Token Sales

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SEC Official: Cryptocurrency Investment Funds Raise Questions
The head of the SEC's investment management office said the agency is weighing questions related to funds that plan to hold cryptocurrencies.
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The Hidden Trade-Offs of ICOs for Entrepreneurs
Utility token ICOs are not equity, but sellers may still be giving up more value than they realize if they go down that path.
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Ex-SEC Lawyer Predicts 'Assembly Line' for ICO Enforcement
A former lawyer for the SEC discusses the way forward for ICO regulation, warning that an "assembly line" of actions could be on the way.
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Report Warns SAFT May Increase Legal Risk of Token Sales
Making ICOs compliant while delivering on their disruptive promise may be a harder needle to thread than the SAFT plan anticipates, a new paper says.
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TGEs or ICBMs? Words Might Not Matter for ICOs
The hottest industry term in cryptocurrnecy is proving a doubled-edged sword for the entrepreneurs seeking to enter the market.
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ICOs on Our Terms and Conditions
How to structure token sales that comply with securities laws open participation to a diverse range of purchasers and enhance value for all involved.
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The SAFT Is a Symptom of Regulatory Uncertainty
The SAFT framework, despite its limitations, is a reasonable path forward for token issuers given the ambiguity of current laws, writes Jerry Brito.
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US Government Arrests and Charges Alleged ICO Fraudster
New charges have been filed against a New York businessman accused in September of defrauding investors through two initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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Lithuania's Central Bank Publishes New ICO Guidance
Lithuania's central bank has published a new position note on the legality of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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Case-By-Case or Cease-and-Desist? In Search Of a New Approach to ICOs
Regulators are taking positions on token sales, but CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson argues they may be approaching the industry from the wrong direction.
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