ICOs are revolutionary for business, though the fear of being scammed keeps investors at a distance. Using blockchain technology, initial coin offerings have become an alternative means of acquiring funding for business projects using the new, evolving digital financial market for tokens. In contrast to initial public offerings, which are governed by strict legal regulations, […]
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Hosting an Eth2 node is a big responsibility — and if things go wrong, this could result in some painful penalties. How does a hosting provider tackle the dangers of running your own node? Allnodes can offer an affordable alternative to doing everything yourself, reducing the risks of financial penalties and slashing. The company offers […]
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The latest in securities law and crypto is not a revolution but it is a step forward. As Cointelegraph reported two weeks ago, the Securities and Exchange Commission put out a rare no-action letter in defense of IMVU’s new blockchain-based VCOIN. VCOIN is only the third digital token to get such legal protection from the […]
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CryptoBanter is the first cryptocurrency-centric media outlet available 24/7. The world’s first live-streaming platform dedicated to cryptocurrency is going live just in time for the 2021 bull market. Ran Neuner, host of CNBC’s Crypto Trader show, has launched the first call-in media channel devoted exclusively to cryptocurrency. Dubbed CryptoBanter, the station features a blend of […]
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Libel laws and new faces at the U.S. securities regulator lead the week’s news. Editor’s no Amid a political news cycle that has been stuck in a nauseating loop, covering crypto is often refreshing. Partisan forces have yet to dig out the trenches. A lot of the current task is just getting working definitions in […]
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Do the new safe harbors against integration pave the way for a successful SAFT process? Earlier this year, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission — in both the SEC versus Telegram and SEC versus Kik cases — vigorously argued that sales of contractual rights to acquire tokens on a when-issued basis (widely referred to […]
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In a record-breaking year, the SEC seized $4.68 billion — more than one-quarter of which came from cryptocurrency-related firms. The Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has collected more than $4.68 billion in illegal income and fines this year so far — with more than one quarter coming from Telegram’s ill-fated […]
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Blockchain technology is just a tool that solves a problem, it cannot be the goal of the entire project. In 2017, when everything concerned with cryptocurrency and blockchain still looked fresh and interesting, it seemed that there would be no day without a new “revolutionary” project or idea. Decentralized financial system, decentralized torrent tracker, decentralized […]
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Once a popular exchange, Cobinhood is phasing out more services. Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange Cobinhood is making significant adjustments to its customer service practices in 2021. According to an official announcement on Nov. 1, Cobinhood will change its customer service policy to get rid of real-time interactions with clients. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, Cobinhood’s customer support […]
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Telegram must pay $625,000 to Lantah LLC — a small crypto firm it sued in 2018 over using the ‘GRAM’ trademark and ticker. Telegram Messenger Inc. has been ordered to pay nearly $625,000 worth of legal fees to a small cryptocurrency firm that it sued over using the ‘GRAM’ crypto-ticker and trademark. In a Nov. […]
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