ICOs

Regulation

ICOs Draw Fire at US Congressional Hearing

Members of the House of Representatives held a hearing to determine what, if any, regulations are needed in the ICO space.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2018
Regulation

Google to Ban ICO and Crypto Ads Starting In June

Google has said it will change its financial product policy in June to effectively ban advertisements related to cryptocurrency and ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2018
Regulation

What to Expect When Congress Talks ICOs Today

The U.S. House's Capital Markets, Securities and Investment subcommittee will explore cryptocurrencies and ICO markets in a hearing on Wednesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 March 2018
Investments

OpenBazaar Raises $5 Million from Bitmain, OMERS Ventures

OB1, the development company behind decentralized online marketplace OpenBazaar, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round.

Business  ·  13 March 2018
Regulation

Report: South Korea Could Ease Its ICO Ban

South Korea's ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be relaxed in the months ahead, according to a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2018
ICOs

Malaysian Central Bank Slams ICO for Misleading Logo

A Malaysian initial coin offering organizer has been flagged by the central bank over its unauthorized use of national and institutional symbols.

Markets  ·  12 March 2018
Regulation

ICO Issuers: Fix the Problem Before the SEC Fixes It for You

If you sold tokens to unaccredited investors, or otherwise have not complied with the federal securities laws, make it right before the SEC finds you.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

US Congress to Discuss ICOs in Hearing Next Week

A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.

Markets  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

Crypto Industry Should Self Regulate, Says CFTC Commissioner

CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reiterated his position on Wednesday that the crypto industry should establish a self-regulatory organization.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

US Officials Praise Blockchain Amid ICO Concerns

Crypto regulation and government applications of blockchain were hot topics at day two of the D.C. Blockchain Summit.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

Crypto’s Biggest ICOs Stay Silent on SEC Subpoenas

ICO issuers that have raised $50 million or more in token sales are being tightlipped when it comes to inquiries about SEC subpoenas.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2018
Regulation

SEC Chair Says ‘We Are Watching’ As Companies Launch ICOs

SEC chairman Jay Clayton explained why token sales qualify as securities offerings in an interview with Fox Business.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2018
Markets

Korean Messaging Giant Kakao to Launch Blockchain Subsidiary

South Korean internet giant Kakao, which owns the popular messaging app Kakao Talk, is reportedly moving to integrate blockchain in its business.

Business  ·  6 March 2018
Regulation

What If the SEC Is Going After the SAFT?

Rumors are swirling that the SEC is targeting a notable startup structure for tokens, but no one knows for sure what would happen if it did.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Investments

The Father of the JOBS Act Is Helping Build a Next-Generation ICO

The man credited for being the "Father of the Jobs Act" is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.

Business  ·  5 March 2018