initial coin offerings


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ICOs Can Pose 'Fundamental Issues' Says Ontario Securities Regulator

Canada's most populous province wants to retain its image as an "innovation hub," but worries that investors don't "understand what they're buying."

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What If They ICO? Investors Seek Veto Power Over Future Token Sales

Venture capitalists are grappling with the complexity of initial coin offerings, adding language to their term sheets and hoping for the best.

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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.

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SEC Halts Mayweather-Endorsed ICO, Charges Founders With Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the Floyd Mayweather-supported Centra Tech initial coin offering.

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Telegram Doubles Amount Raised in ICO to $1.7 Billion

Messaging app provider Telegram has raised a second $850 million in its ongoing token sale, according to a new filing with the SEC.

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Game Giant Unity to Work With Kik's ICO Token

The Kin Foundation, which governs the cryptocurrency developed by Kik, announced a partnership with Unity Technologies on Thursday.

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What It's Like to Talk to the SEC About Your ICO

Sweetbridge's CEO met face-to-face with the SEC and came away with a sense the regulator is open to figuring out the best rules for the industry.

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Massachusetts Halts 5 ICOs for Selling Unregistered Securities

The U.S. state of Massachusetts halted five token sales, alleging all involved the sale of unregistered securities.

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Steven Seagal and Bitcoiin Founders 'Exit' As ICO Ends

Steven Seagal will no longer serve as brand ambassador for the "Bitcoiin" cryptocurrency.

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Alibaba Payment Affiliate Rules Out ICO Fundraising

Ant Financial Services Group, Alibaba's payment affiliate and operator of AliPay, has taken a critical stance over initial coin offerings.

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