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Entersoft – a New Weapon in the Fight Against ICO Scams?

Brisbane-based platform Entersoft is providing comprehensive security solutions for the ICO industry, saving these companies from the threat of hacks and scams. Even though 2017 was the year of the crypto, the ICO industry enjoyed a major ripple effect. Startups were springing up and raising millions in just a few hours, or even minutes. Everybody wanted to be a part of the digital revolution, and rightly so. However, along with this interest in ICOs, came the
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Nikita Blows · April 21, 2018 · 4:00 am
Blockchain Technology, Companies, News, News teaser
Russia Blocked Telegram Because Crypto Is ‘Uncontrollable,’ Says FSB Memo

Russian authorities blocked Telegram because they would not be able to “control” its new cryptocurrency, likening it to ponzi scheme Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM). FSB: Telegram TON Token Makes CEO ‘New Mavrodi’ According to a letter which Roman Antipkin, an official with security service the FSB, wrote to colleagues April 18, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov had “decided to become the new Sergey Mavrodi.” The name-drop reference Mavrodi’s notorious MLM ponzi scheme which originated in Russia
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Wilma Woo · April 20, 2018 · 8:30 am
Altcoin News, Altcoins, Companies, News, News teaser
Cambridge Analytica ‘Was Planning $30M ICO’ Sources Say

Disgraced UK data analysis firm Cambridge Analytica wanted to raise $30 million by issuing its own altcoin, according to reports which surfaced April 17. We Wanted Users To ‘Reclaim Data’ Using Blockchain Citing anonymous sources “familiar with the matter,” Reuters reveals the company, which continues to face mass scrutiny after allegedly compromising personal data of millions of Facebook users, wanted to issue its token via an ICO. “Prior to the Facebook controversy, we were developing
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Wilma Woo · April 18, 2018 · 4:00 pm
Altcoins, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Regulation, Emerging Markets, Interviews
‘I Think ICO is a Dirty Word’ – Lessons in Compliance from KodakCoin (Interview)

Bitcoinist spoke with Darren Marble, CEO of CrowdfundX, a fintech marketing firm that uses artificial intelligence and digital marketing to help its clients acquire retail investors and shareholders at scale. His company was responsible for designing, producing, and marketing historic Reg A+ IPOs to NASDAQ, NYSE, and OTC Markets Group, as well as Security Token Offers (STOs) such as KodakCoin. I predict that NASDAQ, the NYSE, or OTC Markets Group will launch a token market.
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Allen Scott · April 17, 2018 · 8:00 am
Altcoin News, Altcoins, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Investment, Bitcoin Regulation, Ethereum, FinTech, Legislation, News, News teaser
SAFT – The Not So ‘Simple Agreement for Future Tokens’

The SAFT may be a cousin of the SAFE – but the relationship comes with strings attached and anyone considering doing down the rabbit hole should consider potential implications very carefully. The rise of ICOs has been difficult to ignore. What was once seen as a gimmick is now threatening to reshape the fundraising industry. This is particularly the case for VCs and investors who are concerned with very early stage investments. The fear of
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Denis Vinokourov · April 15, 2018 · 3:00 am
Altcoin News, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Investment, News, News teaser
SEC Getting Ready for a Massive Crypto Fraud Battle

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has come out guns blazing in the fight to combat ICO fraud and protect small investors. As we know, cryptocurrencies stole the headlines in 2017, with Bitcoin’s biggest milestones, such as reaching an all-time high value of $20k, a definite topic of conversation around the investor dinner table. Potential investors could trade in existing cryptocurrencies, or be a part of a brand-new virtual currency by investing in a start-up’s ICO.
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Nikita Blows · April 12, 2018 · 9:30 pm
Altcoin News, Companies, News, News teaser
EOS Surpasses Litecoin Despite New Criticism of Its ‘Useless’ Token

Block.One’s Blockchain app platform EOS has come under fire after announcing its incoming mainnet ‘launch’ as its EOS token will have no “uses.” EOS Tokens Can’t Be Redeemed On EOS’ Nonexistant Platform The project, which today surpassed Litecoin by market cap and intends to allow developers to create decentralized applications (‘DApps’), raised $700 million in its ongoing ICO despite developers at the time openly acknowledging the token users were buying had zero utility. Now, with
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Wilma Woo · April 12, 2018 · 6:41 am
Altcoins, Bitcoin Regulation, Emerging Markets, News, News teaser
Japan Unveils Guidelines to Legalize Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)

