ICOs

Bitcoin

Blockchain Entrepreneurs Target Apple and Google at Token Summit

The Token Summit was held today, showcasing how a blockchain-based economy may be on the horizon with real-world applications that serve actual needs.

Tech  ·  25 May 2017
Ethereum

ICOs Going Mainstream? Chat App Kik to Launch Token Sale

Messaging service Kik has revealed plans to launch its own cryptocurrency and ultimately create a new ecosystem for digital services.

Business  ·  25 May 2017
Regulation

Consensus 2017: Advice From a Lawyer to ICOs: ‘Don’t Be Stupid’

The legality of the ICO as a funding vehicle was discussed on day three of CoinDesk's annual Consensus event.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 May 2017
Exchanges

Consensus 2017: Bitcoin Exchange Execs See Promise in Multi-Token Future

Exchange operators take the stage at Consensus 2017 to talk tokens, ICOs and building an exchange from scratch.

Business  ·  24 May 2017
Exchanges

Coinbase Today: Armstrong Talks Token, ICOs and Blockchain’s Netscape

CoinDesk's Pete Rizzo talks to Coinbase CEO and founder Brian Armstrong about the firm's plans and changes in the wider blockchain arena.

Business  ·  24 May 2017
Bitcoin

Consensus 2017: The Ups and Downs of Digital Currencies

Two panels at Consensus 2017 conference focused on both the promise and pitfalls of digital currencies and blockchain assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 May 2017
Markets

Entrepreneur Vinny Lingham to Announce ICO at Consensus 2017

The CEO of blockchain identity platform Civic is expected to announce a forthcoming token sale today.

Markets  ·  23 May 2017
Regulation

Consensus 2017: The Legality of ICOs – Past and Future

Afternoon panel sessions at day one of Consensus 2017 showcased a variety of positions on the emerging phenomenon of token sales.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 May 2017
ICOs

AlphaPoint Taps into ICO Popularity With Token Launch Toolkit

Digital currency exchange software provider AlphaPoint is expanding into the market for ICOs with a white-label toolkit.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
Investments

Boost VC Will Now Invest Directly in Crypto ICOs

Institutional investor Boost VC is formally opening its doors to so-called ICOs, becoming the latest big venture firm to back the concept.

Business  ·  16 May 2017
Venture Capital

ICOs Are Changing the Way VCs Deal With Startups

Five venture capitalists react to the rising popularity of initial coin offerings and how it is impacting their investment strategies.

Markets  ·  11 May 2017
Mining

Tokenized Bitcoin Mines? New Startup Giga Watt Unveils ICO Plan

Dave Carlson, founder of bitcoin mining enterprise MegaBigPower, is riding the ICO wave and selling tokens to access his latest mining venture.

Tech  ·  11 May 2017
Markets

Is ICO Speculation Healthy?

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) bring entrepreneurs access to fast cash for their projects, but some have aired concerns over the risks for investors.

Markets  ·  6 May 2017
Regulation

Crowdfunding Hollywood? Regulation Isn’t Making it Easy for ICO Projects

A plan to use token-based crowdfunding to fund a new movie hit regulatory issues, but future efforts could bring a boost to creative projects.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2017
Ethereum

ICO Debate Exposes Rift in Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

Differences between EEA members at a public debate reveal how the group is growing and progressing.

Business  ·  28 April 2017