ICOs

ICOs

A Former Politico Editor Is Using Ethereum to Help Fix Journalism

A new project staffed with media heavyweights envisions how news outlets could be disrupted and decentralized by blockchain tech.

Business  ·  6 July 2017
Ethereum

Tame the Whales? Developer Nick Johnson Thinks He Can Fix ICOs

A new proposal from Ethereum Foundation developer Nick Johnson takes aim at what some are calling chronic issues with ICOs.

Tech  ·  1 July 2017
Bitcoin

ICOs, Dumb Money and Ethereum’s (Eth)ical Dilemma

Investment strategist Matt Prusak outlines why he predicts a massive correction for ether and the other tokens built on ethereum.

Business  ·  1 July 2017
Ethereum

The $28-Billion Challenge: Can Ethereum Scale to Meet Demand?

A look at ethereum's scaling challenges that showcases how far the platform is from becoming the "world computer" originally envisioned.

Tech  ·  30 June 2017
Markets

Celebrity Investor Mark Cuban is About to Participate in His First ICO

Celebrity investor Mark Cuban has revealed he intends to purchase tokens as part of an ICO launched by one of his portfolio startups, Unikrn.

Markets  ·  29 June 2017
Markets

Pantera Capital to Raise $100 Million in Investment for ICO Hedge Fund

A new hedge fund backed by Pantera Capital has raised $100m to invest in the open-source digital token space.

Business  ·  28 June 2017
Venture Capital

Silicon Valley Accelerator 500 Startups Isn’t Backing ICOs – Yet

A famed early-stage Silicon Valley investment firm breaks its silence on ICOs and how the new funding method might affect its approach.

Business  ·  28 June 2017
Regulation

ASIC on Blockchain: Australia’s Securities Watchdog ‘Unlikely’ to Regulate ICOs

In a new interview with CoinDesk, ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft opens up about how the regulator is observing blockchain innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2017
Bitcoin

‘Flippening’ Flop? As Ethereum’s Price Pulls Back, Market Remains Bullish

After weeks of growth, it seems ether's much-hyped 'Flippening' – overtaking bitcoin as the most valuable cryptocurrency – is on hold.

Markets  ·  26 June 2017
Volatility

ICOs: Why There’s More Than One Way

EY's Pascal Leblanc discusses an alternative approach to ICOs, putting forth a new model aimed to mitigate the price volatility of tokens.

Markets  ·  25 June 2017
Bitcoin

Analyzing Ether: A Bitcoin Investor’s Skeptical Take

Miner and investor 'P4man' looks at the altcoin market to see if there is a credible alternative to bitcoin. Can ethereum cut the mustard?

Policy & regulation  ·  24 June 2017
Ethereum

No ICO: Hedge Fund Numerai Releases Blockchain Token But Skips the Funding

Autonomous hedge fund startup Numerai is releasing a new token today, though in a way that deviates from recent market trends.

Business  ·  21 June 2017
Ethereum

Armed with an Ethereum ICO, Can Kik Succeed Where Facebook Failed?

Social media platform Kik opens up about its plans to launch a cryptocurrency, saying the move could fulfill long-held business goals.

Tech  ·  21 June 2017
Ethereum

Too Easy? Critics Take Aim at Ethereum Token Standard Amid ICO Boom

Ethereum's token standard started with good intentions, but as ICO fever takes hold, some wonder if it's now too easy to raise funds.

Tech  ·  20 June 2017
ICOs

IMF Explores ICOs and Central Bank Coins in New Blockchain Note

A new research note from the IMF digs deep into blockchain, touching on topics in the technology's development both new and old.

Business  ·  20 June 2017