People’s Bank of China Issues Fresh ICO Warning
The People's Bank of China have issued a fresh warning to investors to steer clear of ICOs. A bulletin on their website today (18th September) advises citizens not to get involved with ICOs,…
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Top 10 ICOs of 2018 – An August 2018 Update
The year so far has been good for ICOs. Infrastructure, finance and communications currently lead all other sectors in terms of amount sraised via ICOs. Here are the top 10.
Colorado Regulators Issue Show Cause Notices to Three Crypto Companies
Crypto companies Bionic Coin, Sybrelabs Ltd and Global Pay Net will receive cease and desist orders from the regulators if they fail to justify their ICOs.
Thailand: 50 ICO Projects and 20 Crypto Exchanges Apply For Licenses
The SEC Secretary General said that out of these 50 ICO projects, "it remains uncertain whether all of them will be given operating licences to raise funds".
Tom Brady’s ex-Manager Launches ICO Venture iCash
Will McDonough has had a very successful career. But he's only 38 and there is more to conquer in the world of finance - and beyond. The next challenge is conquering the world of blockchain,…
People’s Bank of China Promises to ‘Crush’ Foreign ICOs Targeting Chinese Investors
ICOs targeting Chinese investors have received a warning from the governor of the People’s Bank of China. A report has also been released, stipulating strategies to curb the situation.
Hong Kong Securities Commission Plans to Closely Observe Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
A statement from the executives read that Hong Kong will "keep a close watch on cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings, intervening where appropriate."
John McAfee Stops Promoting ICOs due to ‘Threats’ From the SEC
John McAfee, a renowned cybersecurity entrepreneur, has announced plans to fight back SEC’s increased oversight on cryptocurrencies. He also plans to stop promoting ICOs. Meanwhile, Ethereum…
Assed-Backed Tokens Platform TrustToken Raises $20 Million in ICO
The first token listed on the TrustToken platform is TrueUSD – a stablecoin whose price is pegged to the US dollar.
Moscow Stock Exchange Developing a Platform to Publish ICO Info
The Chief Executive of the Moscow Stock Exchange (MOEX), Alexander Afanasiev, has told Reuters that they are developing an platform for upcoming and active ICOs. The platform, which will not…
Russia Says Yes to its First Ever Official ICO
Russia is edging towards keeping the crypto community in check. Its plan to allow the first official ICO is, however, a sign that they are optimistic of blockchain bringing about a…
Top 10 ICOs of 2018 (So Far)
The year has so far been good for Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Communication, finance, and trading & investing have been the leading sectors in terms of amount raised via ICOs, while…
Two Key Reasons Why Venture Capitalists Are Getting Pulled Into the ICO Space
Funding through ICOs is up at least 20x since 2016. ICO funding in the blockchain space amounted to 5x the amount raised via VC funding. There are two key reasons why an increasing number…
US SEC Launches Fake ICO Site to Raise Awareness
The US SEC has been struggling to find a set of regulations that works for everyone, and have experienced significant backlash from genuine businesses who have been hit by the rules they…
ICO Funds Raised in May 2018 Already 200% Higher Than May 2017
The month of May has so far been ICO-friendly, with the funds raised doubling the amount raised last year in May, with 15 days more to close the month.