebel

Sep 27, 2023

The Web3 Shift: Revolutionizing Opportunities for Yield Generation

The rise of algorithmic trading technology took nearly 20 years to become mainstream in the financial landscape with the SEC finally authorizing electronic exchanges in 1998. This technological revolution transformed trading from human to program based increasing liquidity and decreasing settlement times and risk. Akin to that evolution, the capabilities
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Q2 2023 Newsletter

Christopher Hebel

Jul 21, 2023

Q2 2023 Newsletter

Reg-ready! Continued regulatory uncertainty and regulation by enforcement underscored Q2 developments, with the SEC bringing lawsuits against Coinbase, Binance and other crypto asset exchanges. Concurrently, there is draft legislation in the works in Washington, and while we may not see comprehensive regulation this year, we expect further guidance to come
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Oasis Pro Receives Certik Certifications on Smart Contracts

Christopher Hebel

Apr 21, 2023

Oasis Pro Receives Certik Certifications on Smart Contracts

April 21, 2023—Oasis Pro recently received Certik certification on its EVM-compatible smart contracts, yet another important milestone in the development of its industry-leading, security- and regulatory-focused platform. Certik is a pioneer in blockchain cybersecurity. It has quickly become known for its leading role in raising security and transparency standards
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Q1 2023 Newsletter

Christopher Hebel

Apr 14, 2023

Q1 2023 Newsletter

The first quarter of 2023 was another productive one for Oasis Pro Markets - the momentum continues! Check out our latest Newsletter for company updates and market commentary. OPM Q1 2023 Newsletter OPM - Q1 2023 Newsletter.pdf 4 MB download-circle
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SOC 2 Type 1 Certified

Christopher Hebel

Mar 23, 2023

SOC 2 Type 1 Certified

March 23, 2023 - We are pleased to have recently received System and Operations Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 certification for the Oasis Pro Markets platform. SOC 2 compliance is designed to ensure that technology companies meet appropriate criteria to protect customer information from hacks or threats and to securely
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Tokenized Securities 101

Christopher Hebel

Mar 15, 2023

Tokenized Securities 101

What is a tokenized security and what potential benefits can it deliver? Grow your awareness with this “101” infographic:
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Forbes - Ripple Effects: How Today’s SEC Is Shaping Tomorrow’s Digital Financial Markets

Walker McKeough

Dec 8, 2022

Forbes - Ripple Effects: How Today’s SEC Is Shaping Tomorrow’s Digital Financial Markets

Pat recently contributed to Forbes with an article discussing how the SEC is developing future digital financial markets. See https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2022/12/08/ripple-effects-how-todays-sec-is-shaping-tomorrows-digital-financial-markets/?sh=5da82b532054 to read all about it! The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice. You should consult
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Statement re FTX From Oasis Pro

Christopher Hebel

Nov 13, 2022

Statement re FTX From Oasis Pro

Last week was a volatile one for cryptocurrencies, and a turning point in the evolution of the broader digital asset market. While Oasis did not have accounts with or hold positions at FTX or its affiliates, we sympathize with those investors who may have experienced losses due to the mishandling
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Forbes - Digital Asset Securities Regulation—A Ferrari On Training Wheels

Christopher Hebel

Sep 28, 2022

Forbes - Digital Asset Securities Regulation—A Ferrari On Training Wheels

Written by Pat LaVecchia, Founder and CEO of Oasis Pro Inc./Oasis Pro Markets [https://www.oasispromarkets.com/]. Pat recently contributed to Forbes with an article discussing regulation of digital asset securities. See https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2022/09/28/digital-asset-securities-regulation-a-ferrari-on-training-wheels/?sh=4cd9064c342b to read all about it!
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Oasis Pro is a Proud Sponsor of Women in Securitization

Christopher Hebel

Jul 14, 2022

Oasis Pro is a Proud Sponsor of Women in Securitization

Women in Securitization - Structured Finance AssociationFounded in 2014, our Women in Securitization (WiS) initiative focuses on the development, advancement, and retention of women in our industry by providing educational content, professional resources, and an expansive platform to connect with advocates, both male and female, throughout our industry.Structured Finance
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The Tokenization 50

Christopher Hebel

Jun 1, 2022

The Tokenization 50

Oasis Pro Inc. [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oasis-pro-inc/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_company_admin%3Bx1moKlM6RU2rd1Kfy7W6PA%3D%3D] is thrilled to be among the top 50 leading global players in the tokenization of securities. The Tokenization 50 is a great honor on the heels of Oasis Pro’s
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Strategizing!

