Initial Coin Offerings

Regulation

‘Very High Risk’: UK Finance Watchdog Issues Statement on ICOs

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is the latest in a wave of regulators to issue a formal warning on initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 September 2017
Exchanges

China’s ICO Ban: Understandable, Reasonable and (Probably) Temporary

China's ICO ban might not be what it seems, according to CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson. In an OpEd, she argues it's not only reasonable – but temporary.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 September 2017
Regulation

Another ICO Conference Cancels in Wake of China Ban

A second conference on blockchain-based fundraising has been cancelled following news that regulators in China have formally outlawed the use case.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2017
Governance

The ICO Governance Deficit

Attention on ICO classifications may be blinding market observers from other failings in the market, according to one blockchain lawyer.

Markets  ·  10 September 2017
Investments

ICOs: Compelling Advantages, Real Risk

A long-time professional in the venture investing space takes a long look at ICOs – outlining the pros, cons and potential impact.

Markets  ·  9 September 2017
Investments

$257 Million: Filecoin Breaks All-Time Record for ICO Funding

Filecoin's initial coin offering has ended, raising more than $257 million over a weeks-long token sale.

Tech  ·  7 September 2017
Regulation

Reg D on the Rise? Investor-Grade ICO Products Are Coming – and Soon

Is the market for ICOs maturing? Protos' recent announcement of a security token shows an institutional investor market ready to play by the books.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 2017
Regulation

ICOs Welcome: Isle of Man to Unveil Friendly Framework for Token Sales

The Isle of Man is opening its doors to legally complaint ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 September 2017
Exchanges

China’s Crypto Exchanges Yank Token Listings Amid ICO Ban Fallout

China has banned ICOs – and the country's exchanges are quickly moving to adapt to the new reality.

Markets  ·  6 September 2017
Regulation

‘Roaches’: SEC Chief Speaks Out Against Malicious ICOs

An official with the US Securities and Exchange Commission addressed ICOs in off-the-cuff remarks at an event this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 September 2017
Regulation

Russia’s Central Bank Issues Warning on Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

The Bank of Russia, the country's central bank, has issued a new statement on the risks of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2017
Regulation

Utility Coins or Crypto Assets? Token Terminology Is One Big Gray Area

Confused by token terminology? You're not alone. Even some of the brightest minds in the space agree there's reason for confusion.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2017
Exchanges

Uncertainty Lingers In China as ICO Exchanges Begin Customer Refunds

ICO platforms in China are reportedly now issuing refunds to select customers following warnings by the nation's regulators on Monday.

Business  ·  5 September 2017
Investments

Hotel Heiress Paris Hilton Is the Latest Celebrity to Promote an ICO

Following in Floyd Mayweather's footsteps, Paris Hilton has announced her participation in a token sale for a project called called Lydian.

Markets  ·  4 September 2017
Regulation

Report: China’s Regulators Close to Taking Action Against ICOs

Reports from anonymous sources in China indicate the country's top financial regulator may be close to cracking down on initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 September 2017