ICO
No Disney, No PayPal? SEC Charges ICO Founder Over False Statements
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the company behind an initial coin offering (ICO) and its president with securities fraud.
US, Canadian Regulators Launch Dozens of Crypto Scam Probes
An "international crackdown" on cryptocurrency scams was launched Monday by a group of securities regulators.
$125 Million: Orchid Is Raising One of 2018's Biggest Token Sales
A startup with the aim of building a private, peer-to-peer browser using cryptocurrency has told the SEC it plans to hold a $125 million SAFT.
DOJ Charges ICO Co-Founder With Securities Fraud
The Department of Justice has unveiled fraud charges against a co-founder of cryptocurrency startup Centra.
Mayor of Cash-Strapped Louisiana City Pitches ICO
The mayor-president of Lafayette thinks the local government needs a cryptocurrency, but is vague about what purpose it would serve.
Hardcore Early Adopters Are Dead-Set on Kik's ICO
Wednesday in New York, Kik gathered up the strongest believers in its plan to create a new revenue model for services online using its kin token.
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.
Alibaba's Taobao Bars Crypto and ICOs in Policy Update
Alibaba's Taobao e-commerce site has updated its list of prohibited goods and services on the platform, which now includes those related to cryptos.
Ontario Regulator 'Gathering Information' on Crypto Trading Platforms
The province's securities regulator is gathering information after receiving numerous complaints.
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.
