Per a recent report by crypto research firm One Alpha, Israel-based startups raised $606 million through ICOs as of the third quarter of 2018. Israel-based projects have raised over $600 million through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2018, according to report by cryptocurrency analytics firm One Alpha released Nov.… Continue reading Report: Israeli Projects Raised Over $600 Million via ICOs as of Q3 2018
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Hodler’s Digest, October 21-October 28: US SEC Mulls Over Bitcoin ETFs, While Bakkt’s BTC Futures Inch Closer To Approval
Bakkt BTC futures are tentatively set to launch in December, while New York regulators give Coinbase the green light for custody services. Coming every Sunday, the Hodler’s Digest will help you to track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions, and… Continue reading Hodler’s Digest, October 21-October 28: US SEC Mulls Over Bitcoin ETFs, While Bakkt’s BTC Futures Inch Closer To Approval
Thai SEC Warns Public About Investing in Nine Unregistered Tokens and ICOs
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has warned the public about investing in nine unapproved digital tokens and ICOs. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning about investing in nine digital tokens and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), which have not been accredited by the regulator, news outlet Bangkok Post reported Oct.… Continue reading Thai SEC Warns Public About Investing in Nine Unregistered Tokens and ICOs
Taiwan Prepares Itself For ICO Regulatory Framework
Investing in the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) markets may soon become incredibly safe and easy for Taiwanese investors, according to a recent statement from the chairman of the country’s main securities regulatory agency. The comments regarding the imminent introduction of an ICO regulatory framework came from Wellington Koo, the chairman of Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission… Continue reading Taiwan Prepares Itself For ICO Regulatory Framework
Bermuda Government Approves First ICO Under New Regulatory Regime
The government of Bermuda has licensed the first ICO in the country under a new regulatory regime that was introduced this summer. The government of Bermuda has awarded the first certification for an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) under the island nation’s new regulatory regime for crypto and blockchain business, the country’s only daily newspaper, the… Continue reading Bermuda Government Approves First ICO Under New Regulatory Regime
Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler: ICOs Should be Considered Securities
Former CFTC chairman Gary Gensler said that coins sold through ICOs should be considered securities. Former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Gary Gensler said that most tokens sold through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) should be classified as securities, Bloomberg reported Oct. 15. Should cryptocurrencies be considered securities, they would fall under… Continue reading Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler: ICOs Should be Considered Securities
Nouriel Roubini Versus Blockchain: Notes from the Senate Floor
The famous crypto-hater testified to the US Senate committee alongside the blockchain advocate Peter Van Valkenburgh. Normally, there is very limited room for drawing legitimate comparisons between a Senate hearing and an Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight. Yet the hearing entitled “Exploring the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Ecosystem,” which took place on October 11, 2018 on the… Continue reading Nouriel Roubini Versus Blockchain: Notes from the Senate Floor
South Korean Financial Regulator Reaffirms Negative Stance on ICOs and Crypto
A top Korean financial regulator has reiterated his negative position on ICOs and digital currencies, though he does not deny the potential of blockchain. The chairman of Korea’s Financial Services Commission Choi Jong-koo has reaffirmed his negative position on digital currencies and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Business Korea reported Oct. 11. Choi spoke at a… Continue reading South Korean Financial Regulator Reaffirms Negative Stance on ICOs and Crypto
Report: SEC Expands Crackdown on ICOs, Regulatory Ambiguity Remains
Despite recent calls from Congress to provide regulatory clarity on ICOs, the SEC continues is crackdown on hundreds of ICOs, according to a joint report. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded its crackdown on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), putting “hundreds” of projects at risk, according to a recent joint investigation by Yahoo… Continue reading Report: SEC Expands Crackdown on ICOs, Regulatory Ambiguity Remains
Report: Investors in German ICOs Have Suffered Losses as High as 90%
According to a report by business magazine WirtschaftsWoche, investors in German ICOs have lost up to 90 percent of their capital. Investors in German ICOs have lost up to 90 percent of their capital, Cointelegraph auf Deutsch reports Monday, October 1. German business magazine WirtschaftsWoche compared the token issue prices of Initial Coin Offerings (ICO)… Continue reading Report: Investors in German ICOs Have Suffered Losses as High as 90%