capital markets
Report: Nearly Half of ICOs Failed to Raise Funds Since Start of 2017
Nearly half of all initial coin offerings (ICOs) in 2017 and 2018 failed to raise any funds, according to a new report.
Gemini Launches NYDFS-Regulated Crypto Pegged to the Dollar
Crypto exchange Gemini is set to issue a dollar-backed, NYDFS-approved stablecoin – the second to launch in New York today.
EU Lawmaker Wants Standard Regulations to Allow 'Passport' for ICOs
One European lawmaker wants to standardize ICO regulations, thereby making it easier for projects to raise funding across the EU.
Crypto and Stock Trading Startup Robinhood Is Eyeing an IPO
Mobile app Robinhood, which launched a zero-fee crypto trading service this year, is now searching for a CFO as it prepares for an eventual IPO.
High Times Now Says It's Accepting Crypto Payments For Its IPO
Despite previously telling the SEC it would not accept cryptocurrencies, High Times is accepting both bitcoin and ethereum for its IPO.
Goldman Sachs Said to Have Sidelined Plans for Crypto Trading Desk
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has reportedly dropped plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading desk, for now at least.
ASX Postpones Roll-Out of Blockchain Settlement System
The Australian Securities Exchange has pushed back the launch of its blockchain-based CHESS replacement after feedback from stakeholders.
World Bank Bond Blockchain Offers Key Insights
Is it time to rethink private blockchains? The World Bank's "blockchain bond" success has reinvigorated that question.
Morgan Creek Digital, Bitwise Partner on New Digital Asset Index Fund
The firms are are teaming up to launch a new index fund aimed at institutional investors looking to enter the digital asset market
Singapore Taps Blockchain Platform for Selling Tokenized Securities
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the national exchange are looking to blockchain for selling tokenized digital assets.
