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Amount raised via ICO and percentage of raise penalized by the SEC. (Image via CoinDesk Research)
Policy
Sec
Now More Than Ever, SEC Is Scrutinizing Unregistered Token Offerings
The frequency of ICO-related enforcement actions has been increasing in the U.S.
Amount raised via ICO and percentage of raise penalized by the SEC. (Image via CoinDesk Research)
By Christine Kim
Feb 7, 2020 at 5:55 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2020
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Liquid gold being poured into a cast to make a bullion bar at a Gold Reef City demonstration. Even the crucible glows under the immense heat. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
Markets
Ethereum
DigixDAO Votes to Liquidate $64M Treasury
With only 52 votes, the DigixDAO treasury will dissolve, returning DGD holders their staked $ETH.
Liquid gold being poured into a cast to make a bullion bar at a Gold Reef City demonstration. Even the crucible glows under the immense heat. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
By William Foxley
Jan 20, 2020 at 8:17 p.m. UTC
Jan 20, 2020
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Markets
Sec
SEC Asks for Telegram ICO Financials Ahead of CEO's Deposition
Telegram has been ordered by a judge to explain why it should not have to turn over bank documents relating to its $1.7 billion initial coin offering.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
By William Foxley
Jan 3, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. UTC
Jan 3, 2020
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Policy
Sec
Blockchain of Things Pays SEC $250,000 to Settle Unregistered ICO
Internet startup Blockchain of Things has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle with the SEC over its $13 million ICO.
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By David Pan
Dec 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 19, 2019
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stars, universe
Markets
Startups
How to Turn a $17 Million ICO Into $104 Million: The Cosmos Story
The startups building Cosmos don't own it or rely solely on it for income. And that's the point.
stars, universe
By Leigh Cuen
Nov 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 11, 2019
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gold, nugget
Markets
Crime
'Gold-Backed' Crypto Token's Promoter Investigated by Florida Regulators
Karatbars, issuer of a purportedly gold-backed crypto token, is under investigation by Florida regulators over links to a Miami “crypto bank.”
gold, nugget
By Leigh Cuen
Oct 4, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 4, 2019
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WEG Bank AG CEO Matthias von Hauff (right) image via Twitter
Markets
Germany
This Crypto-Savvy Bank Is Building Bandwidth for Bitcoin Retail Payments
The German bank is set to help European retailers accept bitcoin payments in early 2020.
WEG Bank AG CEO Matthias von Hauff (right) image via Twitter
By Leigh Cuen
Oct 1, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 1, 2019
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Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
Markets
Startups
How Celsius Turned Its Crypto ICO Into a Billion-Dollar Lending Business
Lending startup Celsius went from a $50 million token sale to $1 billion in crypto deposits.
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
By Leigh Cuen
Sep 7, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2019
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Monolith
Markets
Debit cards
This ICO Startup Didn't Die During Crypto Winter. It Has DAI to Thank
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.
Monolith
By Leigh Cuen
Aug 17, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2019
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Patientory CEO Chrissa McFarlane 2018_0731Patientory_695
Markets
Startups
This Crypto Is Worth Less Than 1 Cent. VCs Are Betting Millions on Its Future
This healthcare startup is still growing, and attracting investment, long after raising $7.2 million in a 2017 token sale.
Patientory CEO Chrissa McFarlane 2018_0731Patientory_695
By Leigh Cuen
Aug 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 13, 2019
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