China’s NIFA allows public to report illegal token sales
Aug 28, 2018 11:06 am UTC| Digital Currency
The National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA), a self-regulatory organization in the field of internet finance, has implemented a feature on its platform to help governmental authorities in their clampdown of...
Chinese regulators issue joint warning against crypto-related fundraising activities
Aug 27, 2018 04:19 am UTC| Digital Currency
In a joint statement, Chinese regulatory authorities have issued a warning against illegal fundraising and trading activities in the name of blockchain. The warning has been issued by the Banking Regulatory Commission,...
Aug 21, 2018 03:28 am UTC| Digital Currency
Amid recent governmental efforts to foster blockchain ecosystem in South Korea, an extraordinary session of the countrys National Assembly has commenced which will focus on the emerging blockchain and cryptocurrency...
FINRA’s ICO warning: Investing in SAFT contract does not ensure the offering’s regulatory compliance
Aug 20, 2018 09:07 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a warning against investments in digital assets, such as initial coin offering (ICO) tokens and cryptocurrencies. In an online post dated August 16, the...
South Korea’s Jeju Island seeks to become blockchain hub
Aug 13, 2018 04:32 am UTC| Digital Currency
The South Korean island of Jeju is seeking to become a hub for the blockchain industry, according to Korea Joongang Daily. During a meeting last week, Governor Won Hee-ryong requested the central government to designate...
Blockchain startup tZero raises $134M in security token offering
Aug 10, 2018 06:45 am UTC| Digital Currency
Overstock.com blockchain subsidiary tZERO has raised $134 million in its security token offering (STO), the company revealed in its Q2 2018 results. tZERO commenced the token sale late last year, seeking to raise $250...
Interest to apply for ICO and digital asset exchange licenses surges in Thailand
Aug 09, 2018 05:36 am UTC| Digital Currency
The number of projects interested in applying for licenses to conduct initial coin offerings (ICOs) and to operate digital asset exchanges has surged after the digital asset licensing went into effect in Thailand, the...
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