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How the China Bitcoin Mining Ban Serves to Silence Crypto Naysayers
If you visit just about any crypto news publication today, you will see at least one story detailing the recent news that the Chinese government is considering a blanket ban on Bitcoin mining. Perhaps testament to the world superpower’s repeated clampdowns on various aspects of digital currencies (exchanges and ICOs, in recent memory), the price. дальше »
2019-4-10 00:00 | |
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Swiss watchdog says cryptocurrency mining firm’s $90M ICO was illegal
Financial regulators in Switzerland have disclosed the illegal acts committed by Envion AG, a cryptocurrency “mining operation” that illegitimately collected over $90 million with an initial coin offering (ICO) last year. дальше »
2019-3-27 18:38 | |
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Here’s the difference between ICOs and IEOs
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. People have been hailing security token offerings (STO) as the next initial coin offering (ICO), but there is momentum growing for a new type of blockchain-based fundraising. дальше »
2019-3-21 17:01 | |
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Bitcoin.com’s Roger Ver is still shilling ICOs like it’s 2017
The controversial initial coin offerings (ICO) trend may have fallen out of fashion for most cryptocurrency influencers, but Bitcoin. com CEO Roger Ver isn’t one of them. The Bitcoin Cash proponent took to Twitter to confirm he’s taken up the role as an ‘official advisor’ to a blockchain startup called LivenPay on Monday. дальше »
2019-2-25 17:18 | |
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8 expert insights on what will happen with Bitcoin in 2019
From the dramatic price plunge of Bitcoin and other digital assets to the regulatory crackdown on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and the continued trail of crypto-exchange hacks, the cryptocurrency industry put behind a very turbulent year. дальше »
2019-2-5 19:03 | |
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Here’s what you need to know about security token offerings (STOs)
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. It might seem like the initial coin offering (ICO) boom is over, but there have been whispers of a new kid on the block. дальше »
2019-2-1 16:16 | |
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ICOs banked $13B with ‘little work, accountability, or transparency,’ report
To date, Ethereum‘s process of initial coin offerings (ICOs) has earned token founders an estimated combined profit of $12. 8 billion, made entirely of digital assets they created out of thin-air. дальше »
2019-1-16 20:24 | |
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Malaysia set to impose harsh new ICO and cryptocurrency laws
The Malaysian government is regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency trading. According to a statement issued by Lim Guan Eng, the country’s Minister of Finance, launching unauthorized ICOs or participating in the exchange of digital goods could result in a 10-year jail term and a $2,4 million (RM 10 million fine). дальше »
2019-1-14 14:10 | |
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5 ludicrous cryptocurrency exit scams that regretfully happened in 2018
When you say “cryptocurrency,” you’d be forgiven if one of the first things that comes to mind is: “exit scam. ” Exit scams refer to those cunning plots, whereby blockchain startups collect investors money, often through initial coin offerings (ICOs), only to disappear suddenly, along with any the funds raised. дальше »
2018-12-30 13:00 | |
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‘Unregulated ICOs are dead’ — welcome to the era of the STO
One of Alan Sugar’s earliest apprentices and author of Tokenomics: The crypto shift of blockchains, ICOs and tokens, Thomas Power took to the seats of the Hard Fork Decentralized Exchange this afternoon to discuss his vision of our blockchain future. дальше »
2018-12-14 17:42 | |
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New CoinMarketCap (CMC) Data Shows ICOs In 2017, Exchanges In 2018 As The Latest Trend
2017 was the year of the ICO. Today, however, times have changed: the age of the ICO is over, but the age of launching your own crypto exchange might just be beginning. That story comes from a new report by CoinMarketCap. дальше »
2018-11-30 07:51 | |
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ICOs withdrew $17M worth of Ethereum during latest market collapse
The most recent collapse of the cryptocurrency market has had an interesting effect on blockchain token developers. In the past month, teams have withdrawn at least 170,000 ETH ($17. 7 million) from their cryptocurrency coffers, marking the third biggest withdrawal period of this year. дальше »
2018-11-27 14:27 | |
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Report: 2018 is the year of stablecoin (whether you like it or not)
In 1997, during the dot-com boom, there were nearly 9,000 companies listed on U. S. stock exchanges. Since then, that figure has been cut in half and the number of IPOs has been in decline. Fast forward to 2017 and startups raised over $6. дальше »
2018-11-22 13:10 | |
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Moonday Mornings: The SEC has issued its first ever fines for ICO violations
There’s one thing that keeps us warm on cold days, Moonday Mornings. If you’re feeling a bit frosty this morning, here’s a wrap-up of the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain news. 1. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Zeniex is going to shut its doors and cease operations a mere five months after it launched. дальше »
