ICO
The Wait for Grams: Why Telegram Might Just Cancel Its Public ICO
The first leaks about Telegram Open Network's "grams" token indicated a $600M public sale. Today, insiders say the public will get no sale at all.
Alibaba's Taobao Bars Crypto and ICOs in Policy Update
Alibaba's Taobao e-commerce site has updated its list of prohibited goods and services on the platform, which now includes those related to cryptos.
Ontario Regulator 'Gathering Information' on Crypto Trading Platforms
The province's securities regulator is gathering information after receiving numerous complaints.
Justice Department Charges Founders of Mayweather-Backed ICO
Federal authorities have charged the founders of Centra Tech with securities and wire fraud, shortly after their ICO was shut down by the SEC.
Email Service MailChimp to Block ICO, Crypto Marketing
Email distribution company MailChimp will bar marketing campaigns for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings next month.
Steven Seagal and Bitcoiin Founders 'Exit' As ICO Ends
Steven Seagal will no longer serve as brand ambassador for the "Bitcoiin" cryptocurrency.
Wikipedia Rival Everipedia Plans Token Airdrop in June
Decentralized encyclopedia startup Everipedia announced it would airdrop its IQ tokens to members in June.
DOJ, SEC Argue Vague Laws No Excuse for ICO Fraud
The U.S. government has pushed back against an effort to dismiss the charges in an ongoing initial coin offering (ICO) fraud lawsuit.
Spooked By SEC, Video Streaming ICO Halts Airdrop
Stream had a plan to launch its product, sell its tokens to investors and give away 500 million more. That's all on hold now, as SEC action looms.
KODAKCoin Backers Warn SEC Could Restrict Token Trading
A new "light paper" says the token could face "significant restrictions" should the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deem it a security.
