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China's ICO Ban: Understandable, Reasonable and (Probably) Temporary

China's ICO ban might not be what it seems, according to CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson. In an OpEd, she argues it's not only reasonable – but temporary.

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Ethereum's ERC-20 Token Standard Has Been Formalized

Ethereum's ERC-20 standard – which sets the rules for token issuances – has been finalized after being introduced in 2015.

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Another ICO Conference Cancels in Wake of China Ban

A second conference on blockchain-based fundraising has been cancelled following news that regulators in China have formally outlawed the use case.

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The ICO Governance Deficit

Attention on ICO classifications may be blinding market observers from other failings in the market, according to one blockchain lawyer.

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ICOs: Compelling Advantages, Real Risk

A long-time professional in the venture investing space takes a long look at ICOs – outlining the pros, cons and potential impact.

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Malaysian Finance Regulator Warns Investors Over ICO Risks

Malaysia's Securities Commission has issued a statement warning investors of the perceived risks of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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Reg D on the Rise? Investor-Grade ICO Products Are Coming – and Soon

Is the market for ICOs maturing? Protos' recent announcement of a security token shows an institutional investor market ready to play by the books.

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China's Crypto Exchanges Yank Token Listings Amid ICO Ban Fallout

China has banned ICOs – and the country's exchanges are quickly moving to adapt to the new reality.

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ICO Ban? Canada's Regulators Are Giving One Token Sale a Big Break

An ICO startup has been accepted into Quebec's regulatory sandbox, demonstrating how regulators there want to accommodate the burgeoning industry.

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Cryptocurrency Prices Rise Back Above $150 Billion as Investment Rebounds

Cryptocurrency prices rebounded heading into Wednesday, a trend that suggests China's move to ban ICOs may have a limited impact.

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