Christopher Hebel

May 30, 2022

Strategizing!

Pat LaVecchia [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAALd_oBPkNJSwZ2wWw383j4lNZcA-0ARWA] and the Oasis Pro Inc. [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oasis-pro-inc/] team is strategizing future plans after its $27M capital raise announcement. We thank our strategic investors UDHC [https://www.linkedin.com/company/udhc/], Avalanche [https://www.linkedin.com/company/avalancheavax/
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Fintech.TV Interviews Pat LaVecchia

Christopher Hebel

May 17, 2022

Fintech.TV Interviews Pat LaVecchia

In this episode of the #DigitalAssetReport [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=digitalassetreport&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6930864138965409793] from Crypto Bahamas [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptobahamas/], we are joined by Pat LaVecchia [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAALd_oBPkNJSwZ2wWw383j4lNZcA-0ARWA], CEO of Oasis Pro Markets [https://www.linkedin.
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Nasdaq Tower Featuring Oasis Pro Inc.

Christopher Hebel

May 12, 2022

Nasdaq Tower Featuring Oasis Pro Inc.

Oasis Pro Inc. [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oasis-pro-inc/] is super excited to be featured on Nasdaq's Times Square Tower today! Thank you Nasdaq [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nasdaq/] for highlighting our milestone!
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Oasis Pro Inc. Announces Its Oversubscribed $27+ Million Strategic Financing Round

Christopher Hebel

May 12, 2022

Oasis Pro Inc. Announces Its Oversubscribed $27+ Million Strategic Financing Round

Oasis Pro Inc. Announces Its Oversubscribed $27+ Million Strategic Financing Round With Leading DeFi and TradFi Investors Including Blizzard/Avalanche, UDHC, Inveniam, Mirae Asset Ventures, Redwood Trust, Gate Ventures, TrustLabs, and LedgerPrimeOasis Pro Inc. announces its oversubscribed $27M+ Series A funding round.Oasis Pro Markets CEO Pat LaVecchia (Photo: Business
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Oasis Pro Newsletter – May 2022

Christopher Hebel

May 6, 2022

Oasis Pro Newsletter – May 2022

Welcome to our May Newsletter to keep you up to date on Oasis Pro announcements, news, recordings of panels, and upcoming events where we are participating. Spotlight – Enterprise Technology: Viren Khandelwal Joins Oasis Pro Markets as SVP of Enterprise Technology Viren is SVP of Enterprise Technology at Oasis Pro Markets.
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Pat LaVecchia Presents at the FINRA Firm Grouping Member Forum

Christopher Hebel

Nov 18, 2021

Pat LaVecchia Presents at the FINRA Firm Grouping Member Forum

Oasis Pro Markets CEO Pat LaVecchia joined FINRA's  Haimera Workie, Head of Financial Innovation, and Michael Oh, Director of Financial Innovation, on the FINRA Firm Grouping Member Forum: Trading and Execution in the Digital Asset Market. Please access the discussion HERE or [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/
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Oasis Pro Markets is Proud to be a JV Partner with Arca Labs!

