From tech flaws to regulatory interventions, a document sent to prospective investors in Telegram's $2.5 billion token sale spells out the risks.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been "shotgunning" subpoenas to token sellers, advisors, investors and exchanges. What will come of it all?
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.
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.
This Year in Review article look at some of the major regulatory developments from 2017.
What did ICOs get right in 2018? What went wrong? Attorney and entrepreneur Christine Duhaime unpacks a chaotic year.
This ICO insider sees the market's hot streak continuing into the new year – even though, there are some potential pitfalls along the way.
The company most widely associated with crowdfunding won't be shifting its business model to accommodate so-called initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Decentralizing Airbnb? A new blockchain protocol aims to disrupt nothing less than the entirety of the sharing economy.
The head of the SEC's investment management office said the agency is weighing questions related to funds that plan to hold cryptocurrencies.
Utility token ICOs are not equity, but sellers may still be giving up more value than they realize if they go down that path.
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.
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.
The hottest industry term in cryptocurrnecy is proving a doubled-edged sword for the entrepreneurs seeking to enter the market.
How to structure token sales that comply with securities laws open participation to a diverse range of purchasers and enhance value for all involved.