ICOs

Regulation

Initial Coin Offerings: Where the SEC Might Stand

Should purveyors of ICOs fear the long arm of US law? Legal experts cite a recent case that suggests the answer may be yes.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 June 2017
Markets

Civic’s ICO Sells Out Before Sale, But Crowd to Get Second Chance

Decentralized identity startup Civic has already sold out of its planned token offering – even before the sale took place.

Markets  ·  13 June 2017
Ethereum

Advertising Trade Group to Use Ethereum Tokens in Fight Against Online Fraud

Digital advertising group DMA has announced the launch adChain, an ethereum-based solution for online marketers.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2017
Ethereum

Bitcoin, Ethereum and a New Direction for Cryptocurrency Investment

Could there be an asset reallocation ongoing in the crypto sector? That's one possible takeaway from CoinDesk's recent State of Blockchain report.

Business  ·  12 June 2017
Markets

ICO Investments Pass VC Funding in Blockchain Market First

CoinDesk data suggests that entrepreneurs in the blockchain industry are now raising more money via initial coin offerings than traditional VC rounds.

Business  ·  9 June 2017
Ethereum

At MoneyConf, An Unexpectedly Subdued Outlook for Blockchain

While disruption is not as strong as anticipated, MoneyConf 2017 showcased how blockchain is steadily becoming an important part of the fintech scene.

Business  ·  8 June 2017
ICOs

Back to Basics for Blockchain Tokens?

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses recent trends around initial coin offerings (ICOs) – and how the game seems to be changing.

Markets  ·  5 June 2017
Ethereum

Why the Blockchain Needs More Failures to Succeed

Tired of scams? Entrepreneur William Mougayar argues that more failures are needed to take the blockchain industry to the next level.

Business  ·  3 June 2017
Investments

A Dispassionate Defense of ICOs as an OK Thing

Everyone seems to have an opinion on cryptographic 'tokens' of late. But maybe we should save the moral outrage?

Markets  ·  2 June 2017
Markets

A Discussion on Responsible Protocol Token Funding

Early token sale pioneer Tom Ding shares his thoughts on how projects can best use the ICO funding method.

Markets  ·  2 June 2017
ICOs

USV’s Fred Wilson: ICOs Won’t Displace VC Investors

USV co-founder Fred Wilson isn't all that concerned about initial coin offerings, or ICOs, disrupting his line of work.

Business  ·  1 June 2017
Regulation

A Facebook Investor is Calling for Regulated ICO Investment Products

Asset manager ARK Invest would like to diversify its portfolio into ICOs, but, for now, a barrier of regulatory hurdles stands in the way.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 May 2017
Bitcoin

Consensus 2017 Recap: Panels Cast Wide Net for Blockchain Discussions

A look back at some of the fascinating and diverse panels that took place at Consensus 2017 this week.

Business  ·  28 May 2017
ICOs

Consensus 2017 Recap: The Biggest Main Stage Moments

A roundup of the major events that took place on the Consensus 2017 main stage earlier this week.

Business  ·  27 May 2017
Investments

Skeptical of ICOs? Investor Vinny Lingham Can Change Your Mind With a Marker

The blockchain startup launched by Gyft founder Vinny Lingham is planning to launch an ICO.

Business  ·  26 May 2017