Initial Coin Offerings

Funding Rounds

A Stablecoin for HODLers? ‘Pizza CEO’ Raises $3 Million for New Crypto

"Stablecoins" continue to be a much sought-after tech for ICOs, and a new one, Fragments, now boasts investment from True, Pantera and FBG.

Tech  ·  19 March 2018
Investments

ICOs Iced: A 12-Month Freeze on US Token Trading May Just Be Beginning

The SEC's actions against U.S. ICOs appear to not only be discouraging innovation, they're leaving even experts confused about the state of play.

Markets  ·  19 March 2018
Investments

So Long ICOs, Hello Airdrops: The Free Token Giveaway Craze Is Here

Scrapping public tokens for free airdrops has become the new way crypto issuers are building communities and even keeping themselves out of trouble.

Markets  ·  16 March 2018
Regulation

Spooked By SEC, Video Streaming ICO Halts Airdrop

Stream had a plan to launch its product, sell its tokens to investors and give away 500 million more. That's all on hold now, as SEC action looms.

Business  ·  13 March 2018
Regulation

Report: South Korea Could Ease Its ICO Ban

South Korea's ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be relaxed in the months ahead, according to a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2018
Investments

Fake ‘Telegram ICO’ Websites Just Won’t Go Away

CoinDesk has identified several websites claiming to sell Telegram's gram token, but the sale is known to be a private placement effort.

Markets  ·  9 March 2018
Bitcoin

Dutch Finance Minister Calls for ICO Regulations

The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2018
Regulation

KODAKCoin Backers Warn SEC Could Restrict Token Trading

A new "light paper" says the token could face "significant restrictions" should the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deem it a security.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

US Congress to Discuss ICOs in Hearing Next Week

A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.

Markets  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

US Officials Praise Blockchain Amid ICO Concerns

Crypto regulation and government applications of blockchain were hot topics at day two of the D.C. Blockchain Summit.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

Compliant ICOs? Bitcoin OGs Launch Token Sale Service

TokenSoft is today launching its white-label ICO solution with built-in regulatory frameworks that flexibly cater for different nations' rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

Crypto’s Biggest ICOs Stay Silent on SEC Subpoenas

ICO issuers that have raised $50 million or more in token sales are being tightlipped when it comes to inquiries about SEC subpoenas.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2018
Regulation

FinCEN: Money Transmitter Rules Apply to ICOs

According to a letter released today, FinCEN believes that companies launching token sales qualify as money transmitters, and must register as such.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Regulation

What If the SEC Is Going After the SAFT?

Rumors are swirling that the SEC is targeting a notable startup structure for tokens, but no one knows for sure what would happen if it did.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Investments

The Father of the JOBS Act Is Helping Build a Next-Generation ICO

The man credited for being the "Father of the Jobs Act" is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.

Business  ·  5 March 2018