Business 22 March 2019

AriseBank CEO pleads guilty to $4.2M fraud

Jared Rice has entered a guilty plea to one charge of securities fraud, but could have implicated himself in lying to investors during his time at AriseBank.

Business 14 March 2019

Thailand approves first ICO portal, targets STOs next

Thailand’s Securities and Exchanges Commission has approved the first initial coin offering portal. And the commission isn't stopping there, promising to look into Security Token Offerings next.

Business 11 March 2019

The SEC softens its tough stand on ICOs in latest guidelines

In its latest issue of guidelines for the industry, the SEC is friendlier and sounds more eager to inform than to threaten.

Business 8 March 2019

Malaysia wants feedback on proposed ICO regulatory framework

Malaysia is seeking public feedback with regards to regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) and property crowdfunding.

Business 1 March 2019

Update: Thai SEC bans Bitcoin Cash, 2 other cryptos for ICOs, trading pairs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has added three new cryptocurrencies to its list of permitted cryptocurrencies for ICOs and trading pairs.

Business 25 February 2019

The real STO market outlook appears to be close to dying out

It appears that the Security Token market is suffering even more than the initial coin offering market is.

Business 25 February 2019

Crypto solar mining company goes belly up

CryptoSolar Tech were aiming to build a crypto mining facility in Spain powered by solar energy, but for a variety of reasons, it never pushed through.

Business 25 February 2019

Pantera Capital nearly set to start third crypto venture fund

Pantera Capital continues to rake up money for new venture funds, announcing $125 million towards their third crack at it.

Business 21 February 2019

Another ICO settles with the SEC for selling unregistered securities

The SEC has cracked down on Gladius for offering unregistered securities during its ICO, but gave leniency for their self-reporting.

Business 21 February 2019

The Bank of Lithuania updates its position in digital assets and ICOs

The Central Bank of Lithuania recently announced its updated position on digital assets and initial coin offerings, with the aim of leveling the playing field.

Business 18 February 2019

Tezos saga continues as lead plaintiff withdraws from lawsuit

Arman Anvari, lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against Tezos, has withdrawn from the suit.

Business 15 February 2019

ICO statistics show a major decline

It looks like the initial coin offering market rush is well and truly over after just over a year and a half of heady investments.