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Introducing GrtWines: New Web3 Wine Marketplace Opening Doors for Next Generations of Investors to Vintage Fine Wines with Asset Tokenization
Co-founded by CLSA former Chairman Jonathan Slone and internationally acclaimed wine critic James Suckling, GrtWines aspires to expand multi-generational access to the centuries-old asset class
HONG KONG, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GrtWines (https://www.grtwines.com/), a Web3 wine marketplace for enthusiasts and investors, proudly announces the official launch of its digital platform to collect, trade, and store fine wines with asset backed tokens. Launched to attract the growing appetite from new generations of collectors, GrtWines stands at the forefront of this formerly exclusive and high-performing US$441 billion market, presenting an inclusive, secure and seamless opportunity for seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers alike to access, acquire and invest in the historically lucrative asset class through tokenization.
GrtWines’ wine-backed tokens are tied to tangible, investment-grade wines, which can be easily redeemed or traded at GrtWines’ marketplace, providing investors and wine collectors with the benefits of flexibility, transparency, and liquidity while ensuring the stability and long-term value of fine wines. The peer-to-peer blockchain platform enables direct access and trading to fine wines, surpassing the limitations of traditional auction markets and eliminating intermediaries’ involvement. Until redeemed and delivered, wines are sourced directly from and stored in optimal condition at renowned wineries and trusted partners such as CVBG, an iconic Bordeaux negociant, ensuring the utmost quality and provenance, and an attractive option for both wine enthusiasts and investment-savvy individuals to diversify their portfolios.
Backed by internationally acclaimed wine critic James Suckling, wine veteran Mathieu Chadronnier, and led by CLSA’s former Chairman Jonathan Slone, blockchain expert Victor Yin, and entrepreneur Meaghan Becker, GrtWines is composed of a team of professionals who value the artisanship in wine collection, with the mission to introduce a new stream of liquidity within the traditionally closed world of illiquid asset class.
Jonathan Slone, CEO and Co-founder at GrtWines, said, “As a wine connoisseur, I’m passionate about GrtWines in preserving the rich heritage whilst building a transparent and connected community that is driven by the consumers. Traditional alternative assets such as well-aged wines, fine art and luxury watches have gained significant traction among younger buyers, serving as both portfolio diversification and elevated lifestyle. We believe this experience should be accessible for all, and by pairing fine wines with tokenization, our platform will revolutionize this archaic industry and drive wine appreciation in the long run.”
Debut on April 16, GrtWines is delighted to unveil “The Jefferson Collection” – a tribute to the US Founding Father Thomas Jefferson’s well-documented interest in fine wine, including Château Haut-Brion, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Margaux. With a total of 21 wine-backed tokens, this collection exhibits the historical preferences of Jefferson through a meticulously curated selection of Ex-Château Bordeaux wines, perfectly stored and delivered by CVBG.
Victor Yin, CTO and Co-founder at GrtWines, said, “The establishment of GrtWines is a significant milestone in the maturation of the digital asset industry and blockchain technology. With the use of smart contracts, we double down on proof of ownership and provenance, effectively enhancing the overall transparency and security in the persistent counterfeit market. At GrtWines, we are committed to fostering a democratized wine industry that transcends tradition and swirls participation for generations, ushering in a new, vibrant era of vinous exploration.”
In January, GrtWines successfully released its inaugural collection “100 Magnums”, featuring iconic Bordeaux wines. The collection was sold out within four days, with its first wine-backed token acquired in 54 seconds, signifying a strong market interest in real-world asset tokenization. GrtWines is dedicated to enriching the utility of wine-backed tokens far beyond the inherent value of the bottle, pouring forth a rich and immersive experience for the digitally native generation and expanding the value of underlying assets. Committed to delivering a self-exploration for wine enthusiasts and new generations, GrtWines aspires to provide seamless access to a range of unique wine-related opportunities, while also guaranteeing the authenticity, transparency, and security of this timeless, lucrative asset.
