Lawmaker seeks crucial set of regulations to open EU to ICOs
a European lawmaker argued in favour of crafting a crucial set of regulations to make ICOs more “accessible” within the European Union (EU).
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Malaysia’s securities regulator shuts down celebrity beauty ICO
The chief securities regulator in Malaysia has called an immediate halt to trade in the Lavidacoin (LVC), a cryptocurrency recently launched by one of the country’s foremost beauty gurus.
Think tank proposes EU-level regulation of crypto exchanges, ICOs
In an apparent step towards tighter control of the cryptocurrency industry, Brussels-based think tank Bruegel has proposed better European Union (EU)-level regulation for cryptocurrency exchanges and clearer rules on initial coin offerings (ICOs).
British baroness caught with pants down as ICO flops
Equi Capital, the latest venture of English lingerie baroness who goes by the outlandish title of Lady Mone of Mayfair or Baroness Michelle Mone, has been accused by bounty hunters of short changing them by paying them next to nothing to promote her product.
2,600 investors sunk with South Korea’s shipwreck ICO scam: report
A substantial number of investors in South Korea have reportedly lost well over $8 million in an alleged fraudulent ICO involving a phantom shipwreck with a supposed tranche of billions of dollars' worth of gold on board.
Kraken, Okex, Huobi and major Asian crypto funds go to Blockchain Life 2018
The list of speakers of the key forum on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, ICO and mining - Blockchain Life 2018 - was replenished by owners and top managers of the biggest Chinese cryptocurrency funds and international exchanges.
China’s crypto promotion ban expands beyond Beijing
Crypto events were banned in Beijing’s Chaoyang district earlier in the month. According to local press, this ban has now been extended to Guangzhou’s Development District, moving beyond Beijing for the first time.
North American agency cracks down on over 200 ICO, crypto cases
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) said it had more than 200 active investigations regarding initial coin offerings (ICOs) and other cryptocurrency-related products.
Colorado puts a stop to 3 unregistered ICOs in the state
Colorado Securities Commissioner Gerald Rome ordered three cryptocurrency firms allegedly promoting unregistered ICOs to show cause.
Indiegogo cancels first ICO amid regulatory concerns
Indiegogo, a crowdfunding giant, quietly canceled its first initial coin offering (ICO), which raised $5.2 million in December 2017.
Baidu joins China’s cryptocurrency blockade party
Chinese search giant Baidu has joined the growing list of large companies in China that have been banning cryptocurrency-related content.
Blockchain Intelligence Group: If people want crypto growth, work with investigators
Cryptocurrencies are known for their ability to break through jurisdictional borders nearly instantly. But while legitimate users benefit from this, so do criminals. Given this fact, the challenge for regulators is also rising.