Many consider blockchain to be a global panacea, or rather a force capable of transforming conventional industries
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Aside from all things finance, blockchain is making inroads into industries that necessitate secure and transparent recordkeeping. Real estate, being one such industry, is currently witnessing a number of projects that offer new and pioneering solutions.
There are also emerging blockchain-based real estate listing and trading platforms cropping up such as Real and ATLANT. These companies promise to revolutionize buying and selling of real estate by using functionalities enabled by blockchain such as smart contracts and cryptocurrencies.
Then there are some bold and creative applications. Virtual reality platform Decentraland is scheduled to have its virtual land auction where participants can buy their own piece of virtual real estate. Blockchain will be used for records of ownership. Some may think the concept of trading virtual land is radical, but sale of items in virtual worlds coupled with online games has been lucrative for developers and gamers alike.
With the aforementioned use cases developing, it will be fascinating to see what the impact of blockchain will be on the global real estate market.
Securing land records
Blockchain and land registry appear to be a great match. Transparency and decentralized recordkeeping offered by blockchain may help combat tampering and forgery, which is easy to do with paper records. Governments are banking on this to promote trust in government records.
Partnering with BitFury, The Republic of Georgia – the country, not the US state – was among the first to announce its intention to use blockchain for land records. Earlier this year, the government revealed that its system had already registered more than 100,000 documents.
Sweden, Russia, and the UAE are all working to implement similar systems. Such projects could be highly beneficial if also pursued in developing countries where land grabbing continues to be a major injustice.
Facilitating Trade
Blockchain and smart contracts are also poised to be major game changers in the real estate business. Most of the available apps and services in real estate are still based on the usual means of selling which focus mainly on listing. REX, for instance, allows for free listing and searching of properties.
Middlemen such as real estate agents, banks, and lawyers, factor in greatly into the process. This involvement is among the reasons why transactions can take weeks to conclude.
Others, like Real, allow users to easily participate in pooled invest in major property developments using tokens.
Just last October, an apartment in Ukraine was sold over the Ethereum blockchain using smart contracts. It’s considered to be the first real property to have been sold over the blockchain. While this is a still-unique example, it shows that people are now starting to place much trust on blockchain to use it for major financial transactions such as real estate sales.
It is somewhat ironic that while there’s an increasing interest from the average consumer to delve into digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, many still find it strange to invest in virtual assets. However, there is money in games.
The global games market is expected to be worth over $108 billion in 2017. Virtual worlds and games such as Second Life, Minecraft, and World of Warcraft have user bases in the millions. Rare items in these games have been known to sell for thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality project Decentraland has been working on its blockchain-driven virtual world. The company made waves back in August after quickly raising $26 million in its wildly successful ICO. Now, the project has moved on to the next crucial stage where the first land parcels (dubbed “Genesis City”) in its virtual world is scheduled to be sold via auction.
The event will require the use of the project’s own MANA crypto tokens and will use the Ethereum blockchain to record transactions.
Just the Start
As seen in these efforts, the technology is clearly ushering changes in how land ownership can be recorded and how real property can be traded. It even challenges how we understand the bounds of what we refer to as “real estate.”
Use in land registry seems straightforward and leverages the strengths of blockchain for record keeping. Its benefits can be world-changing as transparency in land ownership could help prevent human abuse. Blockchain platforms could also help speed up the process of buying real estate thanks to smart contracts and cryptocurrencies.
Fewer intermediaries may also result in cheaper transactions all around. The emergence of virtual worlds would surely spark the debate on the limits of what we refer to as “real estate.”
Given the pace of developments in blockchain technology, these may just be the start. Wider acceptance by consumers and better laid out regulations would further legitimize blockchain and encourage more people to use such platforms for their forays into real estate.
Aside from all things finance, blockchain is making inroads into industries that necessitate secure and transparent recordkeeping. Real estate, being one such industry, is currently witnessing a number of projects that offer new and pioneering solutions.
There are also emerging blockchain-based real estate listing and trading platforms cropping up such as Real and ATLANT. These companies promise to revolutionize buying and selling of real estate by using functionalities enabled by blockchain such as smart contracts and cryptocurrencies.
Then there are some bold and creative applications. Virtual reality platform Decentraland is scheduled to have its virtual land auction where participants can buy their own piece of virtual real estate. Blockchain will be used for records of ownership. Some may think the concept of trading virtual land is radical, but sale of items in virtual worlds coupled with online games has been lucrative for developers and gamers alike.
With the aforementioned use cases developing, it will be fascinating to see what the impact of blockchain will be on the global real estate market.
