The startups building Cosmos don’t own it or rely solely on it for income. And that’s the point.
‘Gold-Backed’ Crypto Token’s Promoter Investigated by Florida Regulators
Karatbars, issuer of a purportedly gold-backed crypto token, is under investigation by Florida regulators over links to a Miami “crypto bank.”
SEC Charges Adult Entertainment Token Platform With 2017 ICO Fraud
The U.S. SEC has charged the CEO of an online adult entertainment marketplace with running a fraudulent initial coin offering scheme.
How Celsius Turned Its Crypto ICO Into a Billion-Dollar Lending Business
Lending startup Celsius went from a $50 million token sale to $1 billion in crypto deposits.
This Crypto Is Worth Less Than 1 Cent. VCs Are Betting Millions on Its Future
This healthcare startup is still growing, and attracting investment, long after raising $7.2 million in a 2017 token sale.
Co-Founder Sues Israeli Blockchain Firm for Breach of Contract
An Israeli ICO company is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit following a founding partner’s ejection from the firm.
Bancor Raised $153 Million and Found Actual Users. Why Did Its Token Tank?
Bancor raised $153 million as one of the top initial coin offerings of 2017. With its BNT token trading near all-time lows, here’s an update on the project.
Kik vs SEC – The Lawyers Speak
The SEC’s complaint against Kik, after it raised $100 million in an ICO, seemed pretty brutal, but not so fast, we’re only hearing one side of the story. Watch more here as three lawyers discuss the case, its merits and its potential impacts for the crypto industry as a whole.
Messaging Giant Telegram’s ICO Token Is at Last Going on Public Sale
Telegram’s gram token, previously sold to accredited investors in the biggest-ever ICO in early 2018, is at last to be offered to the public.
$1 Billion Valuation May Elude Ethereum Co-Founder’s New Blockchain Polkadot
Polkadot’s bid for unicorn status has hit a snag, with three Chinese funds buying into the token sale at valuations below $1 billion.
The 8 Biggest Bombshells From the SEC’s Kik ICO Lawsuit
In a complaint filed Tuesday, the SEC laid out where Kik allegedly ran afoul of U.S. securities law with its $98 million ICO in 2017. It also revealed a lot more.
Bitfinex’s Private Token Sale Raised $1 Billion in 10 Days, Exec Says
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex raised $1 billion via a sale of its exchange token LEO in just 10 days, according to the firm’s CTO.
Binance, OKEx and KuCoin Are Using IEOs to Command the Spotlight
So far, initial exchange offerings are the hottest token fundraising trend of 2019.
CoinList’s First 2019 Token Sale Cancelled Over Low Demand
After a token sale on CoinList failed to reach its target, data marketplace Ocean is trying again on crypto exchange Bittrex International.
Gate.io Raises $64 Million for Launch of New Exchange Cryptocurrency
Crypto exchange Gate.io has raised $64 million in seven days for its exchange cryptocurrency that is yet to be launched on a blockchain.
Swiss Watchdog Rules Crypto Miner’s ICO ‘Seriously Violated’ Laws
Switzerland’s finance regulator has found that crypto mining firm Envion’s $90 million ICO took deposits from investors unlawfully.
Crypto Startup TokenPay Buys Equity Stake in Heidi Klum Lingerie Maker
TokenPay is turning ICO proceeds into equity investments, this time with a stake in lingerie company Naked Brand Group.
Bittrex Exchange Nixes RAID Token Sale at 11th Hour
Bittrex has canceled a $6 million “initial exchange offering” by a crypto project called RAID hours before launch.
Crypto Mogul Moshe Hogeg’s ICOs Have Unusual Patterns, Analysis Finds
Controversy looms overhead as Israeli entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg promote’s Sirin Labs’ blockchain phone.
Thailand’s Securities Watchdog Approves Country’s First ICO Portal
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has given the green light to the country’s first portal for scrutinized token sales.