Initial Coin Offerings

Investments

Money Manager Josh Brown: ‘ICOs Are Where The Frauds Will Take Place’

Josh Brown, the money manager and bitcoin bear-turned-bull, had some harsh words for initial coin offerings (ICOs) in a new blog post.

Markets  ·  22 September 2017
Ethereum

Raiden ICO: Ethereum Scaling Solution to Launch Publicly Traded Token

Ethereum's answer to bitcoin's Lightning Network will have one notable difference – a publicly traded token to be sold in a Dutch auction in October.

Tech  ·  22 September 2017
Bitcoin

Searching for Problems? James Altucher to Bitcoin Critics: You’re Dead Wrong

Business blogger James Altucher provides a counter to cryptocurrency being "a solution in search of a problem," one strong enough to make him a bull.

Business  ·  21 September 2017
Investments

Japanese Billionaire: ICOs ‘Democratize Venture Financing’

Japanese billionaire Taizo Son believes ICOs will significantly impact how startups raise capital.

Markets  ·  20 September 2017
Markets

OmiseGo’s ICO Token Is Tops in Market Cap, But Heavy On the Charts

A notable ICO token appears to be weathering regulatory concerns, bouncing back this week on a relatively positive newsflow and new developments.

Markets  ·  20 September 2017
Token Sale

Actor Jamie Foxx Promotes Crypto Exchange ICO

Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has promoted an upcoming initial coin offering (ICO) on social media.

Markets  ·  18 September 2017
Regulation

Canada Confirms Tokens May Be Securities and Pacific Coin Is the Test

A legal deep dive into how Canada's recent ruling on initial coin offerings could impact the market.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 September 2017
Europe

Estonia Wants to ICO, But Is Currency Law a Deal-Breaker?

Rather than issuing warnings or regulations, at least one progressive government is considering whether it can take advantage of ICO technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 September 2017
Investments

Floyd Mayweather Stumps for Crypto Credit Card in Latest ICO Promotion

Floyd Mayweather is stepping up his support of cryptocurrencies, promoting his third initial coin offering (ICO) in the past month.

Markets  ·  15 September 2017
Bitcoin

From Bear to Bull: Bitcoin Just Won’t Die (So Josh Brown Buys)

Money manager Josh Brown doesn't understand bitcoin and was a long-term skeptic – but he's not letting that stop him from buying in.

Markets  ·  15 September 2017
Regulation

Thai Securities Regulators Seek ‘Appropriate’ Rules for ICOs

Securities regulators in Thailand have issued a new statement on initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  14 September 2017
Coinbase

Coinbase Vets Talk New Fund: Want Returns? Think Beyond Bitcoin

Linda Xie's investment fund will leverage lessons learned working at Coinbase about scaling, governance and the importance of tech prowess.

Business  ·  14 September 2017
Regulation

Dubai Financial Regulator Issues Warning on ICOs

A finance regulator in Dubai has become the latest agency to warn investors about initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2017
Regulation

SEC Accountant to ICOs: Don’t Skimp on Reporting

Another official at the SEC is speaking out on initial coin offerings, this time seeking to caution the market on financial reporting expectations.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2017
Markets

$75 Million Goal: Kik ICO Kicks Off to Small Scams and Big Demand

An ICO for tokens that will power development of the social messaging service Kik raised millions in just the first few hours of its sale.

Markets  ·  12 September 2017