Token Sales

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2018 for ICOs: A Quarter-By-Quarter Outlook
This ICO insider sees the market's hot streak continuing into the new year – even though, there are some potential pitfalls along the way.
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Kickstarter
Kickstarter ICO? Don't Count On It Says Crowdfunding Leader
The company most widely associated with crowdfunding won't be shifting its business model to accommodate so-called initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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Pantera Invests $3 Million in Sharing Economy Token Origin
Decentralizing Airbnb? A new blockchain protocol aims to disrupt nothing less than the entirety of the sharing economy.
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SEC
SEC Official: Cryptocurrency Investment Funds Raise Questions
The head of the SEC's investment management office said the agency is weighing questions related to funds that plan to hold cryptocurrencies.
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Tokens
The Hidden Trade-Offs of ICOs for Entrepreneurs
Utility token ICOs are not equity, but sellers may still be giving up more value than they realize if they go down that path.
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Ex-SEC Lawyer Predicts 'Assembly Line' for ICO Enforcement
A former lawyer for the SEC discusses the way forward for ICO regulation, warning that an "assembly line" of actions could be on the way.
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Report Warns SAFT May Increase Legal Risk of Token Sales
Making ICOs compliant while delivering on their disruptive promise may be a harder needle to thread than the SAFT plan anticipates, a new paper says.
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Nick Morgan, attorney at Paul Hastings, and R. Scott Forston, of S&P Global’s compliance team, converse on stage at ICO Forward Photo by Brady Dale.
TGEs or ICBMs? Words Might Not Matter for ICOs
The hottest industry term in cryptocurrnecy is proving a doubled-edged sword for the entrepreneurs seeking to enter the market.
Nick Morgan, attorney at Paul Hastings, and R. Scott Forston, of S&P Global’s compliance team, converse on stage at ICO Forward Photo by Brady Dale.

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ICOs on Our Terms and Conditions
How to structure token sales that comply with securities laws open participation to a diverse range of purchasers and enhance value for all involved.
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Lighthouse
The SAFT Is a Symptom of Regulatory Uncertainty
The SAFT framework, despite its limitations, is a reasonable path forward for token issuers given the ambiguity of current laws, writes Jerry Brito.
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