Christopher Hebel

Nov 2, 2021

Oasis Pro Markets is Proud to be a JV Partner with Arca Labs!

https://lnkd.in/e37ZyYQz Thank you to Herwig Konings 🌴 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAK9B5oBeOh9NLXRSJmS1N-W9XtiqAoOVq4] and Security Token Market 🌴 [https://www.linkedin.com/company/stomarket/]for referencing the joint venture between Arca Labs and Oasis Pro Markets [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oasispromarkets/] to develop tokenized products, also known as
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Oasis Announcement Bridging the Gap – Connecting People and Capital

Christopher Hebel

Oct 18, 2021

Oasis Announcement Bridging the Gap – Connecting People and Capital

Pat LaVecchia’s announcment at the Cardano Summit 2021: Bridging the Gap – Connecting People and Capital. Excellent explanation of the benefits of digital asset technology and the implications for developing nations – new sources of financing for critical infrastructure to improve the lives of their citizenry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Christopher Hebel

Sep 28, 2021

Oasis Pro deal will give developing world better access to financial markets

By: Anthony Quinn Partnership aims to break dominance banks have on low-risk investment from primary bond markets IOHK and Oasis Pro have formed a ground-breaking partnership to develop an alternative trading system that will use blockchain technology to open up participation in primary bond markets to developing countries. The two
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Christopher Hebel

Sep 28, 2021

Cardano Summit 2021 – Cardano-Oasis Pro Markets Partnership

By Victor [https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/author/victor/] -September 27, 2021 September 26th was the second day of the Cardano Summit 2021. In one of the segments, the Cardano-Oasis Pro Markets partnership was announced. In this article, you will discover all about this vital alliance. The second day of the
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DAAS Conference 2021

Christopher Hebel

Sep 10, 2021

DAAS Conference 2021

Pat LaVecchia [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAALd_oBPkNJSwZ2wWw383j4lNZcA-0ARWA] and other speakers will be attending the Digital Assets AND Securities Conference on September 21-23 at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. The conference will bring together builders, buyers, issuers, integrators, etc. to connect and enable a
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IVYFON Silicon Valley Family Office Trends Forum

Christopher Hebel

Sep 10, 2021

IVYFON Silicon Valley Family Office Trends Forum

Pat LaVecchia [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAALd_oBPkNJSwZ2wWw383j4lNZcA-0ARWA] will be speaking at the Ivy Family Office Network (IVYFON) family office and institutional investor forum on September 14th-15th from 8am PST to 5pm PST. The event will be covering family office trends with a deep dive into the Silicon Valley
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Oasis Pro Markets x ACA Group

Chris Sutton

Aug 2, 2021

Oasis Pro Markets x ACA Group

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made clear earlier this year when they issued their 2021 Examination Priorities and this Risk Alert that investments and dealings in digital assets are a priority and focus area. Join us Tuesday, July 27 at 2:30pm ET for a live discussion
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Oasis Pro Markets x CryptoCoinShow

Chris Sutton

Apr 21, 2021

Oasis Pro Markets x CryptoCoinShow

Ashton Addison interviews Pat LaVecchia, the Co-Chairman and CEO of Oasis Pro Markets. Pat discusses the Digital Securities space including regulation of digital securities, institutional interest in digital securities space, Oasis Pro Markets as a broker dealer in the Alternative Trading Systems market, the battle for Stablecoins and CBDC’s
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Oasis Pro Markets x Bloomberg Radio

Chris Sutton

Mar 4, 2021

Oasis Pro Markets x Bloomberg Radio

CEO of Oasis Pro Markets, Pat LaVecchia, and Bloomberg Radio host, Carol Massar, discuss the state of cryptocurrency and pending regulation. Want to learn more about Oasis Pro Market or engage our advisory on digital security issuance? Reach out to us at info@oasispromarkets.com OasisProMarkets.com [http://oasispromarkets.com/
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Chris Sutton

Feb 24, 2021

Benefits of Digital Securities

Over the past few years, blockchain technology has become one of the fastest growing spaces in FinTech. As a result, many companies have begun to look to decentralized protocols to address a variety of use cases. The applicable use cases are many and vary widely, ranging from payment protocols, supply
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Chris Sutton

Jan 28, 2021

What is an ATS?

Last week after our press release [https://oasispromarkets.com/blog/oasis-pro-markets-llc-opm-approved-by-finra-for-the-issuance-and-trading-of-digital-asset-securities] announcing Oasis Pro Market’s regulatory approval from FINRA and the SEC, something unexpected happened. Friends, former colleagues, and family reached out and were all congratulatory as expected, but I found myself answering the same question during almost every
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