A team that conducted two token sales involving thousands of investors has gone dark.
The Wait for Grams: Why Telegram Might Just Cancel Its Public ICO
The first leaks about Telegram Open Network’s “grams” token indicated a $600M public sale. Today, insiders say the public will get no sale at all.
Bear Market ‘Largely Over,’ Crypto Hedge Fund Manager Claims
Cryptocurrency fund manager Timothy Enneking believes all factors impacting the market have been priced in, and it should soon rebound.
Bank-Backed Hyperledger Is Slowly Opening to ICOs
Amidst a broad uptick in interest in crypto tokens, a technology platform built by some of the world’s biggest enterprises is adapting to the trend.
$125 Million Raised in Basecoin SAFT Sale, SEC Filing Shows
Basecoin developer Intangible Labs raised $125 million in a SAFT sale, SEC filings show.
Dear Students, Everything In Bitcoin’s Way Is Your $1 Billion Opportunity
Blockchain luminaries descended on the University of Pennsylvania’s business school in what seemed like a recruiting session for the crypto-ecosystem.
Ontario Regulator ‘Gathering Information’ on Crypto Trading Platforms
The province’s securities regulator is gathering information after receiving numerous complaints.
How to Defend Yourself Against Pump-and-Dump Crypto Scams
Until regulators come up with rules to curb pump-and-dump schemes, investors need to be extra cautious so they don’t get taken for a ride.
An XRP ICO? It’s Happening Whether Ripple Likes It or Not
Turns out you can launch an ICO on Ripple’s distributed ledger, and one small Brazilian company is ready to test it out.
AngelList ICO Spin-Off CoinList Raises $9.2 Million in Funding
A platform for connecting accredited investors to highly vetted ICOs has raised new funding from a notable cast of crypto industry backers.
ICOs Can Pose ‘Fundamental Issues’ Says Ontario Securities Regulator
Canada’s most populous province wants to retain its image as an “innovation hub,” but worries that investors don’t “understand what they’re buying.”
What If They ICO? Investors Seek Veto Power Over Future Token Sales
Venture capitalists are grappling with the complexity of initial coin offerings, adding language to their term sheets and hoping for the best.
Justice Department Charges Founders of Mayweather-Backed ICO
Federal authorities have charged the founders of Centra Tech with securities and wire fraud, shortly after their ICO was shut down by the SEC.
SEC Halts Mayweather-Backed ICO Over Alleged Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the Floyd Mayweather-supported Centra Tech initial coin offering.
Telegram Doubles Amount Raised in ICO to $1.7 Billion
Messaging app provider Telegram has raised a second $850 million in its ongoing token sale, according to a new filing with the SEC.
Game Giant Unity to Work With Kik’s ICO Token
The Kin Foundation, which governs the cryptocurrency developed by Kik, announced a partnership with Unity Technologies on Thursday.
What It’s Really Like to Talk to the SEC About Your ICO
Sweetbridge’s CEO met face-to-face with the SEC and came away with a sense the regulator is open to figuring out the best rules for the industry.
Massachusetts Halts 5 ICOs on ‘Unregistered Securities’ Grounds
The U.S. state of Massachusetts halted five token sales, alleging all involved the sale of unregistered securities.
Steven Seagal and Bitcoiin Founders ‘Exit’ As ICO Ends
Steven Seagal will no longer serve as brand ambassador for the “Bitcoiin” cryptocurrency.
Alibaba Payment Affiliate Rules Out ICO Fundraising
Ant Financial Services Group, Alibaba’s payment affiliate and operator of AliPay, has taken a critical stance over initial coin offerings.