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ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) have become a popular way to fund cryptocurrency projects. An ICO is an event in which a new cryptocurrency project sells part of itsthe cryptocurrency tokens to early adopters and enthusiasts in exchange for money today. ICOs provide a way for cryptocurrency project creators to raise money for their operations. Most ICOs raise money in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

Initial Coin Offering Series

Blockchain startup tZERO to announce results of Security Token Offering on August 9

Aug 07, 2018 05:39 am UTC| Digital Currency

American online retail giant Overstock.coms blockchain subsidiary tZERO has closed its Security Token Offering (STO) on August 6, 2018. tZERO commenced the token sale late last year, seeking to raise $250 million. It...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Digital Currency Revolution

German stock exchange Boerse Stuttgart goes big on crypto – announces BISON, ICO platform, custody service and more

Aug 03, 2018 06:18 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

Boerse Stuttgart, the second largest stock exchange in Germany, has announced its plans to offer central services along the value chain for digital assets under one roof. The company on Thursday announced an end-to-end...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Swiss financial regulator FINMA launches proceedings against Envion’s $100M ICO

Jul 27, 2018 11:02 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has announced that it has begun enforcement proceedings against blockchain startup Envion AG for possible violation of financial market law in relation to an...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Blockchain Revolution Series

Chief at Blakemore Fallon & Co-founder of Ketsal Consulting trailblazing on regulatory compliance of blockchain and digital-assets

Jul 26, 2018 09:22 am UTC| Research & Analysis Fintech Insights & Views Commentary Digital Currency

In July2017, as per the SECs report of investigation pursuant to section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: The DAO, Slock.it UG (Slock.it), a German corporation; Slock.its co-founders; and intermediaries may...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Blockchain Revolution Series

Arts & Collectibles blockchain Codex announces new head of product, launches token sale

Jul 26, 2018 05:27 am UTC| Digital Currency

Codex Protocol, a decentralized asset registry for arts and collectibles (AC) asset class, has announced the appointment of Daniel Grachanin, former Director of Product Marketing at RChain Cooperative, as the companys new...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

EconoTimes launches new website focused on blockchain and crypto ecosystem

Jul 25, 2018 10:05 am UTC| Digital Currency

EconoTimes, a leading source of news and intelligence on the global economy and financial markets, has announced the launch of TokenPost.com focused on digital currencies, blockchain technology, and other cutting-edge...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Digital Currency Revolution

Cybercriminals stole over $10M in 2017 using cryptocurrency social engineering schemes: Kaspersky Lab

Jul 13, 2018 09:41 am UTC| Digital Currency

Kaspersky Lab has estimated that cybercriminals were able to steal over 21,000 ETH (or over $10 million at the current exchange rate) from unsuspecting users using fraudulent and social engineering schemes last...

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Economy

Copper Prices Hit Record Highs as Metals Rally Gains Momentum on Geopolitical Tensions

Copper prices surged to record levels on Thursday, extending a powerful rally across global metals markets as investors increased exposure to physical assets amid escalating geopolitical risks and ongoing supply concerns....

Indonesian Stocks Plunge as MSCI Downgrade Risk Sparks Investor Exodus

Indonesian stocks suffered a dramatic selloff on Thursday, putting the market on course for its largest two-day decline on record as fears of a potential downgrade to frontier market status rattled investors. The benchmark...

Asian Currencies Trade Flat as Dollar Retreats After Fed Decision

Asian currencies traded in a mostly flat-to-lower range on Thursday, while the U.S. dollar weakened after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and struck an optimistic tone on the U.S. economy. Currency...

Philippine Economy Slows in Late 2025, Raising Expectations of Further Rate Cuts

The Philippine economy posted weaker-than-expected growth in the final quarter of 2025, reinforcing concerns about slowing momentum and increasing speculation over further monetary policy easing by the central bank....

South Korea Industry Minister Heads to Washington Amid U.S. Tariff Hike Concerns

South Koreas Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is set to visit Washington on Thursday to hold high-level talks with U.S. officials following President Donald Trumps announcement of plans to raise tariffs on South Korean...

Politics

Trump and Schumer Explore Deal on New Limits for Federal Immigration Agents

U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer reportedly took steps Wednesday night toward a potential agreement to negotiate new restrictions on federal immigration agents, according to a report by the...

Federal Reserve Faces Subpoena Delay Amid Investigation Into Chair Jerome Powell

The Federal Reserve has not yet complied with grand jury subpoenas tied to an ongoing criminal investigation involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to a report by CNBC citing a source familiar with the...

Trump Warns Minneapolis Mayor as Immigration Raids Continue Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that he was playing with fire by insisting local police would not enforce federal immigration laws, even as the White House sent mixed messages...

Starmer’s China Visit Signals New Era in UK–China Economic Relations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday in a high-profile diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening UKChina economic relations after years of strained ties....

Jerome Powell Attends Supreme Court Hearing on Trump Effort to Fire Fed Governor, Calling It Historic

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed on Wednesday that he personally attended last weeks Supreme Court arguments related to President Donald Trumps attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, underscoring...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon Eye Massive OpenAI Investment Amid $100B Funding Push

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) are reportedly in discussions to invest as much as $60 billion combined into artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI, signaling a major...

Meta Stock Surges After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Strong Q1 2026 Revenue Outlook Despite Higher Capex

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) shares jumped sharply in after-hours trading after the company delivered better-than-expected Q4 2025 earnings and issued a strong revenue forecast for the first quarter of 2026, easing...

Samsung Electronics Posts Record Q4 2025 Profit as AI Chip Demand Soars

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) delivered record-breaking revenue and profit in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven largely by booming demand from the artificial intelligence industry for advanced memory chips. The...

Microsoft AI Spending Surge Sparks Investor Jitters Despite Solid Azure Growth

Microsoft rattled investors after reporting record artificial intelligence spending alongside slower-than-expected cloud growth, raising concerns about when its massive AI investments will meaningfully pay off. Following...

Advantest Shares Hit Record High on Strong AI-Driven Earnings and Nvidia Demand

Advantest Corp. (TYO:6857) shares surged to a record high on Thursday after the Japanese semiconductor testing equipment maker posted strong fiscal third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance, driven by robust...