initial coin offerings
No Panic: Cooler Heads Prevail as SEC Casts Shadow on Cooley ICO Event
An event focused on initial coin offerings saw optimism despite SEC guidance that signaled a new era for the novel funding method.
Investor Tim Draper Calls on SEC to 'Grandfather' ICOs Into Compliance
Investor Tim Draper penned an open letter to the SEC today asking for the agency to carve-out exemptions for certain ICOs.
Veritaseum Founder Claims $8 Million in ICO Tokens Stolen
A cryptocurrency project called Veritaseum was the victim of a suspicious hack this weekend, resulting in the loss of millions of $ in stolen tokens.
ICOs: Foolish Mania or Market Discovery? (They Might Be Both)
As ICO mania subsides, CoinDesk contributor Ariel Deschapell argues the increased experimentation that will result is likely an industry boon.
Token Summit Creator: SEC ICO Guidance a 'Breath of Fresh Air'
A prominent figure in the movement to encourage blockchain tokens as a funding method has lauded new SEC guidance for the industry.
Emin Gun Sirer: SEC ICO Guidance is 'End of Beginning for Blockchains'
A Cornell professor who was at the center of last year's DAO hack has issued new comments on an SEC ruling on the project.
Months to Minutes: Enigma Launch Aims to Boost Crypto Hedge Fund Creation
MIT Media Lab-incubated startup Enigma is today revealing a product designed to simplify the set-up of crypto hedge funds.
Bitcoin Investment Firm Launches Ethereum-Subscribed ICO Fund
The operators of a bitcoin hedge fund have launched a $5 million fund for investing in cryptocurrency tokens and initial coin offerings.
ICOs in the EU: How Will the 'Slow Giant' Regulate Tokens?
A legal expert shines a light on how ICOs might be regulated in the European Union, proposing next steps and potential challenges ahead.
What's an ICO? 'Big 4' Consulting Firms Are Getting the Question
Major consulting firms are reporting that interest in blockchain is fast expanding beyond distributed ledgers to include more experimental ICOs.
