ICO News

Our crypto ICO news section brings you the latest developments, controversies, and breakthroughs of the initial coin offerings.

An initial coin offering (ICO) is a fundraising strategy that involves selling and distributing a brand-new crypto asset in return for established cryptocurrencies, often Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). The ICO trend peaked between 2017 and 2018, with projects raising billions of dollars, primarily from non-accredited investors. However, its reputation took a hit due to several fraudulent activities and regulatory challenges. Regulatory bodies like the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have since clamped down on many ICOs, setting legal precedents for the future.

From the legal battles with the SEC to gaming platforms venturing into ICOs, we cover it all. Interested in which blockchain projects are gaining momentum or which ICO is about to conclude? Stay updated with our latest ICO news. Whether it’s a budding blockchain game on Ethereum raising millions, an Ethereum whale from the ICO era making moves or tech giants securing significant investments, we ensure you’re well-informed.

Latest ICO News

Inactive 250k ETH wallet is probably linked to Estonian major bank

A Coinbase executive says a dormant Ethereum wallet holding over $470 million worth of ETH belongs to the LHV Bank founder. A digital wallet holding 250,000 ETH, which has been in dormancy since Ethereum’s ICO back in 2014, allegedly belongs…

November 7, 2023 at 10:47 am

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Binance’s 2017 ICO flopped, exchange reportedly raised $5m

A recent investigation by Forbes, in collaboration with Gray Wolf Analytics and Inca Digital, suggests that Binance's ICO for BNB in 2017 "was a flop"

October 6, 2023 at 12:09 pm

Unicoin announces major rebranding in partnership with FutureBrand ahead of imminent ICO

Unicoin, the assets-backed cryptocurrency company, has teamed up with global branding agency FutureBrand for a comprehensive rebranding strategy as it prepares for its upcoming Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on cryptocurrency exchanges. Futurebrand is known for its work with industry leaders…

September 19, 2023 at 5:08 pm

Crypto trader turns $3.2k investment into $313k in three weeks

Blockchain analysis reveals a 19-day journey of an anonymous crypto wallet that turned $3.2k into $313k by investing in ICOs and meme tokens. In a stunning 19-day run, an anonymous crypto wallet owner turned an initial investment of $3,200 into…

September 19, 2023 at 9:22 am

SEC charges Quantstamp over unauthorized ICO

In a clash between blockchain enterprise Quantstamp and the U.S. SEC, the murky legal waters of initial coin offerings and crypto regulations come to the forefront. Another legal skirmish has unfolded, this time involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…

July 26, 2023 at 6:50 am

Dormant ethereum whale and ICO participant just staked $7m

A dormant ethereum (ETH) whale who participated in the initial coin offering (ICO) in 2014 has resurfaced, encouragingly staking millions worth of ETH

May 18, 2023 at 3:07 pm

Binance to list SUI as its ICO is expected to end today

Binance has announced plans to list Sui (SUI) amid the project’s initial coin offering (ICO) event, which is set to close today with the launch of its mainnet at 12:00 UTC. The project’s last phase ICO is ongoing on the…

May 3, 2023 at 11:21 am

SEC slams CoinMe with $4m fine over unregistered ICO

US-based crypto exchange Coinme has been fined nearly $4 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for offering unregistered securities and making misleading statements about its cryptocurrency token, UpToken (UP).

May 1, 2023 at 8:38 am

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Ether wallet holding 2,365 ETH since ICO era wakes up

The owner of a dormant ethereum wallet that received 2,365 ETH during the token’s initial coin offering (ICO) has just transferred 1 ETH to a new address, on-chain data shows. According to on-chain data released by the blockchain analytics platform,…

April 24, 2023 at 10:19 am

Crypto projects raised over $4m despite US banking crisis

As the traditional banking sector is in turmoil, the crypto industry stands firm, raising over $4m through token sales last week

March 19, 2023 at 5:28 pm

XT.COM Expands Trading Options; Adds AIPC to Innovation Zone (DeFi)

XT.COM has listed the South Korean blockchain network (WIZBL BRTE) coin, AIPC, in its innovative zone.

October 10, 2022 at 1:30 pm

South Korean Financial Watchdog Calls for International Consistency of Crypto Regulations

In a recent national assembly policy discussion on ICOs, South Korean Watchdog highlighted that creating an internationally consistent crypto regulatory framework is vital. A representative mentioned that South Korea could wait for other countries like the US and EU parliament…

September 20, 2022 at 2:20 pm

Crypto Influencer Ian Balina Targeted by an ICO Lawsuit by the SEC

Ian Balina, a cryptocurrency investor and YouTuber, was accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of participating in an unregistered initial coin offering (ICO). The accusations revolve on Sparkster’s initial coin offering (ICO), which was marketed as a “no-code”…

September 19, 2022 at 11:30 pm

Top 5 Tips to Circumvent a Crypto Market Correction

A robust investing plan is key to successfully investing in cryptocurrency markets. An unfathomable percentage of people who have recently joined the crypto investment space has ended up trading in the red. Those who end up making something make minimal…

August 30, 2022 at 8:00 pm

Bank of Korea Okays Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)

The Bank of Korea has urged financial regulators in the region to lift the long-standing ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs).

August 30, 2022 at 2:00 am

Biden’s Effort in Crypto Regulation and What to Expect

The US government’s stance on crypto regulation and adoption is still unknown, and a final decision could be far from surfacing anytime soon. The country has made some steps to make the crypto space safer for investors and the world…

February 7, 2022 at 9:00 pm