Initial Coin Offerings

Regulation

ATB Coin the Latest to Face Class-Action Suit After ICO

Early motions may force the court to rule on whether or not this coin should be considered a security under U.S. law.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 December 2017
Bitcoin

The Death of the ICO (And 4 Other 2018 Predictions)

The year of interoperability? Or enterprise digital asset adoption? Both futures might be on the table for 2018, according to Ripple's CTO.

Markets  ·  26 December 2017
Ethereum

Utility: The Defining Word for Tokens in 2018

A rising token tide may be lifting all boats, but when the water line lowers, utility will likely be their key defense.

Markets  ·  23 December 2017
Investments

Jamming on Crypto Economics: What Comes After the Summer of Love?

Crypto's creative explosion may have hit a critical mass this year, but the results ahead could be just as impactful, argues Polychain's Ryan Zurer.

Markets  ·  22 December 2017
ICOs

Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

A company seeking to create the world's first decentralized hedge fund has been hit with a class action alleging a fraudulent issuance of securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 December 2017
Markets

$300 Million Lockup: Storj Clarifies Token Economics in Surprise Reveal

Not many tokens are taking steps to clarify how they're handling their own funds. Storj, however, did just that with a surprise announcement Tuesday.

Markets  ·  20 December 2017
Investments

Investors Commit $100 Million to tZERO ICO

Overstock.com's blockchain subsidiary tZERO has already attracted millions in committed funds for its forthcoming token, just a day after opening.

Markets  ·  19 December 2017
Investments

The Next Step In Overstock’s Master Blockchain Plan Is Underway

On the eve of an ambitious plan to raise millions in an ICO, Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne discusses how the sale fits into his blockchain plans.

Markets  ·  19 December 2017
Regulation

2018 for ICOs: A Quarter-By-Quarter Outlook

This ICO insider sees the market's hot streak continuing into the new year – even though, there are some potential pitfalls along the way.

Markets  ·  19 December 2017
Investments

Overstock’s TZERO ICO Yet to Launch as Token Sale Stalls Unexpectedly

One of the crypto industry's most anticipated token sales, that for Overstock subsidiary tZERO, has yet to launch as originally planned.

Markets  ·  18 December 2017
FCA

UK Financial Watchdog to Further Scrutinize ICOs

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it will gather further evidence and conduct a deeper examination on ICOs.

Markets  ·  18 December 2017
Tezos

New Class-Action Suit Filed Against Tezos Founders

The Tezos organization is being sued for a fourth time, in this case to freeze the funds raised during its ICO.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 December 2017
Bitcoin

As Wall Street Bids Up Bitcoin, ICO Tactics Change

Facing new regulation and a run-up in crypto prices, the ICO market is feeling the squeeze of maturity.

Markets  ·  14 December 2017
Investments

Kickstarter ICO? Don’t Count On It Says Crowdfunding Leader

The company most widely associated with crowdfunding won't be shifting its business model to accommodate so-called initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Markets  ·  13 December 2017
Token Sale

Colu Mixes VC and ICO for $14.5 Million Fundraise

Blockchain startup Colu has secured $14.5 million in new funding from a major business group in Israel.

Business  ·  13 December 2017