2018-11-19 12:55 | |
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Cryptocurrency fraudster faces 5 years in prison for selling fake ICOs
A Brooklyn-based businessman turned cryptocurrency huckster faces up to five years in prison for orchestrating two monstrously phony initial coin offerings (ICOs) last year. Maksim Zaslavskiy, a former institutional developer and “businessman,” plead guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit securities fraud before a New York district court yesterday, reports FinanceFeeds. дальше »
2018-11-16 14:18 | |
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Moonday Mornings: AT&T and T-Mobile sued by victims of sim-swap cryptocurrency thefts
With the nights drawing in, we’re officially in hibernation mode now, so we spent most of the weekend in bed hiding from the wind and rain. But it was all in vain, and now it’s Moonday again. Here’s this weekend’s round-up of top cryptocurrency and blockchain news you need to know about: 1. дальше »
2018-11-12 12:47 | |
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The Bahamas is issuing cryptocurrency regulations to fight fraudulent ICOs
Regulators from all over the world have been waking up to cryptocurrency regulation this year and it seems the Bahamas are the latest to open their eyes. The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) has published a regulatory framework in preparations to integrate cryptocurrency-based assets into its financial services industry, according to the Nassau Guardian. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:06 | |
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Thailand tightens its grip on ICO regulation
Thai regulators have been tough on cryptocurrency and blockchain this year, and if they pull off their latest plan it will further tighten their grip on the industry. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are preparing to launch its first regulated initial coin offering (ICO) portal later this month, according to the Bangkok Post. дальше »
2018-11-9 12:49 | |
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Undercover report: Crypto media accept cash to mislead readers on ICOs
The dark net, assassination markets, money laundering. Cryptocurrency and blockchain can sound like a dodgy place sometimes, at least we can trust the news outlets that report on them though… right? Wrong. дальше »
2018-10-26 13:37 | |
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Moonday Morning: DJ Khaled & Floyd Mayweather finally sued over scamcoin
It’s Moonday Morning! Time to serve up a hot, steaming pile of cryptocurrency news leftovers that we all missed over the weekend, but taste oh-so-good when you reheat them. On today’s menu: 1. дальше »
2018-10-22 12:21 | |
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Malta: Two-thirds of cryptocurrencers fail multiple-choice licensing exam
Malta is fast becoming an international hot-spot for blockchain entrepreneurs, but reports have indicated two-thirds of applicants failed the licensing exam for operating cryptocurrency-related businesses. дальше »
2018-10-18 16:44 | |
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Superstar plastic surgeon buys major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange
Just weeks before regulators decide the fate of domestic initial coin offerings (ICOs), one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges is changing hands. A consortium led by a superstar plastic surgeon has just bought a controlling stake in Bithumb for $353 million. дальше »
2018-10-12 13:54 | |
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South Korean regulator warns of serious fallout if ICO ban lifts
South Korean lawmakers will decide the future of domestic initial coin offerings (ICOs) in November, but that hasn’t stopped its top financial regulator from lashing out at the cryptocurrency market one last time. дальше »
2018-10-11 13:09 | |
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EU securities watchdog plans on examining every single ICO individually — Good luck
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is taking a leaf out of the US’ playbook, and will examine every single initial coin offering (ICO) to decide appropriate regulation. ESMA Chairman, Steven Maijoor, said he is examining how ICOs fit into existing regulatory frameworks, Reuters reports. дальше »
2018-10-9 16:20 | |
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RIP ICOs: Blockchain startups receive $3.9B funding the old fashioned way
Despite 70 percent of ICOs being worth less than they initially raised, venture capital (VC) firms are still ramping up blockchain investments. Already, traditional investors have sunk $3. 9 billion into new blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses in 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:02 | |
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One third of ICOs launched in the past two years aren’t listed anywhere
Despite investors dropping a whopping $12 billion into Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in the past year, 70 percent of cryptocurrencies outside of the top 100 are now valued less than the amount initially raised. дальше »
2018-9-25 16:52 | |
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Australian financial watchdog puts 5 ICOs ‘on hold’ for violating regulations
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has flexed on cryptocurrency fraudsters. It has just released details of disciplinary action taken against misleading initial coin offerings (ICOs) operating in Australia. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:31 | |