While countries like the United States and China aim to restrict Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Japan is firmly on the path towards legalizing the popular (and, at times, controversial) fundraising method. Japan Preps ICO Guidelines Japan is leading the charge in the effort to effectively regulate Initial Coin Offerings while ensuring positive growth and investor protection in the cryptocurrency space. According to a report written by the government-backed ICO Business Research Group and published by
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Adam James · April 5, 2018 · 11:00 am
Altcoin News, Blockchain Technology, News, News teaser, Start-Ups
India Becoming the ICO-Marketing Hub for Crypto Platforms

India may be most well known for its Taj Mahal and Golden Temple. However, it is gaining a reputation in the crypto community as a place to find an extremely affordable provider of marketing services. Marketing can be expensive, whether in-house services or outsourcing. In the fast-moving crypto world, it will also help in determining how successful your ICO will be. This in itself is a multi-billion-dollar industry, with, according to The Times of India,
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Nikita Blows · April 4, 2018 · 3:00 pm
Altcoin News, Altcoins, News, News teaser
SEC Charges DJ Khaled & Floyd Mayweather-Backed ICO With Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the founders of the DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather-backed CTR Token with fraud, illustrating a push to purge the ICO (Initial Coin Offering) space of bad actors. Heavy Hitters According to an official statement from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the independent agency has charged two individuals “with orchestrating a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) that raised more than $32 million from thousands of investors
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Adam James · April 3, 2018 · 6:00 am
Altcoins, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Regulation, Bitcoin Taxes, News, News teaser, Start-Ups
Crypto Investors in Thailand Will Get Taxed

After the Bank of Thailand ordered the country’s financial institutions to steer clear of cryptocurrency, its military government has now advised that cryptocurrency taxes are on the cards. Thailand has previously been hesitant to take decisive action against cryptocurrencies. However, 2018 has seen this on-the-fence stance change. February saw the country’s financial institutions put an end to offering crypto-related services, while earlier this month saw authorities suggest that virtual currencies would soon be subjected to
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Nikita Blows · March 31, 2018 · 2:00 pm
Altcoins, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Investment, News, News teaser
1 of 5 Americans Used School Loans to Buy Cryptocurrency

If you thought that student loans were just for well, student expenses, then think again. A recent survey has found that some college students are using their financial aid to invest in the crypto market. College is expensive and sometimes, opting for financial aid is the only way to cover fees, rent, textbooks and the list goes on. It also leaves you with a future filled with all of these student bills that have unfortunately
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Nikita Blows · March 23, 2018 · 6:00 pm
Altcoin News, Blockchain Technology, News, News teaser, Sponsored Article
CEDEX Pre-Sale Shines Bright Like a Diamond and Raises $20m in Four Hours

As CEDEX works towards disrupting the often-times unclear and exclusive diamond investment industry, we shine a light on the fact that their pre-sale is already a multi-million-dollar success. The beauty and allure of diamonds cannot be ignored. If you’ve ever thought about investing in them, thinking is probably just about as far as you got. This is because the billion-dollar industry is shrouded in a sparkling veil of mystery. How can I invest? What is
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Nikita Blows · March 22, 2018 · 12:00 am
Altcoin News, Bitcoin Investment, News, News teaser
The Dot-Com Bubble Still Dwarfs the Cryptocurrency ‘Bubble’

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are a hot topic in the cryptocurrency space, where both massive profits and fraudulent scams abound — but is there really a bubble forming? Weighing the Pros and Cons While the cryptocurrency market houses no shortage of controversy, Initial Coin Offerings might take the cake. On one hand, ICOs allow regular people to access the venture capital space previously reserved for only those with big pockets, while providing near instantaneous liquidity.
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Adam James · March 19, 2018 · 3:30 pm
Altcoins, Emerging Markets, News, News teaser, Ripple
Ripple CEO: ICOs Better Save Money For Lawyers

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has claimed that the real “winners” in the cryptocurrency space are lawyers. Lawyers are licking their chops As Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) continue to bombard cryptocurrency investors left and right, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has stated that entrepreneurs issuing digital tokens would be wise to “save some of those proceeds” for impending lawsuits. Garlinghouse told CNBC at Singapore’s Money 20/20 conference: Entrepreneurs need to be [going in with their] eyes wide
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Adam James · March 16, 2018 · 7:00 pm
Bitcoin, Bitcoin Price, Emerging Markets, News, News teaser
Amount Raised By ICOs Drops For The First Time in 6 Months

