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ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) have become a popular way to fund cryptocurrency projects. An ICO is an event in which a new cryptocurrency project sells part of itsthe cryptocurrency tokens to early adopters and enthusiasts in exchange for money today. ICOs provide a way for cryptocurrency project creators to raise money for their operations. Most ICOs raise money in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

Initial Coin Offering Series

Blockchain Revolution Series

video Blockchain-based lottery KIBO releases video review of user interface

Sep 20, 2016 04:55 am UTC| Digital Currency

KIBO, the first decentralized Blockchain and Ethereum smart contract-based lottery, is going to launch its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on October 1 and has recently released a video review of the gaming platform. The...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Digital Currency Revolution

BitShares Munich launches zero cost POS system ‘BlockPay S’

Sep 19, 2016 13:15 pm UTC| Digital Currency

(This article has been edited according to the updated official press release). BitShares Munich, an independent software development company, has launched BlockPay S,a free to use point-of-sale (POS) system that...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Digital Currency Revolution

DECENT raises over 4000 BTC on first day of ICO

Sep 13, 2016 10:11 am UTC| Digital Currency

DECENT, a decentralized content distribution platform, kicked off its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on 11 September and has raised more than 4000 BTC (approximately $2.4M at the current rate) within the first day of the ICO...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Blockchain Revolution Series

Blockchain-powered Synereo to launch second fundraising campaign soon

Aug 31, 2016 09:30 am UTC| Digital Currency

Synereo, a Tel-Aviv based company, has announced that an additional fundraising campaign will begin the week following the live demo of the alpha version of its decentralized, open-source social network to be held in...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Digital Currency Revolution

Blockchain platform Antshares raises over 5000 BTC in ongoing ICO

Aug 30, 2016 05:55 am UTC| Digital Currency

Antshares, a blockchain-based digital assets platform, has already raised more than 5000 bitcoins in three weeks during its ongoing ICO that began on August 8, 2016, and will continue till September 7, 2016. Antshares...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Blockchain Revolution Series

BlockPay raises over 300 BTC within hours of Pre-ICO launch, public ICO set for early 2017

Aug 24, 2016 04:51 am UTC| Digital Currency

BlockPay, a blockchain based fintech startup, began its pre-ICO on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, and has raised over 300 BTC within hours of the campaign going live. The crowdfunding process is being facilitated by...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Blockchain Revolution Series

BlockPay to start pre-ICO to crowdfund its project

Aug 22, 2016 12:03 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Munich-based blockchain startup BlockPay, announced that the pre-ICO to crowdfund the BlockPay project will commence on August 23, 2016, in cooperation with the decentralized exchange platform OpenLedger. The working...

Economy

Russian LNG Shadow Fleet Expands Amid Arctic LNG 2 Sanctions

Russia is intensifying efforts to bypass Western energy sanctions after a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker operating under a newly adopted Russian flag was spotted loading fuel linked to the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as AI Stocks Rally and Strong Jobs Data Boost Confidence

The SP 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors poured into AI-related stocks and welcomed stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, reinforcing confidence in the resilience of the American economy....

Dollar Slips as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Reduces Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday after stronger-than-expected April jobs data reduced speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Investor sentiment also improved after President Donald Trump stated...

European Stocks Fall as US-Iran Conflict Rekindles Energy Supply Fears

European stock markets closed lower on Friday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence and intensified concerns about global energy supplies. The escalating conflict...

Gold Prices Rise as Weaker Dollar and Iran Ceasefire Hopes Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices climbed on Friday and were set for a strong weekly gain as the U.S. dollar weakened following the latest U.S. jobs report. Investors also turned to safe-haven assets amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and...

Politics

Trump Reportedly Approves Plan to Remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Amid Growing Controversies

President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a plan to remove U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary, according to sources familiar with discussions inside the White House. While officials say...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

US Revises UN Resolution on Iran Strait of Hormuz Attacks Amid Russia-China Opposition

The United States has revised its proposed United Nations Security Council resolution calling on Iran to stop attacks and mining activities in the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats say the changes are unlikely to prevent...

Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case

A federal judge has declined to immediately approve a proposed $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to Musks 2022 Twitter stock purchase disclosures. The...

U.S., South Korea Launch Shipbuilding Partnership Initiative

The United States Department of Commerce and South Koreas Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the global shipbuilding...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

AI-Driven Inflation Raises U.S. Consumer Prices, Goldman Sachs Says

Artificial intelligence is starting to increase U.S. consumer prices through rising costs in electronics, software, and electricity, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The investment bank said AI-related inflation...

Broadcom Eyes $35 Billion AI Chip Financing Deal With Apollo and Blackstone

Broadcom Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Inc. to secure around $35 billion in financing for its expanding artificial intelligence chip business, according to a Bloomberg...

Dell Stock Hits Record High After Trump Endorsement, AI Server Demand Fuels Rally

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) surged to an all-time high on Friday after receiving a public endorsement from President Donald Trump during a White House event. The president encouraged Americans to go out and buy...

TikTok Nears $400 Million Settlement With Trump Administration Over Child Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok and the Trump administration are reportedly close to reaching a $400 million settlement tied to allegations that the popular video-sharing platform violated U.S. child privacy laws. According to ABC News, the...

Trump Invites Top CEOs Including Nvidia, Apple, Boeing to China Summit With Xi Jinping

The Trump administration has reportedly invited executives from some of Americas largest corporations to join President Donald Trump on his upcoming trip to China next week, according to a Semafor report. The visit is...