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Why Big Investors Are Betting Real Money on a Kik Cryptocurrency

After putting millions into Kik's ICO, the startup's investors are speaking out about their reasons for buying into the experimental token sale.

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By Ash Bennington

Aug 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Aug 30, 2017

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Mobile Messenger Kik Raises $50 Million Ahead of $75 Million ICO

A trio of notable blockchain funds including Polychain Capital and Pantera Capital are investing in a token sale for mobile messaging platform Kik.

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By Ash Bennington

Aug 29, 2017 at 8:35 p.m. UTC

Aug 29, 2017

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Armed with an Ethereum ICO, Can Kik Succeed Where Facebook Failed?

Social media platform Kik opens up about its plans to launch a cryptocurrency, saying the move could fulfill long-held business goals.

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By Michael del Castillo

Jun 21, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. UTC

Jun 21, 2017

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ICOs Going Mainstream? Chat App Kik to Launch Token Sale

Messaging service Kik has revealed plans to launch its own cryptocurrency and ultimately create a new ecosystem for digital services.

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By Jonathan Keane

May 25, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

May 25, 2017

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