Raising Questions: How Much Have ICOs Raised this Year?

This time last year ICOs were massive news, raising funds totaling over $6 billion throughout the whole of 2017. Despite the downturn across the crypto market, ICOs have continued to grow. But ‘by how much?’ is not so straightforward to answer. дальше »

2018-11-6 08:00

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ICO Roundup: SEC Annual Report, Israeli Offerings Raise $600 Million, Rapper Sued

The annual report of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement has detailed the actions taken against initial coin offerings during the preceding financial year. Also, a report published by One Alpha estimates that Israeli ICOs have raised more than $600 million during 2018, and 25 investors have filed a lawsuit accusing rapper T. дальше »

2018-11-4 00:50

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One Alpha Data Shows Israeli Crypto Startups Secured $600 Million+ Via ICOs In 2018

Israeli Startups Raised Over $600 Million USD Via ICOs In 2018 A recent report launched by the crypto analytics and research firm One Alpha surveyed all the Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) made in Israel in the first three quarters of 2018 and it concluded that the industry was able to raise over $600 million USD […] дальше »

2018-11-3 01:40

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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »

2018-11-3 00:33

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New SEC Report Details Fight Against Fraudulent ICOs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its end-of-fiscal-year report for 2018, and it’s made financial fraud in the cryptocurrency space a number one priority. Down to the Nitty Gritty According to the document, the organization’s Cyber Unit became fully functional this year. дальше »

2018-11-3 23:43

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Ethereum Remains Monopolistic Platform for ICOs; Stellar, NEO Follow Lead

Despite the declining number of ICOs, Ethereum is still dominant in the sector as it is used by more than 85 percent of all ICOs, leaving Stellar and NEO far behind. Declining Number of ICOs Coudn’t Dethrone Ethereum Graph showing the breakdown in ICO platform adoption (Source: CoinGecko) Nonetheless, the 80 percent drop in the number […] The post Ethereum Remains Monopolistic Platform for ICOs; Stellar, NEO Follow Lead appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2018-11-3 22:00

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Israeli Startups Raised $600 Million Through ICOs in 2018: Report

A new report by research firm One Alpha found that, despite a general slowdown in the crypto market, Israeli startups continue raise funds from ICOs. дальше »

2018-11-3 19:30

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SEC Says It Shut Down More Than a Dozen Illegal ICOs in the Past Year

The U.S. SEC's Division of Enforcement heavily expanded its work the companies offering ICOs this past fiscal year, it said Friday. дальше »

2018-11-3 18:05

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This Month in Crypto: ICOs, Christie’s, and self-regulation in Japan

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2018-10-31 19:14

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German Regulator Advises Investors to “Keep Their Hands Off” ICOs

The president of BaFin, Germany’s financial watchdog, is supportive of a global regulatory framework for initial coin offerings (ICOs). Critical of cryptocurrency financial rounds, Felix Hufeld advises private investors to “keep their hands off such things”. дальше »

2018-10-31 02:00

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Examining Bakkt’s Official Release Status and Its Impact on Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices

If you have been active in the cryptocurrency scene, you must have heard about Bakkt several times, especially when it comes to institutional investors. You see, since the explosion of cryptocurrencies and ICOs, institutions have been interested in investing in the crypto industry, but the volatility of digital asset prices and the risks involved tend […] дальше »

2018-10-31 22:45

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The Godfather of Ethereum ICOs Wants to Let Investors Take Their Money Back

Fabian Vogelsteller has proposed a method for safer ICOs, by allowing investors to withdraw funds. дальше »

2018-10-30 19:05

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Thailand’s Main Regulatory Authority Warns Investors About Risky ICOs

Thailand’s main regulatory authority, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), released a warning to investors regarding what it describes as “renegade ICOs. ” The warning details multiple popular ICO projects that are operating in the country without any licensing, supervision, or registration. дальше »

2018-10-30 08:00

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Ukrainian Authorities Set to Implement State Laws Aimed at Legalizing Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

The Economic Development and Trade Ministry of Ukraine is making serious plans to put in place a state policy aimed at legalizing all things cryptocurrency, including initial coin offerings (ICOs), bitcoin mining, among other activities, according to a local news source Ukrinform on October 26, 2018. дальше »

2018-10-30 00:00

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Member of Minjoo Party Aims to Lift Korea’s Initial Coin Offering Ban

Member of Minjoo Party Aims to Lift Korea’s ICO Ban Last September, the Korean government made the bold decision to implement a ban against initial coin offerings (ICOs). They believed ICOs to be a type of fraud, gambling, or even just speculation, even though a great deal of new startups use this method of crowdfunding […] дальше »

2018-10-30 23:31

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Thailand Warns Public from Investing in 9 Unregistered ICOs

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has forbidden the general public from investing in nine unregistered initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies. The companies in question failed to duly register their business, despite the introduction of a framework to facilitate cryptocurrency investing, reported Bangkok Post on October 27, 2018. дальше »

2018-10-29 14:00

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Thailand SEC Issues Warning on Unregulated ICOs