Securing land records
Blockchain and land registry appear to be a great match. Transparency and decentralized recordkeeping offered by blockchain may help combat tampering and forgery, which is easy to do with paper records. Governments are banking on this to promote trust in government records.
Partnering with BitFury, The Republic of Georgia – the country, not the US state – was among the first to announce its intention to use blockchain for land records. Earlier this year, the government revealed that its system had already registered more than 100,000 documents.
Sweden, Russia, and the UAE are all working to implement similar systems. Such projects could be highly beneficial if also pursued in developing countries where land grabbing continues to be a major injustice.
Facilitating Trade
Blockchain and smart contracts are also poised to be major game changers in the real estate business. Most of the available apps and services in real estate are still based on the usual means of selling which focus mainly on listing. REX, for instance, allows for free listing and searching of properties.
Middlemen such as real estate agents, banks, and lawyers, factor in greatly into the process. This involvement is among the reasons why transactions can take weeks to conclude.
Others, like Real, allow users to easily participate in pooled invest in major property developments using tokens.
Just last October, an apartment in Ukraine was sold over the Ethereum blockchain using smart contracts. It’s considered to be the first real property to have been sold over the blockchain. While this is a still-unique example, it shows that people are now starting to place much trust on blockchain to use it for major financial transactions such as real estate sales.
It is somewhat ironic that while there’s an increasing interest from the average consumer to delve into digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, many still find it strange to invest in virtual assets. However, there is money in games.
The global games market is expected to be worth over $108 billion in 2017. Virtual worlds and games such as Second Life, Minecraft, and World of Warcraft have user bases in the millions. Rare items in these games have been known to sell for thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality project Decentraland has been working on its blockchain-driven virtual world. The company made waves back in August after quickly raising $26 million in its wildly successful ICO. Now, the project has moved on to the next crucial stage where the first land parcels (dubbed “Genesis City”) in its virtual world is scheduled to be sold via auction.
The event will require the use of the project’s own MANA crypto tokens and will use the Ethereum blockchain to record transactions.
Just the Start
As seen in these efforts, the technology is clearly ushering changes in how land ownership can be recorded and how real property can be traded. It even challenges how we understand the bounds of what we refer to as “real estate.”
Use in land registry seems straightforward and leverages the strengths of blockchain for record keeping. Its benefits can be world-changing as transparency in land ownership could help prevent human abuse. Blockchain platforms could also help speed up the process of buying real estate thanks to smart contracts and cryptocurrencies.
Fewer intermediaries may also result in cheaper transactions all around. The emergence of virtual worlds would surely spark the debate on the limits of what we refer to as “real estate.”
Given the pace of developments in blockchain technology, these may just be the start. Wider acceptance by consumers and better laid out regulations would further legitimize blockchain and encourage more people to use such platforms for their forays into real estate.
As event contracts are set for ‘super-cycle’ growth in volumes and recognition, retail brokers simply can’t stay behind. But can regulated entities integrate a product that is awfully similar to betting?
Join builders across the ecosystemto gain insight into the industry's current and future stance on prediction markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
Better understanding of how the CME, Plus500, and prediction platforms collaborate
Assessment of 2026’s expected volumes and new ‘event’ areas ripe for contracts
Cross-industry understanding of different strategies by brokers (co-opt, partner, buy)
As event contracts are set for ‘super-cycle’ growth in volumes and recognition, retail brokers simply can’t stay behind. But can regulated entities integrate a product that is awfully similar to betting?
Join builders across the ecosystemto gain insight into the industry's current and future stance on prediction markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
Better understanding of how the CME, Plus500, and prediction platforms collaborate
Assessment of 2026’s expected volumes and new ‘event’ areas ripe for contracts
Cross-industry understanding of different strategies by brokers (co-opt, partner, buy)
As event contracts are set for ‘super-cycle’ growth in volumes and recognition, retail brokers simply can’t stay behind. But can regulated entities integrate a product that is awfully similar to betting?
Join builders across the ecosystemto gain insight into the industry's current and future stance on prediction markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
Better understanding of how the CME, Plus500, and prediction platforms collaborate
Assessment of 2026’s expected volumes and new ‘event’ areas ripe for contracts
Cross-industry understanding of different strategies by brokers (co-opt, partner, buy)
As event contracts are set for ‘super-cycle’ growth in volumes and recognition, retail brokers simply can’t stay behind. But can regulated entities integrate a product that is awfully similar to betting?
Join builders across the ecosystemto gain insight into the industry's current and future stance on prediction markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
Better understanding of how the CME, Plus500, and prediction platforms collaborate
Assessment of 2026’s expected volumes and new ‘event’ areas ripe for contracts
Cross-industry understanding of different strategies by brokers (co-opt, partner, buy)
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
