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How to Legitimize the ICO Market (Crypto Lawyers Take Note)

A blockchain-focused lawyer explains why his profession should play a critical role in the growth and maturation of the ICO market.

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SEC Charges ICO: US Agency Takes Action Against Alleged Token Scammer

The SEC charged two companies and a businessman with anti-fraud violations after he allegedly launched ICO campaigns backed by nonexistent assets.

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DJ Khaled Is the Latest Celebrity to Promote an ICO

Music producer DJ Khaled has become the latest in a line of celebrities promoting initial coin offerings on social media.

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South Korean Regulator Issues ICO Ban

South Korea’s financial regulator has prohibited blockchain token sales today, as well as ordering a halt to cryptocurrency margin trading.

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Central Banker's Next Act: Helping Merchants Mint Cryptocurrency

A former Russian central banker has spun a blockchain startup out of a traditional payments firm, focusing on helping merchants mint cryptocurrency.

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Australia's Securities Regulator Issues Formal Guidance For ICOs

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued regulatory guidance for businesses considering launching an initial coin offering.

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ICO First: Farm Collective Wins Clearinghouse Approval for Token Sale

The first initial coin offering in Russia sanctioned by a traditional clearing house is underway, a step toward legitimization of blockchain tokens.

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Macau Finance Regulator Bars Banks from ICO Market

Macau's financial regulator has ordered all banks and payment services in the region to not provide services for initial coin offerings.

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Kik ICO Raises $98 Million But Falls Short of Target

Social media platform Kik closed its initial coin offering yesterday with a total of $98 million raised – falling short of its funding target.

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Regulated ICOs Arrive: Overstock to Open Exchange for Legal Token Trading

U.S. retail giant Overstock is making history today with the launch of the first regulated platform for the exchange of tokens classed as securities.

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