initial coin offerings


Markets

D3 Unveiled: Russian Platform Would Turn Legacy CSDs into Crypto Custodians

Execs at Russia's National Settlement Depository have revealed new details about a planned blockchain-based cryptocurrency depository platform.

Safe, protect, depository

Markets

GMO ICO? Bitcoin-Friendly IT Firm Announces Token Sale

Japanese IT firm GMO is adding another twist to its ongoing cryptocurrency initiative: a plan for an initial coin offering (ICO).

Screen Shot 2017-10-26 at 11.07.43 PM

Markets

French Regulator Launches 'UNICORN' ICO Support Project

France's top finance regulator is moving to support early-stage ICOs as it develops new rules around the tech.

France

Markets

Pantera Leads $5 Million Investment in Video Streaming Token Pre-Sale

A group of veteran blockchain VCs is funding a new token aimed at creating a decentralized video file exchange network.

video, gopro

Markets

Templum Raises $2.7 Million in Bid to Launch Regulated Token Trading System

New York-based blockchain startup Templum has raised $2.7 million in a new seed funding round.

money, bowl

Markets

Did Ethereum ICO? Founder Joe Lubin Gives Uncertain Answer

A Quartz event on Tuesday saw a founding developer of the ethereum protocol answer high-level questions about the state of blockchain technology.

lubin, consensys

Markets

Ontario Securities Regulator Approves TokenFunder ICO

The Ontario Securities Commission is allowing startup Token Funder to launch a regulated initial coin offering (ICO) next month.

canada, electronic

Markets

The 'Wolf of Wall Street' Thinks ICOs Are a Scam

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) are the "biggest scam ever," according to Jordan Belfort, better known as the "Wolf of Wall Street."

Screen Shot 2017-09-27 at 12.35.33 PM

Markets

Tezos Founders on ICO Controversy: 'This Will Blow Over'

In their first public appearance since Tezos' governance issues made headlines, Kathleen and Arthur Breitman projected confidence in the ICO project.

L-R: Meltem Demirors, Arthur Breitman, Kathleen Breitman at Money2020 in 2017. Photo by Marc Hochstein

Markets

Canada Court Holds ICO Organizer in Contempt

A Canadian court ruled against the organizer of an ICO after it was alleged that they repeatedly violated orders to cease soliciting investors.

Justice