ICOs

ICOs

Crypto 2018 Was a Tale Told By An Idiot – But It Doesn’t Have to Signify Nothing

Culturally broken? A frustrated crypto entrepreneur argues 2018 was a money grab filled with broken promises.

Markets  ·  13 December 2018
Regulation

The Future of ICOs: In the Hands of Regulators or Innovators?

What is the future of initial coin offerings? One of the movements early leaders suggests the market might be at a tipping point.

Business  ·  12 December 2018
Regulation

ICOs Are ‘Effective Way’ to Raise Capital If Rules Are Followed: SEC Chairman

SEC chairman Jay Clayton has said that ICOs can be an "effective way" to raise capital, but securities laws must be followed.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 December 2018
Regulation

Aion Token Project Estimates 18-Month Runway After Bitcoin and Ether Sales

The Aion Foundation has sold off half of the bitcoin and ether raised in an October 2017 token sale, says its CEO.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2018
ICOs

SEC Fines Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled for ICO Promotions

Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled settled charges with the SEC, which said they promoted ICOs without disclosing payments from token issuers.

Markets  ·  29 November 2018
Regulation

Four More ICOs Hit with Cease-and-Desists by Colorado Securities Regulator

Colorado's securities watchdog has issued four more cease-and-desist orders against suspect ICOs, taking its total since May to 18.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 November 2018
Crime

Russian ICO That Impersonated Bank Hit With Cease-and-Desist

North Dakota has issued a cease-and-desist against a Russia-based ICO for copying a bank's website to promote "potentially fraudulent securities."

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2018
Regulation

Singapore’s Stock Exchange Clarifies Rules for Listed Firms Issuing ICOs

SGX has clarified the rules for publicly listed companies planning to conduct token sales.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2018
Regulation

After Friday’s SEC Actions, Experts Say ICO Party ‘Is Truly Over’

Friday's charges against Airfox and Paragon Coin may hint at how the SEC will regulate ICOs going forward.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 November 2018
Regulation

SEC Settles Securities Registration Charges Against 2 ICO Startups

The SEC has settled charges with crypto startups Airfox and Paragon for securities law violations.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 November 2018
ICOs

Israeli Startups Raised $600 Million Through ICOs in 2018: Report

A new report by research firm One Alpha found that, despite a general slowdown in the crypto market, Israeli startups continue raise funds from ICOs.

Markets  ·  2 November 2018
Cryptocurrency

The Incoming Wave of ICO Regulation (Yes, It’s Coming)

The SEC has not forgotten or overlooked the ICO space, and a wave of regulatory action is coming, believes Alex Sunnarborg.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 November 2018
Investments

Institutions Are Coming for Your Crypto

A clash of cultures is looming, as institutional investors eye the cryptocurrency markets.

Markets  ·  29 October 2018
Regulation

Australian Securities Watchdog Halts ICO Seeking to Raise $50 Million

An Australian ICO project planning raise up to $50 million has been halted by the country's securities regulator.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 October 2018
Exchanges

Global AML Watchdog to Release Crypto Regulations By Next June

Global money-laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, has said it will draw up rules for cryptocurrency regulation by next summer.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 October 2018