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About GrtWines
GrtWines is a Web3 wine marketplace where enthusiasts around the world can embark on their wine discovery journey – collecting, trading, and storing fine wines with tokens backed by real bottles. Enriching the fine wine market using blockchain technology, GrtWines’ asset-backed tokens ensure transparency, security, and authenticity, offering unprecedented access to the world’s greatest wines that are directly sourced, professionally stored, and easily owned and traded.
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Instant Nodes arrives in the USA with Global Payments Giant, Paddle Partnership
DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Instant Nodes is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with global payment giant, Paddle. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies as both firms join forces to deliver unparalleled on-ramp and off-ramp solutions to the USA market and beyond.
As a leader in blockchain and decentralised solutions, Instant Nodes has strived to provide innovative and efficient services to our customers. Now, with the integration of Paddle, we are set to revolutionise how our services are delivered and monetised.
Why Paddle?
Paddle’s comprehensive platform is designed to handle all aspects of global payments complexity, from subscription management to payment processing. Their expertise in managing complex billing scenarios and ensuring smooth transactions aligns perfectly with our vision at Instant Nodes.
Instant Nodes can leverage Paddle’s technology and tax compliance solutions to streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and develop cutting-edge blockchain solutions.
The Benefits of Our Partnership
This partnership is poised to bring numerous benefits to our clients. With Paddle’s seamless payment infrastructure, Instant Nodes can offer more flexible and efficient billing options, making it easier for clients to access and pay for our services.
Paddle’s robust analytics and reporting tools will provide us with valuable insights into our revenue streams, enabling us to make data-driven decisions to further improve our offerings.
A Word from Our Leaders
Ilgar Alekperov, Founder of Instant Nodes, shared his excitement:
“Partnering with Paddle is a game-changer for us. Their advanced payments infrastructure platform will not only simplify our billing processes and tax compliance but also enhance our overall service delivery. We believe this collaboration will drive significant growth and allow us to better serve our clients with innovative blockchain solutions.“
Dylan Yepes at Paddle also commented:
“We are delighted to partner with Instant Nodes, a company that is at the forefront of blockchain innovation. Our platform is designed to handle the complexities of global payments and billing, and we are confident that Instant Nodes’ customers will greatly benefit from the streamlined processes and enhanced payment experiences we offer.”
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About Instant Nodes
Instant Nodes is an RPC solution which is focused on building data integrity in digital assets blockchains.
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Velo Labs Brings BlackRock’s Tokenized Short-Term Treasury Fund to Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Velo Labs, a global pioneer in Web3-based financial solutions, today announced that the assets that back Velo’s USDV token, the stablecoin of the Velo ecosystem, are now comprised of an investment in BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), tokenized by Securitize. USDV serves as the primary store of value and unit of transfer across Velo’s suite of payment and trading applications.
Over 1 million Velo’s Orbit payment app users and vendors across Southeast Asia leverage USDV for seamless transactions, value storage without a bank account, cross-border money transfers, and off-ramping to local currencies at local banks 24/7 – all while earning yield on-chain. Additionally, Velo’s FX, commodity, and crypto traders on its Universe exchange and DeFi protocol Velo Finance can earn yield on funds held on the exchange and have the opportunity to compound those returns via various Velo liquidity pools and staking programs.
Today’s announcement follows Velo’s recent partnership with the Laos government to tokenize its physical gold reserves. Velo is rapidly establishing itself as a leading provider of blockchain-powered payments, trading, and RWA asset offerings across Asia.
Velo Labs co-chairman Chatchaval Jiaravanon commented: “Velo Labs is very pleased to bring BlackRock’s high-quality institutional yield product to Southeast Asia. At Velo, we are building the bridges and rails that will ensure frictionless, borderless, and formless payment and trading experiences for both institutional and retail users across Asia. Today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to bringing Velo users access to the highest-quality institutional assets in the world.”
