ICOs
South Korea Will Maintain ICO Ban After Finding Token Projects Broke Rules
South Korea has decided not to lift its ban on domestic initial coin offerings after a watchdog's survey found projects have been violating rules.
Chat App Kik Says It Will Fight SEC Over Possible ICO Action
Messaging app company Kik says it will stand up to the SEC over an expected enforcement action relating to its 2017 initial coin offering
Don't Throw the Crypto Tokens Out With the Bathwater
We’re at a point where any idea associated with tokens struggles for legitimacy and money. It would be a shame if we ditched token economics altogether.
Blockchain Project Polkadot Plans Second Token Sale to Raise $60 Million
Blockchain project Polkadot is planning raise $60 million via a second distribution of tokens.
'Decentralized Airbnb' Starts Charging Fees as ICO Model Falters
Airbnb competitor Bee Token, founded by alums of Uber, are pivoting in an effort to boost revenue after conducting an ICO last February.
50 Cut as $60 Million Blockchain Project Nebulas Lays Off 60% of Staff
Once a top-100 cryptocurrency, Nebulas has laid off more than 60 percent of its staff since July 2018, CoinDesk has learned.
How BlockEx Went from $24 Million ICO to Layoffs in Less Than a Year
BlockEx, a London-based platform for launching and exchanging tokens, was beset by a series of setbacks that led to downsizing.
OECD: ICOs Have Financing Benefits But Aren't a Mainstream Option
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development thinks ICOs may be a beneficial fundraising tool, but not yet for "mainstream" firms.
Malaysia to Regulate ICOs as Securities Offerings from Tuesday
Malaysia’s securities watchdog will have powers to regulate digital asset offerings and crypto exchanges from tomorrow.
The Biggest Problem for ICOs? In 2018, It Was Their Own Investors
Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that "anyone can invest in an initial project."