Since the beginning of the year Thailand has slowly warmed to cryptocurrencies. Initially the government intended to impose crippling taxes on buying and trading them, and ban ICOs which would have been the end of the nascent industry in the Kingdom. дальше »

2018-10-29 07:55

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Thailand’s SEC Warns Investors Against Unregistered ICO Investment Risk

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to investors against putting their money into initial coin offerings (ICOs) that are not recognized and authorized by the SEC. дальше »

2018-10-29 05:00

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5 ICOs to Watch in Q4 2018

While it may not seem like the most appealing moment to be investing in ICOs, rest assured, there are…

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2018-10-29 03:27

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Ethfinex To Offer Token Sales And ICO Launches To Attract And Involve Investors

Ethfinex is working in order to host token sales and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) on its platform. According to some reports, the company was able to develop a more equitable method that would allow investors to be more involved in ICOs. дальше »

2018-10-28 17:37

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Ethfinex Hopes to Break Stalemate by Offering In-Platform ICOs and Token Sales

Ethfinex plans to host token sales and ICOs within its platform. The company has developed what they believe to be a more equitable method for involving investors in ICOs. Will Decentralized ICOs Level the Playing Field? Ethfinex will soon offer users the opportunity to participate in token sales and ICOs provided directly through the exchange platform. дальше »

2018-10-27 08:00

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Fred Wilson Shies Away From Funding Google, Facebook Competitors, ICOs to the Rescue?

One of the biggest venture capitalist (VC) in Silicon Valley has admitted they do not fund start-ups which plan to challenge the big tech giants. “We shy away from funding... The post Fred Wilson Shies Away From Funding Google, Facebook Competitors, ICOs to the Rescue? appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »

2018-10-26 18:14

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Distributed Ledgers, Not Tokens, Are the True Heirs to Satoshi's Vision

What if bitcoin's white paper wasn't meant to inspire ICOs? дальше »

2018-10-23 07:00

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The Latest Ernst & Young Report Shows Extremely Poor Performance of ICOs Over Last Year

The report goes to show astonishing details of how ICO projects failed drastically failed to meet investors' expectations and trust. The post The Latest Ernst & Young Report Shows Extremely Poor Performance of ICOs Over Last Year appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

2018-10-20 20:23

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Report: Vast Majority of ICOs Trading Significantly Below Their Listing Price

A recent report from Ernst & Young found that nearly a third of all cryptocurrencies that have been financed through online fundraisers, like initial coin offerings (ICOs), have lost almost all their value, while the vast majority of them are currently trading below their listing price. дальше »

2018-10-19 22:15

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EY study: Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) The Class of 2017 – one year later

In December 2017, Ernst & Young a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, analyzed the top ICOs that represented 87% ICO funding in 2017. In this study, the firm revisit the same group of companies to analyze the progress and investment return on their ICOs. дальше »

2018-10-25 03:00

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Europe Rises to Lead the Token Economy, Raising Twice More in ICOs Than US

Europeans have raised nearly twice more in ICOs than Americans or Asians according to a new report, with projects based in the old continent raising $4.1 billion, while Americans have... The post Europe Rises to Lead the Token Economy, Raising Twice More in ICOs Than US appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »

2018-10-18 17:28

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Ex-Head of CFTC Affirms Most Initial Coin Offering Tokens are Securities by Law

Former CFTC Head Affirms: Most Tokens From ICOs Are Securities Gary Gensler, the former chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has recently affirmed that most of the Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) made since last year have created tokens that can be a considered a form of securities. The comments were originally […] дальше »

2018-10-16 00:54

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Head of Korea’s Top Financial Regulatory Body Reaffirms Stance Against ICOs

On October 11, Chairman of Korea’s Financial Services Commission Choi Jong-koo reaffirmed his negative stance against virtual currencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) in a statement given to Korea’s National Assembly. дальше »

2018-10-13 02:41

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Hundreds of ICOs Being Secretly Investigated by SEC, Claims Report

Hundreds of startups are reportedly being “secretly” targeted by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for their involvement with initial coin offerings. Companies that participated in ICOs are now scrambling to clarify whether their token constituted a security, and, if so, whether it was properly registered with or exempted by the SEC. дальше »

2018-10-12 02:30

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South Korea to Take Final Decision on ICOs in November, Says Top-level Official

South Korean authorities continue discussing the possibility of reallowing ICOs within the country. The final decision is going to be revealed in November 2018. The post South Korea to Take Final Decision on ICOs in November, Says Top-level Official appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

2018-10-11 21:41

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E&Y Report: Only 29% of 2017 ICOs have delivered a product

Ernst & Young ICO report ‘The Class of 2017 – one year later’ profiles the performance and evolving business models of last year’s leading ICOs. дальше »

2018-10-25 15:00

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Report: ICOs Kept Regulators Busy This Year

The North American Securities Administrators Association has released its annual report, which shows most enforcement actions are being taken against unregistered entities.

