Crypto regulation and government applications of blockchain were hot topics at day two of the D.C. Blockchain Summit.
Compliant ICOs? Bitcoin OGs Launch Regulated Token Sale Service
TokenSoft is today launching its white-label ICO solution with built-in regulatory frameworks that flexibly cater for different nations’ rules.
Crypto’s Biggest ICOs Stay Silent on SEC Subpoenas
ICO issuers that have raised $50 million or more in token sales are being tightlipped when it comes to inquiries about SEC subpoenas.
FinCEN: Money Transmitter Rules Apply to ICO Developers, Exchanges
According to a letter released today, FinCEN believes that companies launching token sales qualify as money transmitters, and must register as such.
What If the SEC Is Going After the SAFT?
Rumors are swirling that the SEC is targeting a notable startup structure for tokens, but no one knows for sure what would happen if it did.
The Father of the JOBS Act Is Helping Build a Next-Generation ICO
The man credited for being the “Father of the Jobs Act” is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.
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.
Overstock: $250 Million tZero ICO Under SEC Review
Overstock.com blockchain subsidiary tZero has made a sudden change to the way it is conducting a significant step in its ongoing ICO.
AriseBank ICO Fraud Case May Ensnare Additional Parties
A court filing indicates that the SEC-appointed receiver for AriseBank is searching for undisclosed assets and investigating third-party involvement.
US City Plans to Sell Tokenized Bonds in ‘Initial Community Offering’
Confronted with big federal funding reductions, Berkeley, California, is turning to crypto token-based funding for services like affordable housing.
The Telegram ICO: What We Know (And Don’t) About 2018’s Biggest Token Sale
Encrypted chat app Telegram hasn’t formally announced an initial coin offering, but that isn’t stopping a flurry of information about the deal.
What Ban? China’s Crypto Exchanges Didn’t Just Survive – They’re Thriving
Months after China’s government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.
W3C Vets Forego ICO for Government-Friendly Blockchain Launch
A team of open-source payments veterans is looking to launch a new identity blockchain, one that won’t run afoul of government favor.
BnkToTheFuture Completes $33 Million ICO
Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform.
After Facebook, Will Global Ad Regulators Reject ICOs?
ICOs are advertising more and more. Are web platforms and regulators taking note, seeking to stamp out bad behavior?
How ICOs Can Protect Buyers from Phishing Attacks
The excitement surrounding ICOs has left investors vulnerable to phishing attacks, diminishing the reputation of the new investment mechanism.
Why Venezuela’s Citizens Should Worry About a National Cryptocurrency
While a lot is still unclear about Venezuela’s state-backed “petro” token, what is apparent is that many feel it’s potentially harmful for its people.
The Legal Risk to ICOs That No One’s Talking About
Even if the SEC doesn’t pursue an enforcement action against a token seller, buyers can sue privately under U.S. securities laws to unwind the sale.
A Token to Regulate All Tokens? Messari to Raise ICO in 2018
The entrepreneur behind Messari shares his vision for how the crypto industry could self-regulate ICOs and forestall a regulatory apocalypse.
Vitalik Has a New Idea for ICOs – And It’s Being Tested
A month after ethereum creator Vitalik Buerin proposed a new twist on the ICO funding model, a Russian video game firm is putting it into practice.