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How Initial Coin Offerings Sidestepped Traditional Disruption Models

Medici Ventures' Steve Hopkins dissects developments in blockchain, arguing that the tech's use for fundraising sets the stage for massive disruption.

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State of Blockchain Survey: The Future of Bitcoin, Ethereum and ICOs

Tell CoinDesk what you think about the industry and help provide valuable data for the State of Blockchain Q2 2017 report.

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The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations

Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.

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$232 Million: Tezos Blockchain Project Finishes Record-Setting Token Sale

The initial coin offering, or ICO, for the Tezos blockchain project has finished, bringing in a record-setting $232m.

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Why Brave's $35 Million ICO May Not Be Enough for a High-Tech Hiring Spree

The CEO of Brave Software may have just raised millions in an ICO, but that doesn't mean all his business problems are solved.

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Bitcoin Hedge Fund Director: ICOs Are Having a 'Eureka' Moment

The director of a well-known bitcoin hedge fund has opened up about his views on the future of initial coin offerings.

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Little-Known Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Seeks $200 Million in SEC Filing

A little-known hedge fund is seeking to raise $200m to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to regulatory filings.

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Publicly Traded Bitcoin Startup BTCS Reveals Plan to Invest in ICOs

Publicly traded bitcoin startup BTCS is planning to create a portfolio of digital assets, its CEO told shareholders in a new letter.

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No Joke: Blockchain Startup Tierion to Seek $25 Million in Ethereum Token Sale

Once a critic of blockchain hype, Tierion CEO Wayne Vaughan has now launched an ICO built on ethereum for his time-stamping startup.

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PBoC Advisor: Government Should Mandate ICO Disclosure Standards

Regulators must mandate a standard for information disclosure amidst the recent spate of ICOs, says an advisor to China's central bank.

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