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.
Bancor Bounce Back? A Once-Doubted ICO Is Winning Adoption
Despite early skepticism on its tech amid a record-setting ICO, millions of dollars is now being traded each week by blockchain project Bancor.
MIT Professor Raises $4 Million to Build a Better Blockchain
The developers of the AlgorandĀ blockchain protocol have raised $4 million in seed funding from VC firms Pillar and Union Square Ventures.
Utility: The Defining Word for Tokens in 2018
A rising token tide may be lifting all boats, but when the water line lowers, utility will likely be their key defense.