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initial coin offerings
Armed with an Ethereum ICO, Can Kik Succeed Where Facebook Failed?
Social media platform Kik opens up about its plans to launch a cryptocurrency, saying the move could fulfill long-held business goals.

ICO Blues: Status Raises $64 Million (So Far) But Leaves Buyers Waiting
A much-anticipated ICO helped a project called Status raise more than $60m in funds, though many would-be buyers were left locked out.

Too Easy? Critics Take Aim at Ethereum Token Standard Amid ICO Boom
Ethereum's token standard started with good intentions, but as ICO fever takes hold, some wonder if it's now too easy to raise funds.

Ethereum 'Tokens' Are All the Rage. But What Are They Anyway?
At the root of a high-profile wave of mega-ICO fundraising efforts on ethereum is a token standard called ERC-20. So what is it anyway?

Civic's ICO Sells Out Before Sale, But Crowd to Get Second Chance
Decentralized identity startup Civic has already sold out of its planned token offering – even before the sale took place.

$150 Million: Tim Draper-Backed Bancor Completes Largest-Ever ICO
The initial coin offering (ICO) for the Bancor project has collected more than $150mm worth of ethers at then-current prices.

Advertising Trade Group to Use Ethereum Tokens in Fight Against Online Fraud
Digital advertising group DMA has announced the launch adChain, an ethereum-based solution for online marketers.

ICO Investments Pass VC Funding in Blockchain Market First
CoinDesk data suggests that entrepreneurs in the blockchain industry are now raising more money via initial coin offerings than traditional VC rounds.

CoinDesk Research Launches State of Blockchain Q1 Report
CoinDesk Research has released its full Q1 State of Blockchain report. Here's a look at six notable highlights.

Back to Basics for Blockchain Tokens?
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses recent trends around initial coin offerings (ICOs) – and how the game seems to be changing.
