ICOs

Regulation

The Gentrification of ICOs Is Underway

The ICO neighborhood, so to speak, is cleaning up, though University of Dublin's Paul Ennis suggests this may not exactly be a future to fear.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 November 2017
Regulation

ICOs on Our Terms and Conditions

How to structure token sales that comply with securities laws open participation to a diverse range of purchasers and enhance value for all involved.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 November 2017
Tezos

The Beginning? Tezos Could Open Doors for ICO Litigation

Class-action litigators in the U.S. appear to be positioning for a potential pop in the hot initial coin offering market.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 November 2017
Ethereum

Kik Might Just Move Its ICO Tokens to a New Blockchain

A high-profile ICO project is re-evaluating whether it will stick with the ethereum network or shift to a more scalable and lower-cost solution.

Markets  ·  16 November 2017
Tezos

Tezos Founders Hit With Second Class Action Suit

A second class action lawsuit has been filed against the founders of blockchain startup Tezos, alleging violation of U.S. securities law.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2017
ICOs

Fujitsu Eyes Cryptocurrency Trading With Cross-Blockchain Payments Tech

Japanese IT firm has unveiled a new payments technology designed to facilitate transactions between blockchains.

Business  ·  15 November 2017
ICOs

UK Finance Regulator Warns Against Cryptocurrency Derivatives

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority warned against investing in cryptocurrency-based contracts in a post published Tuesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 November 2017
Markets

Russian Central Bank Official: ICOs Have ‘Huge Potential’

A senior official at Russia's central bank said earlier today that he believes initial coin offerings could drive funding opportunities for startups.

Markets  ·  14 November 2017
Europe

European Financial Regulator Warns Investors On ICO Risks

The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued statements outlining the perceived risks of ICOs for investors and startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 November 2017
Regulation

The SAFT Is a Symptom of Regulatory Uncertainty

The SAFT framework, despite its limitations, is a reasonable path forward for token issuers given the ambiguity of current laws, writes Jerry Brito.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 November 2017
Ethereum

Ethereum to ICOs: You’re Doing It Wrong

Ethereum devs have harsh words for many ICO launches, but outline the steps issuers can take to make their projects less sketchy.

Tech  ·  10 November 2017
Ethereum

ICO Funds Among Millions Frozen In Parity Wallets

Several high-profile ICO issuers have been affected by the Parity exploit, which has left more than $150 million in ether frozen.

Tech  ·  9 November 2017
Investments

A More Equitable ICO? Why Blockstack Said No to a Token Pre-Sale

Disappointed in the way ICOs are often handled, and needing wide distribution, Blockstack has dropped the pre-sale for its upcoming token launch.

Markets  ·  7 November 2017
Bitcoin

MIT Media Lab Director: ICOs Are ‘Attracting the Wrong People’

MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito is joining the ranks of outspoken critics who believe the market for blockchain-based tokens is overheated.

Tech  ·  5 November 2017
Investments

Blockchain Startup With Disney Roots Completes $13.7 Million ICO

Blockchain startup Dragonchain has raised approximately $13.7 million in an initial coin offering (ICO).

Markets  ·  3 November 2017