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Reginald Ringgold III is the founder of BlockVest, a platform that combines cryptocurrency exchange functionality with fund management services. He brings expertise in traditional corporate finance to the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector.
1Interview
2018First on the show
Jul 2018Latest appearance
20 minOn camera
19:59
Latest interview · Jul 24, 2018Reginald Ringgold on BlockVest as crypto exchange and fundWatch the episode →
In their own words
“We believe firmly that in the next five years every single asset and the 1.2 quadrillion globally and derivatives will be put into a smart contract and become a digital asset.”
Key points from the latest interview
- BlockVest plans to tokenize assets and derivatives onto blockchain using smart contracts and distributed ledger technology.
- BlockVest offers cryptocurrency trading with futures, leverage, and OTC derivatives settled in crypto rather than fiat currency.
- The platform uses segregated wallets for different assets to prevent margin calls on one position from liquidating others.
- BlockVest aims to obtain licenses as a Futures Commission Merchant and retail foreign exchange dealer with minimum capitalization requirements.
- Invest nodes allow cryptocurrency holders to generate passive income through leasing mechanisms similar to traditional annuities.