Two researchers have written a paper that explains how utility tokens give consumers direct collective power over price, provided issuers don’t cheat.
The Right Way to Think About Crypto Tokens
Two researchers have written a paper that explains how utility tokens give consumers direct collective power over price, provided issuers don’t cheat.
The Right Way to Think About Crypto Tokens
Two researchers have written a paper that explains how utility tokens give consumers direct collective power over price, provided issuers don’t cheat.
Better Bitcoin Relay? Crypto VCs Back BloXroute Funding
BloXroute’s founder worries relay networks that speeds data between crypto miners are not censorship resistant and too slow to foster scaling now.
Social Media Giant Snap Confirms It’s Banned ICO Ads
Snapchat just became the latest social media platform to ban advertising for initial coin offerings.
Ethereum and Stellar? Kik’s Kin Token to Use Two Chains
While Kik said it would move its “kin” crypto tokens off ethereum and onto stellar, today it announced it was allowing the tokens to live on both.
Waking Dragon? Asia’s Token Economy Is Charging Full Speed Ahead
At the Token 2049 conference in Hong Kong, Asia’s vibrant market for cryptocurrencies and ICOs took the spotlight.
In Praise of the Cryptocurrency Bubble
This mania is incentivizing the formation of collaborative networks of developers and entrepreneurs. Their ideas will shape the economy of the future.
Bermuda Drafting ICO-Friendly Legislation to Draw Crypto Businesses
Bermuda is drafting ICO regulation in the hopes of creating a friendly environment for crypto businesses, the island’s premier has said.
Venezuelan Politician Blasts US Sanctions as Petro ICO Goes Public
A politician from Venezuela’s ruling party has denounced U.S. sanctions against the petro, as the sale of the token opens to the public.
Israeli Regulator: Utility Tokens Shouldn’t Be Deemed Securities
The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency’s chair, who will decide how to proceed
Stablecoin to HODL? Pizza CEO Nets Millions for Crypto
“Stablecoins” continue to be a much sought-after tech for ICOs, and a new one, Fragments, now boasts investment from True, Pantera and FBG.
ICOs Iced: A 12-Month Freeze on US Token Trading Is Just Beginning
The SEC’s actions against U.S. ICOs appear to not only be discouraging innovation, they’re leaving even experts confused about the state of play.
So Long ICOs, Hello Airdrops: The Free Token Giveaway Craze Is Here
Scrapping public tokens for free airdrops has become the new way crypto issuers are building communities and even keeping themselves out of trouble.
Spooked By SEC, Video Streaming ICO Halts Airdrop
Stream had a plan to launch its product, sell its tokens to investors and give away 500 million more. That’s all on hold now, as SEC action looms.
Report: South Korea Could Ease Its ICO Ban
South Korea’s ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be relaxed in the months ahead, according to a new report.
Fake ‘Telegram ICO’ Websites Just Won’t Go Away
CoinDesk has identified several websites claiming to sell Telegram’s gram token, but the sale is known to be a private placement effort.
Dutch Finance Minister Calls for ICO Regulations
The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
KODAKCoin Backers Warn SEC Could Restrict Token Trading
A new “light paper” says the token could face “significant restrictions” should the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deem it a security.
US Congress to Discuss ICOs in Hearing Next Week
A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.