Quote from: hufflepuff4life on November 30, 2018, 02:40:07 PM

CEO Fortnightly Message 30/11/18

Dear Community,

It has been an exciting two weeks since my last update. As some of you may already be aware, we have seen some significant developments and changes to our business. Before I go through those updates, I would like to extend my gratitude and thanks to our community for their continued support. Were in the business of changing the landscape of the financial world, and as we grow and develop in that endeavour, it is fantastic to see so many of you join us on this journey.

So, on to the big news! The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has been granted its DLT licence by our regulator, the Gibraltar Financial Services Commision (GFSC). We are now fully regulated, and the only Stock Exchange to own a regulated Digital Asset Exchange.

But thats not the only good news for our Community. Here is a roundup of our recent updates:

1. GBX DLT Licence

On November 21st, the GBX began operating as a fully regulated entity under the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) licence from the GFSC. We have always maintained an institutional-grade platform, built on transparency, good governance, and best practices, and we have been rewarded for those efforts with a DLT licence. You can read the full announcement here:

https://gbx.gi/news/gibraltar-blockchain-exchange-now-licensed-gibraltar-financial-services-commission-gfsc/

2. STACS Token Update

There has been a lot of interest in our upgrade from RKT to STACS as the GBXs utility token. Our course has always set out to transform the capital markets with blockchain technology, the latest initiative is another step toward that goal. I recently updated you on the STACS Protocol and its incredible potential, and we wanted to make sure our community would share in our future success with the STACS Protocol as well as the GBX. Here is an update on the STACS token:

https://gbx.gi/news/introducing-stacs-token/

3. New Fiat Onboarding and Pairs

More great news for our DAX users. We have extended our Fiat onboarding capabilities to include British Pounds (GBP) and Euros (EUR) alongside our current US Dollar (USD) offering. We are committed to providing the best user experience, and these new Fiat options make it easier than ever to get involved in crypto trading, overcoming the usual barriers to entry. You can learn more about what this means for our users here:

https://gbx.gi/news/gbx-announces-new-fiat-onboarding-options-gbp-eur/

4. Consensus Invest 2018

I have just returned from New York City having attended Consensus Invest 2018. It was an excellent opportunity to network and promote the work of the GBX as a newly regulated exchange, the STACS Protocol and the broader GSX Group ecosystem. It was interesting to see more institutional participation, and the discussions and debates focusing on greater institutional adoption of the blockchain. You can find out more about the event here:

https://gbx.gi/news/gbx-consensus-invest-2018-new-york/

5. BIC Workshop Success

The GSX Group Blockchain Innovation Centre (BIC) hosted the first professional Blockchain Educational Workshop in Gibraltar. In collaboration with London Blockchain Labs (LBL) and held at the University of Gibraltar, the workshop was attended by 100 local professionals for a full day's agenda on the fundamentals of blockchain technology. The day was a huge success and a fantastic experience for those in attendance. The BIC will be hosting more educational events in 2019. Click the link below for an overview of the workshop, and keep an eye out on the events page for future workshops:

https://www.bic.gi/2018/11/26/bic-hosts-gibraltars-first-professional-blockchain-educational-workshop-in-collaboration-with-the-university-of-gibraltar-and-london-blockchain-labs/

6. BlockShow Asia & the GSX Group Networking event

The GSX Group returned to exhibit at the BlockShow, after attending their first successful event in Singapore. Similar to last year there was a great atmosphere, with the GSX Group hosting a Cocktails and networking evening during the conference, promoting the STACS Protocol. You can find out more here:

https://gbx.gi/news/blockshow-asia-gsx-group-networking-event/

Thats the roundup for this fortnightly message. Some huge news that continues to boost our progress and has validated all the hard work done by the team. Their dedication and passion have been rewarded with a DLT licence, but our work continues. We operate at the highest standards, and we aim to continue providing the best user experiences and professional services.

Nick Cowan
CEO - GBX

This sounds really fantastic, so many significant achievements! I do enjoy every time reading updates of a few projects and GBX is one of the first in this list. Wish you all the best.