Securitize co-founder and President Jamie Finn added “This is a great example of a firm leveraging open web3 standards to deliver a product to their market”
About Velo Labs
Velo Labs is a global pioneer in Web3-based financial solutions, offering a cutting-edge liquidity and settlement network for secure, efficient value transfers. Backed by the Stellar Network and CP Group, our reach has expanded beyond Southeast Asia and the Pacific, now serving partners worldwide. We connect and complement the gap between traditional banking infrastructure and Web3, leading the way in blockchain mass adoption. Our extensive
Web3-based payment network, along with Lightnet, our licensed settlement partner, position us as a global heavyweight. Velo Labs offers a diverse range of Web3-based products, notably Orbit, tailored for individuals, merchants, corporations, and enterprises worldwide—dedicated to empowering global financial connectivity and expanding accessibility globally. Follow us for more info: Twitter / Telegram
About Securitize
Securitize, the leader in tokenizing real-world assets, is driving the compliant digitization of financial assets through next-generation blockchain technology. Securitize, or through its subsidiaries, is a registered broker-dealer (member Finra/ SIPC) and operates a primary marketplace, an alternative trading system, as well as a top 10 transfer agent and has an exempt reporting adviser. Learn more at http://www.securitize.io
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HTX Ventures invest in BSX, Building DeFi Infrastructure on Base
SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of the cryptocurrency exchange HTX, has announced a strategic investment in BSX Exchange, a decentralized, non-custodial central limit order book (CLOB) perpetual decentralized exchange built on Base.
Since its launch in April, BSX has facilitated over $4.5 billion in trading volume and recently surpassed $1.3 million in revenue. Its current offerings include both spot and derivative trading. With the recent $4 million seed-round funding, BSX plans to expand its product line further. The platform boasts a highly performant trading engine with 10ms latency and 1000x leverage.
In the coming months, BSX aims to launch several new projects, including a spot aggregator, earning products, and staking products. Additionally, the company plans to introduce a Layer 3 network on Base to optimize the on-chain BSX order book. Looking ahead, BSX also intends to release its own trading game on Telegram and an exclusive NFT collection to attract new users to both Base and BSX.
“BSX operates on top of the Base ecosystem, leveraging its 110 million globally verified users. By providing a strong liquidity foundation for this ecosystem, BSX is poised for significant success,” commented Edward, Managing Partner at HTX Ventures. “BSX serves a large traditional finance customer base, and at HTX Ventures, we are excited to support this Web3 onboarding journey.”
“We’re focused on building a key lego block in the DeFi ecosystem. By launching on Coinbase’s Base L2 we are a key beneficiary of Coinbase’s massive user base moving on-chain to Base and then to DeFi applications. Our vision is to build a consolidated platform including BSX Trade, BSX Earn, and BSX 1000.” Said BSX Team.
About BSX
BSX is a decentralized derivatives trading platform built on Base. BSX offers perpetuals trading at 1000x leverage and also a spot market. The firm is backed by Blockchain Capital and the Base Ecosystem Fund and is advised by Athur Hayes.
About HTX Ventures
HTX Ventures, the global investment division of HTX, integrates investment, incubation, and research to identify the best and brightest teams worldwide. With more than decade-long history as an industry pioneer, HTX Ventures excels at identifying cutting-edge technologies and emerging business models within the sector. To foster growth within the blockchain ecosystem, we provide comprehensive support to projects, including financing, resources, and strategic advice.
HTX Ventures currently backs over 300 projects spanning multiple blockchain sectors, with select high-quality initiatives already trading on the HTX exchange. Furthermore, as one of the most active FOF (Fund of Funds) funds, HTX Ventures invests in 30 top global funds and collaborates with leading blockchain funds such as Polychain, Dragonfly, Bankless, Gitcoin, Figment, Nomad, Animoca, and Hack VC to jointly build a blockchain ecosystem. Visit us here.
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