Initial Coin Offerings

Markets

Basecoin Revealed: A16z, MetaStable Seek Crypto Holy Grail With Stable Token

A high-profile group of investors are backing an unknown startup's token sale, in an effort to evolve the "stablecoin" concept.

Markets  ·  13 October 2017
Ethereum

No Token Response: UNICEF Is Open to Doing Its Own ICO

A UNICEF ICO? The idea doesn't seem so far-fetched to those working at the United Nations programme, despite their humanitarian mandate.

Business  ·  13 October 2017
Exchanges

Nasdaq CEO: Exchange Is Staying Away from ICOs

Nasdaq's CEO says the exchange operator has no intention to work with initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Markets  ·  12 October 2017
Investments

Why HODLing Is Hobbling Bitcoin’s Prospects as a Common Currency

Bitcoin’s appeal as an investment could diminish its effectiveness as a currency, and alternative models should be tested, writes Michael Casey.

Markets  ·  12 October 2017
Regulation

Lithuania’s Central Bank Publishes New ICO Guidance

Lithuania's central bank has published a new position note on the legality of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2017
Latin America

Ripio Raises $31 Million in Private Ethereum Token Sale

Bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $31 million as part of a token presale ahead of a new credit network launch.

Business  ·  11 October 2017
Regulation

Abu Dhabi Markets Regulator Publishes ICO Guidance

The UAE's Abu Dhabi has released new guidelines for those looking to organize or participate in an initial coin offering (ICO).

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2017
Bitcoin

No Fraud: Ex-JPMorgan Trader Masters Thinks Bitcoin Breakout Just Beginning

Danny Masters traded commodities at some of the top financial institutions, but now he's going toe-to-toe with them, betting big on bitcoin.

Markets  ·  10 October 2017
Regulation

Transparent ICOs? Blockchain Projects Prove Value with New Accounting Tech

Blockchain startup Balanc3 is launching a new accounting platform for ICOs, one aimed to give both issuers and investors more peace of mind.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2017
Europe

Regulated Cryptocurrency Betting Just Got a Big Boost in Europe

Cryptocurrency gambling is opening up across a large swathe of Europe, as Malta licenses eSports platform Unikrn.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 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
Australia

$34 Million: Australian Blockchain Startup Power Ledger Completes ICO

Power Ledger, a blockchain startup based in Australia, has raised $34 million in a token sale.

Business  ·  6 October 2017
Europe

ICO Central: Why Switzerland Will Remain Crypto Valley

Switzerland is poised to remain a hotbed of ICO activity, despite regulatory actions. But it should not try to be the only hub, writes Ian Simpson.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 October 2017
Investments

SEC Chair ‘Optimistic’ on Efforts to Catch ICO Bad Guys

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange commission offered new remarks on the topic of ICOs earlier today.

Markets  ·  4 October 2017
Regulation

Where SAFT Falls Short

Limiting ICOs to accredited investors almost feels like a retreat from the goal of democratizing capital markets, columnist Michael J. Casey writes.

Markets  ·  4 October 2017