ICOs

The DAO Report: Understanding the Risk of SEC Enforcement

A legal expert discusses the potential impact of a new SEC report on the use of blockchain-based tokens for fundraising.

An event focused on initial coin offerings saw optimism despite SEC guidance that signaled a new era for the novel funding method.

By Ash BenningtonJul 26, 2017

Investor Tim Draper penned an open letter to the SEC today asking for the agency to carve-out exemptions for certain ICOs.

By Pete RizzoJul 26, 2017

A cryptocurrency project called Veritaseum was the victim of a suspicious hack this weekend, resulting in the loss of millions of $ in stolen tokens.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 26, 2017

As ICO mania subsides, CoinDesk contributor Ariel Deschapell argues the increased experimentation that will result is likely an industry boon.

A prominent figure in the movement to encourage blockchain tokens as a funding method has lauded new SEC guidance for the industry.

By Pete RizzoJul 25, 2017

The SEC's new blockchain token guidelines aren't a surprise to industry commentators.

By Stan HigginsJul 25, 2017

The SEC said today that the offering and sale of digital tokens "are subject to the requirements of the federal securities laws".

By Stan HigginsJul 25, 2017

The operators of a bitcoin hedge fund have launched a $5 million fund for investing in cryptocurrency tokens and initial coin offerings.

By Ash BenningtonJul 25, 2017

A legal expert shines a light on how ICOs might be regulated in the European Union, proposing next steps and potential challenges ahead.

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