Web3 CMO Stories - Navigating the Ripple Decision and Untapped Potential of Tokenization: A Deep Dive with Mark Fidelman, Founder of SmartBlocks | S3 E12

Navigating the Ripple Decision and Untapped Potential of Tokenization: A Deep Dive with Mark Fidelman, Founder of SmartBlocks | S3 E12

08/25/23 • 25 min

Ever wondered how the recent Ripple decision might reshape the landscape of crypto investments? Join me, Joeri Billast, as I chat with the distinguished Mark Fidelman, founder of Smart Blocks Agency. Together, we unravel the implications of the Ripple decision, dissecting its nuances and exploring the pivotal exemptions to the SEC that could streamline the investment journey.

Our conversation sheds light on the Howey Test and Ripple's notable violation of the Investment Act. As we sail through the vast ocean of security tokens, we weigh their risks against those of traditional stocks and the unpredictable world of NFTs. This episode is more than just crypto talk; it's about understanding the imperative for robust regulations that safeguard both investors and digital assets.

Dive deep with us into the transformative potential of tokenization and its impending revolution in the finance sector. And before we wrap up, Mark extends a special invitation to his W3X Web3 Mastermind and provides details on how you can get in touch with him. Gear up to unlock actionable insights and empower your crypto investment decisions.
This episode was recorded through a StreamYard call on July 13, 2023. Read the blog article here: https://webdrie.net/navigating-the-ripple-decision-and-untapped-potential-of-tokenization-a-deep-dive-with-mark-fidelman-founder-of-smartblocks

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Web3 CMO Stories - Navigating the Ripple Decision and Untapped Potential of Tokenization: A Deep Dive with Mark Fidelman, Founder of SmartBlocks | S3 E12

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What we say is if you're selling crypto for profit or with the expectation for profit and you're putting out some sort of ICO or any kind of white paper about raising money for it , then it is a security and I think that decision reaffirms that . And so we say there's an easier way to do this and you do it through exemptions to the SEC , like a REGJ , a REGDS if you're in the