ICOs

Regulation

Could This ICO Model Let Anyone Sell Tokens Legally? Civil Thinks So

Amid regulatory uncertainty, the ICO industry has all but cut off retail investors. But will a new model open it up again? Civil is testing it.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 September 2018
Tezos

The $1 Billion Tezos Blockchain Is Officially Launching Monday

Starting Monday, the beta phase for the Tezos blockchain will be over.

Tech  ·  14 September 2018
Ethereum

FOAM Is Live: Decentralized World Map Launches on Ethereum

A project that aims to build a more resilient, reliable GPS using smart contracts is up and running on the ethereum blockchain.

Tech  ·  13 September 2018
Brazil

Brazilian Soccer Club Seeks $20 Million In Upcoming ICO

The Avaí Futebol Clube is hoping to raise $20 million in the coming months with an initial coin offering.

Business  ·  12 September 2018
Regulation

Korean Financial Watchdogs Probing Blockchain Firms Over ICO Activity

South Korean regulators are contacting local blockchain startups as part of an investigation into initial coin offerings, according to CoinDesk Korea.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 September 2018
ICOs

The Bank of Russia Says Its ICO Experiment Was a Success

The Bank of Russia has successfully concluded an experiment in conducting ICOs, though questions remain as to their legality in the nation.

Markets  ·  11 September 2018
Regulation

SEC Hits Crypto Asset Fund and ‘ICO Superstore’ With Penalties

The SEC announced twin agreements with two different cryptocurrency-related companies

Markets  ·  11 September 2018
Regulation

US Judge Rules ICO Frauds Fall Under Securities Law

A federal judge has ruled that a criminal case against an alleged ICO fraudster will proceed to trial, saying existing securities laws apply.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2018
Regulation

Stellar Gets Another Boost With TokenSoft ICO Services Expansion

In the latest good news for the crypto project, TokenSoft says it is launching support for token sales built on the Stellar network.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2018
Crypto Hedge Funds

Report: Nearly Half of ICOs Failed to Raise Funds Since Start of 2017

Nearly half of all initial coin offerings (ICOs) in 2017 and 2018 failed to raise any funds, according to a new report.

Markets  ·  10 September 2018
Europe

‘Crypto Assets Are Here to Stay,’ Says EU Commission Vice President

The European Commission will conclude a regulatory assessment of crypto assets this year, because "they are here to stay," says an official.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 September 2018
Europe

EU Lawmaker Wants Standard Regulations to Allow ‘Passport’ for ICOs

One European lawmaker wants to standardize ICO regulations, thereby making it easier for projects to raise funding across the EU.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 September 2018
Markets

Are Big Crypto Token Sales Really Over? At Republic Event, Many Think So

At an event in New York on Thursday, crypto enthusiasts broadly agreed that the ICO, as it was during the hype cycle of 2017, is no more.

Markets  ·  7 September 2018
Exchanges

Australian Watchdog to Apply Market Rules to Crypto Exchanges

Australia's securities regulator has said it plans to apply financial market rules to crypto exchanges and closely scrutinize ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 2018
Investments

Civic to Spend $43 Million In Tokens to Boost User Numbers

Civic needs a network of users, so it's offering free KYC for business partners and funding the effort with its reserve of tokens.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2018