Are tokens distributed through initial coin offerings (ICOs) securities? The answer to this question could be very important to investors, as securities must conform to specific registration and disclosure requirements under U.S. law. Unfortunately, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has failed to provide straightforward input on the matter, […]
There is a liquidity crisis in the crypto markets. Many cryptocurrencies trade with low volume and dramatic swings in price. This volatility can be traced to a lack of liquidity and an imbalance of buyers and sellers. What Is Liquidity? Liquidity is the ability to convert something into cash quickly. […]
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) have exploded in popularity, raising more than $4 billion in 2017 alone. While these digital token sales have helped fund innovative ventures and novel digital currencies, the majority of these offerings seem to have failed. A large number of them either did not hit their funding […]
Ethereum is a blockchain platform and Ether is the token that powers the network built on that platform. The novelist L.M. Montgomery once wrote, “It’s dreadful what little things lead people to misunderstand each other.” In the altcoin world, these misunderstandings tend to occur when trying to make sense of […]
The price of bitcoin surged to new highs almost every week after it was announced that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) are launching bitcoin futures contracts that allow institutional investors to bet on the price development of bitcoin. Boosted by new funds flowing […]
The majority of initial coin offerings that are being launched today are preceded by a so-called pre-sale. In this guide, you will discover what pre-sales are, what best practices for pre-sales are, and why investors should take a close look at them. What are ICO Pre-Sales? ICO pre-sales are usually […]
If you are a regular reader of the Bitcoin Market Journal blog, you are well familiar with the need to perform due diligence when considering an ICO investment. In this tale of two ICOs, you will see how initial coin offerings vary greatly in terms of investment potential and risk. […]
I was speaking at a blockchain group a few weeks ago, and all people could talk about were CryptoKitties. “Can you believe people are paying $100,000 for a virtual cat?” “They’ve hit $12 million in sales.” “There’s a guy who’s making a full-time living trading CryptoKitties.” In the math-oriented, male-oriented […]
The rising prominence of digital currencies and blockchain technologies has coincided with a growing number of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). While some of these digital token sales have been highly lucrative, others have turned out to be scams, a development that prompted a warning from the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
Launching a successful initial coin offering is not an easy feat. Startups that are looking to raise capital through this innovative new form of fundraising have a long list of things to consider when conducting a token sale. In this article, you will find a breakdown of the key aspects […]
