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EQONEX Group Shareholders Vote to Change Name of Listed Entity to EQONEX Limited at AGM
Diginex Limited (Nasdaq: EQOS), a digital assets financial services company, today announced that its shareholders voted in favor of changing its corporate name to EQONEX Limited (‘the Company’). The Company’s Nasdaq ticker, EQOS will remain.
The change in name was approved by shareholders at the Company’s first annual general meeting (AGM). The decision represents the final step in the unification of the Company’s businesses under the EQONEX brand, following a rebrand which was initiated in June 2021.
The EQONEX brand brings a focus to the crypto ecosystem of companies that represent the EQONEX group, which comprise: EQONEX, a crypto spot and derivatives exchange, Digivault, a UK FCA registered crypto custodian, Bletchley Park, an asset manager, EQONEX Investment Products, a forthcoming investment products business, EQONEX Lending, a crypto borrowing and lending platform, Access Trading, a multivenue trading platform, and EQONEX Capital, which offers crypto securitization services.
The rebrand to EQONEX, follows the divestment of Diginex Solutions, the ESG blockchain solutions company, in May 2020.
Richard Byworth, CEO at EQONEX Group, said: “The change of our corporate name represents the last step in our efforts to align all our businesses under the EQONEX brand. We are delighted that a majority of our shareholders voted in favor of the move and continue to support us as we are poised to become a leader in digital asset financial services.”
As well as the vote in favor of changing the new corporate name, all of the resolutions submitted for shareholder approval were adopted including:
- The Directors’ Statement and the Singapore Statutory Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the Company’s financial year ended March 31, 2021
- UHY Lee Seng Chan & Co. re-appointed as the Company’s statutory auditors
- Authority to the Company’s board of directors to allot and issue ordinary shares of the Company
- Authority to the Company’s board of directors to offer and grant equity compensation awards
- The notice period required for Board meetings to be reduced from 14 to 3 calendar days
Chi-Won Yoon, Chairman of EQONEX Group, said: “There have been a lot of positive developments since we listed on Nasdaq a year ago. The unique value proposition of our EQONEX ecosystem is gradually coming together to provide a full one-stop-shop for investors in this asset class. The fiscal year 2022 is set to be yet another exciting year and we look forward to delivering more value to our shareholders.”
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Omnichain protocols offer the answer to blockchain fragmentation
Blockchain fragmentation, stemming from the proliferation of diverse blockchain networks, poses challenges for interoperability and seamless data exchange. In response, omnichain protocols emerge as a solution to bridge these fragmented ecosystems.
These protocols aim to create a unified framework that enables communication and data transfer across multiple blockchain networks. By establishing common standards and protocols, omnichain solutions facilitate interoperability, allowing different blockchains to interact seamlessly.
The adoption of omnichain protocols addresses key issues such as data silos, redundant processes, and inefficiencies caused by blockchain fragmentation. These protocols enable businesses and developers to leverage the strengths of various blockchain networks while mitigating the drawbacks of fragmentation.
With omnichain protocols, organizations can achieve greater flexibility, scalability, and efficiency in their blockchain implementations. These protocols provide a foundation for building interconnected blockchain ecosystems, fostering innovation and collaboration across industries.
As blockchain technology continues to evolve, omnichain protocols play a vital role in overcoming the challenges of blockchain fragmentation and unlocking the full potential of distributed ledger technology.
Source: cointepegraph.com
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State-owned German Bank Set to Introduce Blockchain-Backed Digital Bonds
Germany’s state-owned bank, Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau (KfW), is set to embrace the digital age by issuing its first blockchain-based digital bond. This move signals the bank’s foray into blockchain technology and its commitment to driving its adoption in the financial sector.
The bond that KfW plans to issue will be tokenized, marking it as a ‘crypto security.’ This tokenization involves representing the bond on a blockchain, enabling validation of its transactional history and ownership.
Tokenizing bonds offers several advantages, including the automation of various aspects of bond management such as interest payments and maturity settlements. Additionally, it reduces the need for intermediaries in the process, thereby cutting down on overall transaction costs.
Melanie Kehr, a member of the Executive Board of KfW Group, expressed the bank’s innovative approach in testing new financial market products. She emphasized that the issuance of the digital bond under the German Electronic Securities Act reflects the bank’s commitment to exploring innovative solutions in the financial market.
The issuance of the blockchain-based bond marks a significant step for KfW, as it seeks to attract investors and enhance efficiency and scalability in bond transactions. Tim Armbruster, Treasurer at KfW, highlighted the importance of digitalization in increasing efficiency and scalability, emphasizing the bank’s goal of attracting a wide range of investors for the digital bond.
KfW plans to engage in dialogues with institutional investors in Europe to better understand their needs and explore the potential of blockchain technology in fintech. Cashlink Technologies GmbH, a Frankfurt-based fintech company, will serve as the crypto securities registrar for KfW, facilitating the issuance of the digital bond.
The decision by KfW to issue a blockchain-based digital bond underscores the growing interest in blockchain technology within the financial sector. It represents a significant step towards leveraging blockchain for innovation and efficiency in financial markets.
Source: cryptonews.com
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