ICOs
The Security Token Market Needs Better Lingo
“STO” was coined to distinguish a compliant token offering from ICOs, but the term fails to capture all the types of security tokens.
Token Issuers Must Stop Paying for Market Making
It's time for the crypto world to adopt the best practices of the traditional public securities exchanges, including rules on ethics and fair dealing.
South Korea Will Maintain ICO Ban After Finding Token Projects Broke Rules
South Korea has decided not to lift its ban on domestic initial coin offerings after a watchdog's survey found projects have been violating rules.
Chat App Kik Says It Will Fight SEC Over Possible ICO Action
Messaging app company Kik says it will stand up to the SEC over an expected enforcement action relating to its 2017 initial coin offering
Don't Throw the Crypto Tokens Out With the Bathwater
We’re at a point where any idea associated with tokens struggles for legitimacy and money. It would be a shame if we ditched token economics altogether.
Blockchain Project Polkadot Plans Second Token Sale to Raise $60 Million
Blockchain project Polkadot is planning raise $60 million via a second distribution of tokens.
'Decentralized Airbnb' Starts Charging Fees as ICO Model Falters
Airbnb competitor Bee Token, founded by alums of Uber, are pivoting in an effort to boost revenue after conducting an ICO last February.
50 Cut as $60 Million Blockchain Project Nebulas Lays Off 60% of Staff
Once a top-100 cryptocurrency, Nebulas has laid off more than 60 percent of its staff since July 2018, CoinDesk has learned.
How BlockEx Went from $24 Million ICO to Layoffs in Less Than a Year
BlockEx, a London-based platform for launching and exchanging tokens, was beset by a series of setbacks that led to downsizing.
OECD: ICOs Have Financing Benefits But Aren't a Mainstream Option
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development thinks ICOs may be a beneficial fundraising tool, but not yet for "mainstream" firms.
