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A recent example of a RTO, although this time around with Blockchain-based, it's the shell that is deciding the the target...there must be dozens and dozens of blockchain companies who would relish the opportunity of a UK Main Market listing which must mean Block are holding all the cards.. Gla holders Exciting times. ;-) HIVE Blockchain Secures $115 Million In New Capital As Crypto Revolution Goes Full Bore Reverse Takeover of the World HIVE went public by using a technique called a 'reverse takeover'. As a refresher, this means that HIVE bought a 'shelf' company that could be listed on the TSX-V, and then used it to take HIVE's newly acquired assets public. While taking a company public in this way isn't the most common form of attracting capital, it makes a lot of sense in the crypto space. As the recent Ripple blast-off has demonstrated, things in crypto land move faster than any other market. So if a company wants to take full advantage of capital that is ready to deploy, hitting the market quickly is wise. In fact, crypto maven Mike Novogratz is planning his own reverse takeover of another TSX-V listable company, to launch his publicly traded crypto company. He is starting a new merchant bank, called Galaxy Digital LP. This bank is going to be dedicated to cryptos and the blockchain, and he hopes to have it trading pubicaly sometime this year. Via the acquisition of Vancouver-based First Coin Capital Corp., and the reverse takeover of an inactive firm called 'Bradmer Pharmaceuticals Inc.', his Galaxy Digital Holdings could be the first crypto focused merchant bank that is publicly listed in the world. If his plan goes off without a hitch, there is little doubt that the shares in Galaxy will join the ranks of actively bid crypto focused stocks. With all the action in this sector, it is hard to keep up with all the new opportunities that are emerging on an almost daily basis. http://cambridgehouse.com/news/7201/hive-blockchain-secures-115-million-in-new-capital-as-crypto-revolution-goes-full-bore

Lol MF, i'm not the one who's paranoid, only extremely excited at the prospect and potential multi-bag ahead on the "tremendously exciting opportunities" and potential "game changing" deal ahead, as described last week by Bloc's Chairman....and just to put you straight, Bloc doesn't have to invest a penny to bring a blockchain RTO to market. We've got no idea of how big the blockchain target company is or what the numbers will be, but Jon and Rodger have stated that any deal in the blockchain space will substantially larger than any deal Stapleton originally envisaged. Gla Holders.....Double figures very likely this week in anticipation. On and UP!!! ;-) Benefits as a Public Company Private companies, generally those with $100 million to several hundred million in revenue, are usually attracted to the prospect of going public. The company's securities become traded on an exchange, and thus enjoy greater liquidity. The original investors gain the ability of liquidating their holdings, providing for convenient exit alternatives to having the company buy back their shares. The company has greater access to capital markets, as management now has the option of issuing additional stock through secondary offerings. If stockholders possess warrants � giving them the right to purchase additional stock at a pre-determined price � the exercise of these options provides additional capital infusion into the company. Public companies often trade at higher multiples than do private companies; significantly increased liquidity means that both the general public and institutional investors (and large operational companies) have access to the company's stock, which can drive up prices. Management also has more strategic options to pursue growth, including mergers and acquisitions. As stewards of the acquiring company, they can use company stock as the currency with which to acquire target companies. Finally, because public shares are more liquid, management can use stock incentive plans in order to attract and retain employees.

Bitcoin, and the idea of digital cash, has taken hold of the banking sector as banks and financial institutions start to experiment internally with blockchains and cryptocurrencies in order to be at the forefront of these technologies. This, coupled with the fact that government organisations and even global leadership bodies such as the G20 are looking to regulate cryptocurrencies, again give more legitimacy and longevity to the industry. The latest wave of adoption is now coming from corporations who, traditionally have come to be successful thanks to their centralized domination over different aspects of the market. Microsoft, in the world of computing, are legendary in driving the world to be digital; then there is Amazon, the pioneers of e-commerce. These companies are in some manner getting forced towards blockchain technology as it has become apparent that this is the future, and even though it goes against their centralized values, they simply cannot miss out. ................................ Oracle and others also entering the space Oracle, the world�s second-largest software company, also recently unveiled blockchain products, and will be releasing them over the next two months. Again, it was a similar cloud service built on the open-source Hyperledger Fabric project like Microsoft, and equally similar to IBM�s blockchain service, announced a year ago. Major companies are also jumping on the blockchain bandwagon in different easy, shapes and forms. Huawei is loading its phones with a built-in Bitcoin wallet; Samsung revealed that it will use blockchain for managing its global supply chain; Spanish banking group BBVA became the first global bank to issue a loan on a blockchain, and use-cases continue to grow around the world. ...................................... Why the blockchain drive? It was not long ago that people were calling Bitcoin a fad, a scam, and something that will not last for long. Those voices have been silenced somewhat as even banks, one of the biggest detractors of cryptocurrencies, are realising that they need to be on the forefront of this emerging technology. The excitement is spreading, and it is creating an arms race even outside banks and the finance sector. Blockchain technology, while intrinsically attached to cryptocurrencies, also has many applications for other sectors. These applications are being explored, and evaluated. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Samsung, Huawei and others, all realize that with all these possibilities, it would be blind to not dive in, and quick. https://cointelegraph.com/news/amazon-microsofts-move-to-blockchain-centralized-companies-into-decentralized-ecosystem

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