Token Sales

ICOs

8 Ways Telegram Thinks Its Own ICO Could Go Wrong

From tech flaws to regulatory interventions, a document sent to prospective investors in Telegram's $2.5 billion token sale spells out the risks.

Business  ·  3 March 2018
Regulation

SEC ICO Probe Underway, But Stories Conflict on Size of Sweep

The Securities and Exchange Commission has been "shotgunning" subpoenas to token sellers, advisors, investors and exchanges. What will come of it all?

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2018
ICOs

What to Look for in ICO Terms and Conditions

If investing in an ICO, it is imperative to review the T&Cs, not just the white paper. Here's what to be on the lookout for.

Markets  ·  25 February 2018
ICOs

Most Influential in Blockchain 2017 #4: Naval Ravikant

If crypto assets really are the "Craziest Bubble Ever," then Naval Ravikant is the movement's elder statesman. The founder of AngelList, Ravikant didn't talk much about startups in 2017, instead preaching the gospel of the ICO on Twitter in 140-character bursts that were part roadmap and part prophecy for a burgeoning industry. In the process, he helped open doors for a new wave of innovative cryptocurrency projects, giving a vital boost to an industry that had all but been locked out of Silicon Valley following bitcoin's 2015 correction.

Markets  ·  31 December 2017
Bitcoin

2017: A Defining Year for Cryptocurrency Regulation

This Year in Review article look at some of the major regulatory developments from 2017.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 December 2017
Investments

ICOs: The Beauty, the Beast and JFK

What did ICOs get right in 2018? What went wrong? Attorney and entrepreneur Christine Duhaime unpacks a chaotic year.

Markets  ·  28 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

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
Investments

Pantera Invests $3 Million in Sharing Economy Token Origin

Decentralizing Airbnb? A new blockchain protocol aims to disrupt nothing less than the entirety of the sharing economy.

Markets  ·  11 December 2017
Regulation

SEC Official: Cryptocurrency Investment Funds Raise Questions

The head of the SEC's investment management office said the agency is weighing questions related to funds that plan to hold cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2017
ICOs

The Hidden Trade-Offs of ICOs for Entrepreneurs

Utility token ICOs are not equity, but sellers may still be giving up more value than they realize if they go down that path.

Business  ·  9 December 2017
Regulation

Ex-SEC Lawyer Predicts ‘Assembly Line’ for ICO Enforcement

A former lawyer for the SEC discusses the way forward for ICO regulation, warning that an "assembly line" of actions could be on the way.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 November 2017
Regulation

Report Warns SAFT May Increase Legal Risk of Token Sales

Making ICOs compliant while delivering on their disruptive promise may be a harder needle to thread than the SAFT plan anticipates, a new paper says.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 November 2017
Investments

TGEs or ICBMs? Words Might Not Matter for ICOs

The hottest industry term in cryptocurrnecy is proving a doubled-edged sword for the entrepreneurs seeking to enter the market.

Markets  ·  20 November 2017
Regulation

ICOs on Our Terms and Conditions

How to structure token sales that comply with securities laws open participation to a diverse range of purchasers and enhance value for all involved.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 November 2017