ICO

Investments

Crowdfunding Giant Indiegogo Opens to ICOs

Indiegogo is getting into the initial coin offering (ICO) game, seeking to become the "go-to" platform for the emerging market.

Business  ·  12 December 2017
Regulation

SEC Halts Multimillion-Dollar ‘Munchee’ ICO for Securities Violations

A California-based company has refunded a $15 million initial coin offering following an investigation by the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2017
Regulation

SEC Official: Cryptocurrency Investment Funds Raise Questions

The head of the SEC's investment management office said the agency is weighing questions related to funds that plan to hold cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2017
Ethereum

ICO Delayed by Ethereum’s CryptoKitties Congestion

At least one ICO organizer is hitting pause as ethereum's CryptoKitties app goes viral.

Tech  ·  5 December 2017
Crime

Alleged ICO Fraudster Pleads Not Guilty in New York Court

A New York businessman charged with defrauding investors in two initial coin offerings (ICOs) plead not guilty in court last week.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2017
Crime

SEC Files Fraud Charges Against ICO Organizer

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against two organizers of a $15 million initial coin offering.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2017
Exchanges

Gox ICO? CEO Karpeles Floats Token Sale to Revive Bitcoin Exchange

A Mt Gox initial coin offering (ICO)? It's not that much of a far-fetched idea, according to the defunct bitcoin exchange's controversial CEO.

Markets  ·  17 November 2017
Regulation

Germany’s Securities Regulator Warns ICOs Pose ‘Numerous Risks’

Germany's top finance regulator has issued an investor warning on initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  9 November 2017
Mining

GMO ICO? Bitcoin-Friendly IT Firm Announces Token Sale

Japanese IT firm GMO is adding another twist to its ongoing cryptocurrency initiative: a plan for an initial coin offering (ICO).

Business  ·  27 October 2017
Regulation

French Regulator Launches ‘UNICORN’ ICO Support Project

France's top finance regulator is moving to support early-stage ICOs as it develops new rules around the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 October 2017
Regulation

Canada Court Holds ICO Organizer in Contempt

A Canadian court ruled against the organizer of an ICO after it was alleged that they repeatedly violated orders to cease soliciting investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2017
Investments

Jaguar-Backed Blockchain Startup Completes $6 Million ICO

Blockchain data startup DOVU has raised roughly $12 million in an initial coin offering (ICO).

Markets  ·  19 October 2017
Europe

France Is Close to Issuing a Position on ICOs

France is moving toward formal rules around initial coin offerings, a senior regulator has said.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2017
Bitcoin

The Head of the SEC Is ‘Concerned’ About ICO Pump-and-Dumps

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission is worried about the risk of "pump-and-dump schemes" in the ICO space.

Tech  ·  28 September 2017
Ethereum

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Co-Authors Plan for Interactive ICO Protocol

A new white paper, co-authored by ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, seeks to tackle challenges in the fast-moving market for initial coin offerings.

Tech  ·  26 September 2017