ICOs

Tezos

Tezos Has a New Board, But What About the Money?

Tezos may be embroiled in a back-room brawl, but what does this mean for the funds raised at ICO? The answer to that question isn't so clear.

Markets  ·  2 February 2018
China

Cloud Network Xunlei Hit By Class Actions Over ICO

China-based cloud content delivery network Xunlei has been hit by two class action suits over alleged illegal ICO activity.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 February 2018
Investments

Alt-Right ICO? Gab to Sell $10 Million in Tokens

A controversial social network seeks funding via an ICO to develop its platform for those disaffected by today's social media monopoly.

Markets  ·  1 February 2018
Markets

Investing in the Next ‘It’ Blockchain Isn’t So Easy

With ICO burnout coming, investors at the Blockchain Connect conference last week discussed what projects really pique their interest.

Markets  ·  31 January 2018
Bitcoin

I Don’t Hate Cryptocurrency, But…

Angel investor and entrepreneur Jason Calacanis argues that the cryptocurrency boom will end badly for most investors.

Markets  ·  31 January 2018
Regulation

Hong Kong to Educate Public on Crypto and ICOs

Hong Kong authorities have launched a public education campaign on the risks associated with ICO and cryptocurrency investment.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 January 2018
Investments

This Token Promises Not to Spam You on Social Media

Singapore-based marketing company Jet8 has proved the value of cool teens in Asia, and with this ICO, it goes global.

Markets  ·  30 January 2018
Regulation

Philippines SEC Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, ICOs

The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has said that it is developing rules around crypto trading to curb the risk of fraud.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2018
Regulation

Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk

The securities commissioner of the U.S. state of Kansas has issued a warning on the risks of cryptocurrency and ICO investments.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2018
Regulation

Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations

A Texas financial regulator has issued a cease-and-desist order, this time to decentralized banking platform AriseBank.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2018
Regulation

Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Draft Law on ICO Regulation

Russia's Finance Ministry has introduced a draft federal law on the regulation of digital assets and initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 January 2018
Regulation

Chinese Finance Association Cautions on Overseas ICOs

China's National Internet Finance Association, a self-regulatory group, has warned against participating in overseas ICOs and cryptocurrency trading.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 January 2018
Ethereum

Why a $39 Million ICO Chose Stellar Over Ethereum

Mobius Network has raised $39 million in its token sale, opting to use the Stellar network instead of the more popular ethereum.

Tech  ·  25 January 2018
ICOs

Digital Marketplace Startup Completes $15 Million Token Sale

Listia announced Wednesday it had raised $15 million in an ICO and will launch its decentralized marketplace Ink Protocol next month.

Business  ·  24 January 2018
Regulation

Would Israel’s ICO Tax Plan Retain Startups or Scare Them Off?

While some say the guidelines proposed by Israel's tax authority would legitimize token sales, others balk at the notion of taxing them at all.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 January 2018