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Where SAFT Falls Short

Limiting ICOs to accredited investors almost feels like a retreat from the goal of democratizing capital markets, columnist Michael J. Casey writes.

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Appcoin Law Part 2: The SAFT Solution

In the second part of a series on the legal issues for token sales, Marco Santori explains the SAFT Project's protections for issuers and investors.

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CFTC Investigating Ether Crash on Coinbase Exchange

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reportedly making enquiries into the June "flash crash" on Coinbase's GDAX trading platform.

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Not Just Overstock: Templum to Launch Regulated U.S. Exchange for ICOs

A new alternative trading system is entering the race to launch a regulated platform for ICO token trading in the U.S.

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Russia's Deputy PM: Blockchain Could See 'Broad Use in State Administration'

Russia's deputy prime minister has spoken about the government's possible use of blockchain for state services.

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SAFT Arrives: 'Simple' Investor Agreement Aims to Remove ICO Complexities

The opaque market for initial coin offerings is moving toward clarity with the release of a new framework for investors and issuers.

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Why ICOs Should Want to Be Securities

If you were to dedicate years to building something revolutionary, wouldn’t you want the certainty it’s not a ticking legal time bomb?

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Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Brings Chinese Trading to a Close

BTCC, an international cryptocurrency exchange with headquarters in China, has announced it has ceased all domestic trading activities.

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Case-By-Case or Cease-and-Desist? In Search Of a New Approach to ICOs

Regulators are taking positions on token sales, but CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson argues they may be approaching the industry from the wrong direction.

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How to Legitimize the ICO Market (Crypto Lawyers Take Note)

A blockchain-focused lawyer explains why his profession should play a critical role in the growth and maturation of the ICO market.

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