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Here are dates and news about ICOsCrypto Class Action Asks to Use Social Media to Wrangle Flighty ICO Issuer
Plaintiffs as the court to authorize communication via email and Twitter to Status co-founders as part of a class-action lawsuit over SNT’s ICO.
The ICO Collapse Taught Projects How to Avoid Reprisals, MEW Founder Says
The collapse of the initial coin offerings provided invaluable lessons on how to avoid a similar fate, MEW’s Kosala Hemachandra says.
Three Individuals Behind Alleged PlexCoin ICO Scam Charged with Fraud
A new indictment came down in the case involving three Canadians behind the alleged PlexCoin ICO scam which raised $8M in 2017.
US Government Files Fresh Charges Against PlexCoin ICO Organizers
Having only settled with the SEC last year, the PlexCoin founders now face a fresh round of charges from the Department of Justice.
Rumor Has It Polkadot is Preparing to Launch a Token Sale Soon
The Polkadot project appears to be launching its second token sale after a “building with Polkadot” page is published.
T-Mobile Sued Over $8.7m Stolen in SIM-Swap Attacks
The CEO of a crypto firm that recently settled with the SEC over its 2017 ICO is suing T-Mobile over a series of SIM-swaps that resulted in the loss of $8.7 million worth of crypto.
Avalanche Blockchain Protocol Raises $42M in 4.5-Hour During Public Sale
Blockchain project Avalanche raises $42 million in a public sale, with the mainnet launch now being expected to come by the end of August.
SEC Commissioner Peirce Asks ‘Who Did We Protect?’ in Telegram Shutdown
Commissioner Hester Peirce clearly doesn’t see the SEC’s courtroom win against Telegram as a victory for the regulator or innovation in the U.S.
‘AML Bitcoin’ Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Pleads Guilty to ICO Fraud
Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of fraud relating to his promotion of the 2018 AML BitCoin ICO.
Research Suggests STOs Are Better at Financing Startups than ICOs
Faculty at the Rotterdam School of Management argue that STOs are better for financing startups than ICOs.
Third Crypto Co-Founder Behind $25 Million ICO Scam to Plead Guilty
Sohrab Sharma would be the 2nd co-founder behind the Centra Tech ICO scam to face prison following the conviction of Robert Farkas in June.
Will Musk ICO SpaceX?
Elon Musk has overtaken Warren Buffet to make him the 7th richest man on earth at an estimated wealth of $70 billion. Still far below Jeff Bezos’ $189 billion however,…
Former Swiss President Sees the Country Leading in DLT and Technology of the Future
Former Swiss President and new board member of CV VC talks the unique attitudes towards law that make Switzerland a hub for crypto.
Tezos Likely Avoiding SEC Action with $25M Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement
The consolidated class-action lawsuit against the Tezos Foundation appears likely to end in a $25M settlement which might forestall further SEC action.
Bubbling Over the Top? DeFi Sector Heats Up in June, Raising Concerns
The DeFi sector is seeing rapid growth in use and volume. Some appear concerned about a bursting bubble, but could it be natural growth?
SEC Charges Lobbying Kingpin Jack Abramoff With Fraud For Promotion of 2018 ICO
Abramoff and the founder of AML Bitcoin face charges for fraud in misrepresenting the token’s compliance, with the founder himself facing jail time for money laundering.
Judge Certifies Investor Class in $70m Pot ICO Lawsuit
Paragon Coin will face federal claims from a class-action lawsuit alleging that the firm’s $70 million ICO from 2017 violated securities laws.
Let’s Not Make a New ICO Bubble Out of DeFi, Says Waves CEO
Waves founder Sasha Ivanov warns that decentralized finance’s surge might have negative consequences.