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France introduces ICO regulations to protect investors
Despite calls for the EU to unify its regulation of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, France has taken the initiative and introduced its own regulations for initial coin offerings (ICOs). In a tweet yesterday, French Minster of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, announced the approval of a legislative framework which would require ICOs floated in France to provide safeguards and guarantees to investors. … This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2018-9-14 12:20 | |
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Research: For every ICO that raises over $1M, there’s one that doesn’t raise a dime
New research suggests that blockchain fundraising is often a hit or miss game. It appears that initial coin offerings (ICOs) either raise tons of money – or none at all. Research from intelligence firm GreySpark has uncovered that 46 percent of ICOs fail to raise any funds at all. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:57 | |
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NASAA launches an investigation into over 200 allegedly fraudulent ICOs
The days of the pump and dump ICO may be numbered: the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is on the warpath, taking action against potentially dodgy cryptocurrency schemes. дальше »
2018-8-29 17:29 | |
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Indiegogo launches its first token sale, but it’s for millionaires
Indiegogo has taken another step into cryptocurrency, blockchain, and funding through ICOs, launching its first security token sale – but it isn’t for everyone. Fresh off its foray into initial coin offerings (ICO) last December, the crowdfunding service has launched its first security token sale. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:08 | |
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China to crack down on 124 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges
It appears that cryptocurrency businesses are on the Chinese authorities’ radar again. China is blocking access to the websites of 124 offshore cryptocurrency exchange desks in the country, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported today. дальше »
2018-8-23 15:21 | |
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SEC ruling suggests cryptocurrency airdrops violate securities law
Airdrops are totally all the rage. Blockchain companies have been resorting to token giveaways and marketing bounty programs as a way of circumventing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) – but this is probably going to change very soon. дальше »
2018-8-15 14:54 | |
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Cryptocurrency exit scams have conned people out of almost $100M
Almost $100 million in cryptocurrency has been stolen by exit scammers, as ICO tokens continue to plummet in value. Indeed, the figures suggest that ICO scams over the last two years total at least $96. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:40 | |
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Telegram Passport is already drawing fire for not being secure enough
The first piece of blockchain-related tech from Telegram was shown off last week, but experts are claiming that its just waiting to be hacked. Telegram Passport is meant to be a secure way of managing identity documents. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:08 | |
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Industrial IoT: move slow and make things
Are you tired of hearing how ICOs are disrupting fundraising? The first five months of 2018 saw funds raised through token sales jump to $13. 7 billion, around double the amount raised in the whole of 2017. дальше »
2018-7-26 17:10 | |
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Investment fund CEOs: XRP is digital fiat, not real cryptocurrency
In the lead-up to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) critical decision on whether digital tokens are securities, CEOs of digital asset investment firms are really giving it to Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, XRP – claiming it’s really just digital fiat. дальше »
2018-7-20 10:46 | |
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Review of top 50 ICOs shows most promise things they will never deliver
The most extensive legal report on initial coin offerings (ICOs) is now available to the general public, and the findings are pretty damning. University of Pennsylvania legal professors, alongside research teams, have meticulously studied the top 50 highest grossing ICOs of last year – their whitepapers and their code – to determine if there was any disparity between promises made and cryptocurrencies developed. дальше »
2018-7-18 17:30 | |
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Shillingham United XI: A dream team of footballers backing crappy cryptocurrencies
Have you been noticing just how many footballers have been signing deals with initial coin offerings (ICOs)? News broke last week that Didier Drogba, former Chelsea star and Ivory Coast’s all-time highest scoring striker, has become the latest sports celebrity to officially endorse a cryptocurrency startup. дальше »
2018-7-16 18:54 | |
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The fact that we want blockchain to solve every problem is a problem
Like the Holy Trinity, the blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and ICOs are all independent and interdependent of each other in the crypto space. And, as these three faces of the ecosystem help expand it, there needs to be some consolidation. дальше »
2018-7-14 21:00 | |
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