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ICO Followups

This Tiny Crypto Startup Has Lessons for Libra’s ‘Unbanked’ Dreams

Leigh CuenNov 18, 2019

If Facebook’s Libra project truly aims to serve the globe’s 1.7 billion unbanked, Hong Kong-based Bitspark might offer some insights.

Startups

How to Turn a $17 Million ICO Into $104 Million: The Cosmos Story

Leigh CuenNov 11, 2019

The startups building Cosmos don't own it or rely solely on it for income. And that's the point.

Podcasts

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 14, 2020

Adam B. LevineSep 14, 2020

As some bitcoin options traders bet on new all-time highs and another DeFi protocol is attacked, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

Crime

‘Gold-Backed’ Crypto Token’s Promoter Investigated by Florida Regulators

Leigh CuenOct 4, 2019

Karatbars, issuer of a purportedly gold-backed crypto token, is under investigation by Florida regulators over links to a Miami “crypto bank.”

Debit Cards

This ICO Startup Didn’t Die During Crypto Winter. It Has DAI to Thank

Leigh CuenAug 17, 2019

The London-based Monolith just added DAI to its crypto debit card product. But the startup itself has long used DAI to manage its treasury.

ICO Followups

Startups

This Crypto Is Worth Less Than 1 Cent. VCs Are Betting Millions on Its Future

Leigh CuenAug 13, 2019

This healthcare startup is still growing, and attracting investment, long after raising $7.2 million in a 2017 token sale.

Israel

Bancor Raised $153 Million and Found Actual Users. Why Did Its Price Tank?

Leigh CuenJul 25, 2019

Bancor raised $153 million as one of the top initial coin offerings of 2017. With its BNT token trading near all-time lows, here's an update on the project.