ICOs

Ethereum

Ex-Credit Suisse Exec to Launch ICO for Luxury Good Platform

A former executive for Credit Suisse is preparing to launch an initial coin offering (ICO) for a new ethereum-based startup.

Business  ·  2 November 2017
Crime

US Government Arrests and Charges Alleged ICO Fraudster

New charges have been filed against a New York businessman accused in September of defrauding investors through two initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  2 November 2017
Regulation

SEC: Celebrity ICO Endorsements Could Be Illegal

Celebrities who endorse initial coin offerings may be in violation of the law, the SEC said today.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 November 2017
Regulation

New Zealand Regulator: Cryptocurrencies Are Securities

New Zealand's chief financial regulator has published new guidelines for local initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  1 November 2017
Ethereum

Survey: Younger Americans More Interested in Cryptocurrencies, ICOs

A new survey released today found that 31.6 percent of Americans have heard of ethereum, while only 22.1 percent have have heard of ripple.

Markets  ·  31 October 2017
Governance

Swarm Closes $5.5 Million ICO for Alternative Investment Fund

Another experiment in blockchain powered governance went underway nearly as soon as its token sale ended.

Markets  ·  31 October 2017
Investments

Last Laugh? Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Talks Plans for Token Launch

Now we know why Dilbert comics have been poking fun at blockchain mania – creator Scott Adams has been right in the middle of it.

Markets  ·  31 October 2017
Japan

Japanese Financial Watchdog Issues Warning over ICO Risks

Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued a statement warning investors of the risks associated with initial coin offerings or ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 October 2017
ICOs

The Basics on FACTS: A New Model for Compliant ICOs

Must ICOs choose between a non-compliant utility token or a complaint security token that doesn’t work in commerce? Jaron Lukasiewicz proposes a fix.

Markets  ·  29 October 2017
Regulation

D3 Unveiled: Russian Platform Would Turn Legacy CSDs into Crypto Custodians

Execs at Russia's National Settlement Depository have revealed new details about a planned blockchain-based cryptocurrency depository platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 October 2017
Markets

Diverse Team, Diverse Portfolio: Amentum Raising $10 Million Crypto Fund

The Amentum team includes veterans of blockchain startups Purse.io and Chain – but also a private equity investor and a former construction manager.

Markets  ·  27 October 2017
Markets

Multicoin Capital Plans $100 Million Raise for New Blockchain Investment Fund

This hedge fund is betting that blockchain can drive the price of middlemen down to zero, raising $100 million to invest in a range of tokens.

Markets  ·  26 October 2017
Investments

Tokenized Tor? A16z, DFJ and More Back Private Internet Project Orchid

Orchid Labs has attracted big investors to its vision of a more private internet, revealing millions already raised in a private token sale.

Business  ·  26 October 2017
Investments

Pantera Leads $5 Million Investment in Video Streaming Token Pre-Sale

A group of veteran blockchain VCs is funding a new token aimed at creating a decentralized video file exchange network.

Markets  ·  26 October 2017
Funding Rounds

Templum Raises $2.7 Million in Bid to Launch Regulated Token Trading System

New York-based blockchain startup Templum has raised $2.7 million in a new seed funding round.

Business  ·  26 October 2017