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$75 Million Goal: Kik ICO Kicks Off to Small Scams and Big Demand

An ICO for tokens that will power development of the social messaging service Kik raised millions in just the first few hours of its sale.

China-based BitKan has announced it will freeze over-the-counter trading on its cryptocurrency service, citing pressure from local regulators.

By Stan HigginsSep 12, 2017

The price of ether continues to struggle following news the world's largest market will no longer support perhaps the platform's biggest use case.

By Omkar GodboleSep 12, 2017

Long dormant, the ether-bitcoin pair may offer up new opportunities to crypto traders in the coming month, technical analysis suggests.

By Omkar GodboleSep 12, 2017

Former CitiGroup trader and current crypto bull Arthur Hayes breaks down his investment thesis for blockchain assets.

By Ash BenningtonSep 12, 2017

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e has launched a new portal for sending in support tickets.

By Stan HigginsSep 11, 2017

Bitcoin traders may be awaiting news from China, but analysis suggests they might have already made up their minds on how to bet the coming move.

By Omkar GodboleSep 11, 2017

Institutional money has its eye on cryptocurrency – but is the market ready for such a shift?

By Ash BenningtonSep 11, 2017

Attention on ICO classifications may be blinding market observers from other failings in the market, according to one blockchain lawyer.

A long-time professional in the venture investing space takes a long look at ICOs – outlining the pros, cons and potential impact.