2018-10-11 00:03

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ICOs Have Raised $20 Billion Since 2017, $300 Million Last Month

ICOs have raised $12 billion this year and $7 billion last year, with about $6 billion of it being just for EOS and Telegram according to Autonomous, a financial research... The post ICOs Have Raised $20 Billion Since 2017, $300 Million Last Month appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »

2018-10-10 18:26

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Do You Invest in ICOs? 9 Crypto Experts Share Their Opinions

According to a report from independent research company Autonomous Research, ICO activity has fallen more than 90% in 2018.… The post Do You Invest in ICOs? 9 Crypto Experts Share Their Opinions appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »

2018-10-10 15:38

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UAE Government Accepts Cryptocurrencies as Securities, to Legalize ICOs in 2019

The United Arab Emirates is spearheading cryptocurrency adoption in the Gulf region and intends to introduce initial coin offerings (ICOs) as a legal means-of-fundraising in 2019, reported Reuters on Oct. дальше »

2018-10-10 12:00

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UAE Commodities Authority Approves ICOs in a Bid to Revamp Capital Markets

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is joining the league of countries that have embraced Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) as a way of raising capital according to a report by Reuters on October 8, 2018. The planned listing of ICOs in 2019 comes after the Emirates Securities & Commodities Authority categorized ICOs as securities. дальше »

2018-10-9 17:00

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EU Watchdog Examining ICOs as Part of Regulatory Effort

ESMA is studying ICOs on an individual basis to determine how they should be regulated.

2018-10-9 13:38

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Cryptocurrency Cases to be Studied on Individual Basis by EU Regulators

EU Regulators To Study Cryptos On A Case By Case Basis The financial watchdogs from the European Union have affirmed today that they will take a new stance on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), they will examine every ICO on a case by case basis to decide whether they should be regulated or not. This decision […] дальше »

2018-10-8 22:42

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European Securities Regulator to Report on ICO Rules by 2019

ESMA intends to report on how it may regulate ICOs by the end of 2018, chair Steven Maijoor told a European Parliament committee. дальше »

2018-10-8 22:30

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EU Financial Watchdog to Determine ICOs Outside of “Regulatory World”

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s financial watchdog, has announced it is taking the same approach to initial coin offerings (ICOs) as its U. S. counterpart. дальше »

2018-10-8 22:30

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How To Do Due Dilligence On ICOs

Modern technology has opened the doors to a more competitive digital trade. These days, financial technology, cryptocurrency, and Initial Coin Offerings or ICOs are capturing the interest of investors, enthusiasts, and traders. дальше »

2018-10-5 11:45

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South Korean Lawmakers Propose the Legalization of ICOs

South Korea has maintained a reasonably negative stance on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) since their blanket ban in September 2017. According to Business Korea’s article released on October 4, 2018, however, the National Assembly is looking to convince the government to remove the ICO ban as it may undermine South Korea’s future competitiveness. дальше »

2018-10-5 09:00

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South Korea’s Chief Policy Maker Insists on Legalizing ICOs

In a recent speech given to the National Assembly, Chairman of South Korea’s National Policy Committee Min Byung-Doo urged Korean regulators to legalize initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »

2018-10-4 22:11

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Member of South Korea’s Governing Party Urges the State Legalize ICOs

South Korea will consider a possibility to open up the road to Initial Coin Offerings through easing the country's legislation. The post Member of South Korea’s Governing Party Urges the State Legalize ICOs appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

2018-10-3 15:35

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Are ICOs Dead? Blockchain Project Funding From Venture Capital Investment Is Up 280% This Year

If you participated in the cryptocurrency market in 2017, you heard about Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). ICOs were so hot in 2017 that everybody was talking about them and a lot of people were investing. дальше »

2018-10-2 21:32

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South Korea's Policy Chief Calls for Legalization of ICOs

The chairman of South Korea's National Policy Committee has called for the legalization of ICOs at a meeting of the National Assembly. дальше »

2018-10-2 18:04

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BitMEX Reports ICOs Are Breaking Even

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)–Despite the tug of war attitude surrounding the industry of initial coin offerings, whereby one week the field is maligned and praised the next, research out of popular cryptocurrency trading platform BitMEX purports that ICOs have managed to about break even in regards to costs and revenue. дальше »

2018-10-2 16:54

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Of The $15B Worth Of Ether Raised By ICOs, $11B Has Already Been Sold: BitMEX Research

It hasn’t been the best year for Ethereum, seeing as though the valuable altcoin has shed over 75 percent of its value. While the market hasn’t been kind to other cryptocurrencies, rumors have its that the great price decline by Ethereum has been as a result of the hundreds of ICOs panic selling their Ether stashes in fear […] The post Of The $15B Worth Of Ether Raised By ICOs, $11B Has Already Been Sold: BitMEX Research appeared first on NullTX. дальше »

2018-10-2 04:16

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New Research Claims Most ICOs Have Profited Off Selling ETH

Bitmex Research is back with another detailed report, this time into the ethereum holdings of ICOs. Ethereum’s downward trajectory has been attributed in some quarters to ICOs offloading ETH to pay the bills. дальше »

2018-10-2 19:45

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