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'Young' ICOs: Nasdaq Exec Says Exchange Still the Place to Raise Capital

Nasdaq's vice chairman has said ICO's are still "very young" and that the stock exchange is still the best place for a company to raise funding.

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A More Equitable ICO? Why Blockstack Said No to a Token Pre-Sale

Disappointed in the way ICOs are often handled, and needing wide distribution, Blockstack has dropped the pre-sale for its upcoming token launch.

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Ripio Closes $37 Million ICO for Ethereum Lending Network

Ripio's peer-to-peer lending platform uses smart contracts to reduce lender risk and increase lending in the developing world.

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MIT Media Lab Director: ICOs Are 'Attracting the Wrong People'

MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito is joining the ranks of outspoken critics who believe the market for blockchain-based tokens is overheated.

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Blockchain Startup With Disney Roots Completes $13.7 Million ICO

Blockchain startup Dragonchain has raised approximately $13.7 million in an initial coin offering (ICO).

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New Zealand Regulator: Cryptocurrencies Are Securities

New Zealand's chief financial regulator has published new guidelines for local initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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Survey: Younger Americans More Interested in Cryptocurrencies, ICOs

A new survey released today found that 31.6 percent of Americans have heard of ethereum, while only 22.1 percent have have heard of ripple.

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Last Laugh? Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Talks Plans for Token Launch

Now we know why Dilbert comics have been poking fun at blockchain mania – creator Scott Adams has been right in the middle of it.

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Japanese Financial Watchdog Issues Warning over ICO Risks

Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued a statement warning investors of the risks associated with initial coin offerings or ICOs.

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The Basics on FACTS: A New Model for Compliant ICOs

Must ICOs choose between a non-compliant utility token or a complaint security token that doesn’t work in commerce? Jaron Lukasiewicz proposes a fix.

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