$80M Deal Gone Wrong: Alameda Research, Reef Finance Spar Over Unloaded Tokens

A scuttled deal between Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research and DeFi upstart Reef Finance offers an inside look at the wild world of OTC trading.

Shyft Network Wraps Token Sale Ahead of FATF ‘Travel Rule’ Implementation

Backed by BlockTower and others, the shyft token helps a decentralized network of exchanges comply with anti-money laundering rules.

Blockchain Bites: Coinbase’s Card, Avanti’s Approval, FTX’s Fractional Stocks

Meanwhile, The Graph's $12 million raise is one in a line of many public token sales this year.

The Graph Raises $12M in GRT Token Sale; Teases Mainnet Launch in 30-60 Days

Decentralized data-indexing protocol The Graph has raised $12 million in a public sale of its native GRT token.

CasperLabs Raises $14M From Launch-Day Node Runners

Blockchain startup CasperLabs has banked $14 million from investors who pledged to secure its proof-of-stake Casper network at launch.

Kik Must Pay SEC $5M, Judge Rules, Ending Yearlong Battle Over $100M ICO

Kik will pay $5 million in penalties as part of a proposed settlement with the SEC, which sued the messaging app last year.

Indian Trade Finance Startup Raises $3.7M in Token Sale Led by Arrington XRP

Persistence has closed a $3.7 million token round led by Arrington XRP Capital and including Alameda Research, Terra and others.