You have no idea what you are talking about. The Blackstar Digital Trading Platform ("BDTP") that is the system and method patent was never intended to stand on its own. Per the Q3 2023 filing "The completion of our software platform depends on our ability to license it to an existing Alternative Trading System (“ATS”) or for us to possibly register as an ATS." They have been talking about this SEC Alternative Trading System (ATS) issue since 2017 in an attempt to conform with the regulations regarding securities. Problem number one as filed in the AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO FORM S-1 dated June 16th "The SEC however has not yet proposed regulations for ATS trading of digital securities and is treating ATS applications under existing regulations". Ever see a stinky pink ticker sell so many shares for so many years off the very same narrative?
Was well said, "the patent is standing and will stand on its own" That's worth a lot...
We understand that we may be required to register as an ATS. Alternatively, we may seek an exemption if we are able to establish a relationship with OTC Market Group to quote our stock on the OTCQB page alongside the Market Makers...
We currently intend to seek a contractual arrangement such as a license with an existing ATS for a quoting service, similar to the current listing of our common stock with OTC Markets Group. At this time, no ATS has committed to an arrangement. We intend to continue having discussions with various ATS's until we have secured an arrangement that will allow the BDTP™ platform to operate.
The patent narrative that has been perpetuated on social media for weeks now is full of misinformation. The patent is a system and method patent that details the functionality of the Digital Trading Platform ("BDTP"). They have been talking about this trading platform for years. The links to the press releases reveals commonality between the press releases for the past three years from September 2020 to September 2023.
The completion of our software platform depends on our ability to license it to an existing Alternative Trading System (“ATS”) or for us to possibly register as an ATS, which we do not intend to do at this time as we would prefer to license our platform to an existing ATS. The platform is not currently operational or in use by anyone. More details regarding the BDTP TM can be found in the most recent registration statement on Form S-1, as amended.
SEC Alternative Trading System The final significant regulatory challenge involves the Alternative Trading System (“ATS”) as defined under 17 CFR §242.300. We understand the SEC position on digital securities to be that digital assets are required to be traded through an ATS, with which we agree. An ATS must comply with many control, regulatory, reporting, securities, inspection, procedural, and disclosure requirements. The SEC however has not yet proposed regulations for ATS trading of digital securities and is treating ATS applications under existing regulations.