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What We Can Learn From Telegram's Token Troubles
Telegram's success blinded investors to the risks inherent in building blockchains and raising a token sale, says a long-time observer.
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin's Boom Roils Markets and a16z Makes a Long-term Play
While FOMO drives up bitcoin's price and derivatives market, Telegram announces another delay and Andreessen Horowitz raises a $515 million fund.
Telegram Caves to US Regulators: Delays Blockchain Launch, Offers to Return $1.2B to Investors
Messaging app Telegram postponed the launch of its TON blockchain on Wednesday, triggering a costly clawback clause in its agreement with investors.
Blockchain Association Tries to Draw Legal Line Between Kik's Token and Its 2017 Pre-Sale
The Blockchain Association is claiming that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is wrongfully conflating Kik's exempt offering of securities during a 2017 ICO with the issuance of kin tokens
Exchange Banking on TON's Gram Tokens to Shut Down After Telegram Court Order
Blackmoon Crypto, a small exchange hoping to grow its clientele by becoming the first to list Telegram's tokens, is shutting down just weeks after a judge barred any token issuance.
Telegram's Fight Against SEC Will Help Push Cryptocurrency Legislation, Says Trade Group
Telegram’s ongoing court battle with the SEC over its $1.7 billion token offering could put pressure on Congress to move cryptocurrency regulation forward, according to the Blockchain Association.
Blockchain Association Says Court 'Erred' With Decision to Block Telegram's Token Issuance
The advocacy group has supported Telegram's appeal over a U.S. district court's decision to block the firm's token issuance – even outside the country.
Judge Denies Telegram's Request to Issue Gram Tokens to Non-US Investors
A federal judge denied Telegram's request to issue Gram tokens to non-U.S. investors.
Telegram Hopes It Can Still Sell Tokens to Non-US Investors After Court Ruling
Telegram has asked a court to clarify if it can still issue its tokens to non-U.S. investors after a preliminary injunction blocked the issuance in the U.S.
Telegram Ruling Closes Another Door to Legally Compliant Token Sales
A recent ruling stopping Telegram from distributing its cryptocurrency creates new legal peril for public blockchains, argues lawyer Josh Lawler.
