ICOs

Latin America

Ripio Raises $31 Million in Private Ethereum Token Sale

Bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $31 million as part of a token presale ahead of a new credit network launch.

Business  ·  11 October 2017
Regulation

Abu Dhabi Markets Regulator Publishes ICO Guidance

The UAE's Abu Dhabi has released new guidelines for those looking to organize or participate in an initial coin offering (ICO).

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2017
Exchanges

Overstock’s Regulated Token Exchange Will Launch with Own ICO

Retail giant Overstock.com is to launch its new regulated token exchange with its own initial coin offering (ICO), according to a news report.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2017
Regulation

Transparent ICOs? Blockchain Projects Prove Value with New Accounting Tech

Blockchain startup Balanc3 is launching a new accounting platform for ICOs, one aimed to give both issuers and investors more peace of mind.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2017
Europe

Regulated Cryptocurrency Betting Just Got a Big Boost in Europe

Cryptocurrency gambling is opening up across a large swathe of Europe, as Malta licenses eSports platform Unikrn.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2017
Europe

ICO Central: Why Switzerland Will Remain Crypto Valley

Switzerland is poised to remain a hotbed of ICO activity, despite regulatory actions. But it should not try to be the only hub, writes Ian Simpson.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 October 2017
Investments

SEC Chair ‘Optimistic’ on Efforts to Catch ICO Bad Guys

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange commission offered new remarks on the topic of ICOs earlier today.

Markets  ·  4 October 2017
Exchanges

China State News Calls for ‘Iron Fist’ Regulation of Bitcoin Exchanges

China's Xinhua News Agency has defended regulators' recent decision to outlaw token sales and the exchange closures that followed.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 October 2017
Regulation

Where SAFT Falls Short

Limiting ICOs to accredited investors almost feels like a retreat from the goal of democratizing capital markets, columnist Michael J. Casey writes.

Markets  ·  4 October 2017
Regulation

Appcoin Law Part 2: The SAFT Solution

In the second part of a series on the legal issues for token sales, Marco Santori explains the SAFT Project's protections for issuers and investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 October 2017
Regulation

Not Just Overstock: Templum to Launch Regulated U.S. Exchange for ICOs

A new alternative trading system is entering the race to launch a regulated platform for ICO token trading in the U.S.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 October 2017
Regulation

SAFT Arrives: ‘Simple’ Investor Agreement Aims to Remove ICO Complexities

The opaque market for initial coin offerings is moving toward clarity with the release of a new framework for investors and issuers.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2017
Regulation

Why ICOs Should Want to Be Securities

If you were to dedicate years to building something revolutionary, wouldn’t you want the certainty it’s not a ticking legal time bomb?

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2017
Regulation

Case-By-Case or Cease-and-Desist? In Search Of a New Approach to ICOs

Regulators are taking positions on token sales, but CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson argues they may be approaching the industry from the wrong direction.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2017
Regulation

How to Legitimize the ICO Market (Crypto Lawyers Take Note)

A blockchain-focused lawyer explains why his profession should play a critical role in the growth and maturation of the ICO market.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 October 2017