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.
Marc Andreessen, Craft Ventures Back Crypto Hedge Fund Multicoin
Crypto investment fund Multicoin Capital has announced that investors including Marc Andreessen are taking part in its $250 million flagship fund.
Bitmain Wants to Invest in Blockchain-Powered ‘Central Banks’
Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu said the bitcoin mining hardware giant intends to invest in as many as 30 startups working to create “private central banks.”
Comcast Makes First Big Bet on a Multi-Blockchain Future
The venture capital arm of the $170 billion telecoms firm has made its first blockchain investment, one aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption.
North Carolina Orders Crypto Mining Firm to Halt Share Sale
North Carolina deems passive mining pool “shares” are unregistered securities.
XRP, BCH, LTC & ETH: DCG Fund Adds 4 New Crypto Trusts
Grayscale Investments, the creator of the Bitcoin Investment Trust, is launching four new trusts for ethereum, litecoin, XRP and bitcoin cash today.
SBI Bank’s Venture Arm Invests In Crypto Wallet Creator
SBI Holdings, the financial services arm of the SBI Group, has bought a 40 percent stake in cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker CoolBitX.
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.
Liechtenstein Bank Opens Up Cryptocurrency Investment for Clients
A Liechtenstein bank has become one of the first in the world that allows clients to directly invest in cryptocurrencies.
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.
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.
Digital Currency Group Invests in Bitcoin-Friendly Silvergate Bank
Cryptocurrency VC firm Digital Currency Group has confirmed an investment in bitcoin startup-friendly Silvergate Bank.
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.
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.
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.
Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends His Boldest Bet
Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that’s largely flown under the radar until now.