Bitcoin prices continue to feel pressure as ICOs see their first fall and the industry claims better regulation will initially keep growth down. ICO ‘Wild West’ Gets Tamed As BTC/USD hovers just above $8000 Friday, increasing scrutiny on cryptocurrency in general from regulators around the world is producing mixed market sentiment. In the US in particular this week, senior lawmakers are debating how best to control the potentially destabilizing impact of ICO offerings launching in
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Wilma Woo · March 16, 2018 · 9:00 am
Altcoins, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Regulation, News, News teaser
South Korea Plans to Allow ICOs Under ‘Certain Conditions’

South Korea’s ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be reversed in the coming months, according to a new report. South Korea Expected to Reverse ICO Ban The Korea Times, a business-focused media company founded by Hankook Ilbo, one of South Korea’s largest newspapers, reported that the South Korean government will soon reverse its ban on initial coin offerings (ICO) and allow token sales under certain conditions. In 2017, the government of South Korea banned domestic ICOs
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Shaurya Malwa · March 13, 2018 · 11:30 am
Altcoins, Blockchain Technology, Companies, News, News teaser
South Korea Chat Giant ‘Will Launch ICO’ In New Blockchain Drive – Report

South Korea’s largest chat app operator Kakao is looking to expand into the international Blockchain market via a so-called “reverse ICO,” sources report. ‘Reverse ICO’ Could See Kakao Coin According to local news media outlet The Bell March 2, Kakao, which in January raised over $1 billion for AI investment, will also launch its own cryptocurrency called “Kakao Coin.” An unnamed local industry official was quoted as saying: There was a talk that Kakao would
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Wilma Woo · March 5, 2018 · 1:00 pm
Bitcoin Investment, Bitcoin Regulation, News, News teaser
SEC Probes ICO Fundraising Methods

In an effort to bring the largely unregulated and highly speculative world of initial coin offerings in the US under control, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has started to issue subpoenas. Those initially targeted in the investigation were technology companies and advisers involved in the cryptocurrency industry. Just a few hours ago, the WSJ reported that the SEC’s probe was intensifying the underlying need for US regulators to rein in the industry. The primary concern
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James Levenson · March 1, 2018 · 2:30 am
Altcoins, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Regulation, Emerging Markets, News, News teaser
ICOs Raised Over $1 Billion in 2018, And It’s Only February

With over 40 ICOs and over $1 billion raised already in the new year, the nascent industry is on pace to top last year’s mark of $5.6 billion. 2018: An Even Bigger Year for ICOs? Last year, there were 902 so-called Initial Coin Offerings (or ICO) projects tracked by TokenData. Out of that amount, 142 failed prior to the offering, and another 276 failed after raising funds. But despite a lackluster success rate of about
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Allen Scott · February 26, 2018 · 5:30 pm
Bitcoin Exchange, Bitcoin Regulation, News, News teaser
Thai Exchange TDAX Halts ICO Trading

Regulators and banks in Thailand are slowly turning the screws on privately owned crypto exchanges operating within the Kingdom. Thai Digital Asset Exchange (TDAX) is the first to postpone registration and trading of new ICOs while it waits for a clearer regulatory framework from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bank Account Barred The move comes just a few days after one of the country’s leading banks halted transactions involving trading of cryptocurrencies with the TDAX.
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James Levenson · February 26, 2018 · 5:30 am
Altcoins, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Regulation, Emerging Markets, FinTech, News, News teaser
Europe’s Small Banks See Crypto as Opportunity to Take on Big Banks

Unlike larger banks who are criticizing crypto, some smaller institutions in Switzerland, Germany and Liechtenstein are bucking the trend. They are are instead offering their clients opportunities to be a part of the digital currency revolution. Big banks are losing out Whether it be as a method to control the financial freedom that cryptocurrencies offer, or as a genuine way to introduce virtual currencies to the masses, regulation is on the increase. While some major
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Nikita Blows · February 13, 2018 · 7:30 pm
Press releases
Lydian Gets New Investment from Prolific Blockchain Investor, Chris Rouland

Lydian Announces New Investment from Prolific Blockchain Investor, Chris Rouland and announcement of new advisors. On February 10th, Lydian announced it has obtained a new investment and add two new advisors to its advisory board. Chris Rouland, a serial entrepreneur the founder of Endgame, Bastille Networks and most recently Phosphorus, a prolific blockchain investor, veteran in information security, and holder of a dozen patents related to Cyber Security, has joined Lydian as an investor and
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Bitcoinist.net · February 11, 2018 · 12:07 pm