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Buy Tezos (XTZ) to join the biggest staking network on the market

Buy Tezos (XTZ) to join the biggest staking network on the market

Tezos (ticker XTZ) is in the top 20 cryptocurrencies according to Coinmarketcap. The features that set Tezos apart are on-chain governance, smart contracts and their formal verification (a method of mathematically proving program’s properties, e.g. a smart contract, which can aid in avoiding costly bugs and disputes), Dapps, and perhaps…
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What happened with Telegram’s Open Network?

What happened with Telegram’s Open Network?

Telegram’s ICO for its new token Gram (GRM) has been one of the most hyped and talked about we’ve seen. After billions raised, the crypto community was looking forward to the launch of the Telegram Open Network (TON), described as infinitely scaling blockchain with a myriad of use cases for…
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Considering ICO, STO or IEO? Here is why Aryze chose STO

Considering ICO, STO or IEO? Here is why Aryze chose STO

After running one of the first successful ICOs in Denmark, ARYZE is currently conducting an STO (Security Token Offering). In this interview with their CFO, Morten Nielsen, Coinisseur delves into various possibilities of fundraising for crypto companies. We look at Security Token Offerings (STOs), Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs), and, of…
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Regulating ICOs: Maltese perspective. Interview with Cherise Abela Grech from GTG Advocates

Regulating ICOs: Maltese perspective. Interview with Cherise Abela Grech from GTG Advocates

I was lucky to interview Cherise Abela Grech, a lawyer specialising in financial services law, Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) and Blockchain, as well as cryptocurrencies. We have talked about Maltese regulation, ICO (Initial Coin Offering) vs STO (Security Token Offering), and the ICO process in Malta. My name is Cherise,…
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How to run a successful ICO in a bear market: interview with ARYZE

How to run a successful ICO in a bear market: interview with ARYZE

ARYZE has recently successfully finished its ICO. It was a private presale that ran in the second half of 2018, raising around 1.6 million USD from over 280 contributors. It was one of the first, if not the actual first successful ICO from Denmark, which is especially impressive considering the…
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How to market an ICO

How to market an ICO

So you have an idea for a business. You’ve decided to make an ICO, as you believe that this is the best way to raise capital for your awesome idea. But how do you communicate it to all your potential investors? In this article, we’ll focus on how to market…
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PlexCoin – the anatomy of an ICO scam

PlexCoin – the anatomy of an ICO scam

The fact that there are many ICO scams out there won’t surprise anyone. But there are steps one might take to avoid getting scammed. Firstly, several aspects of a project need to be evaluated before investing, such as the product and the team behind it. Secondly, there are a number…
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Biggest ICO scams. And lessons learned

Biggest ICO scams. And lessons learned

Cryptocurrencies and ICOs seem to forge ahead regardless whether the market is bullish or bearish. In fact, in the six months of 2018 ICOs have already broken a record of raised capital. Unfortunately, ICO scams are still prevalent on the scene, and no signs of it slowing or dying down…
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What to look for in an ICO?

What to look for in an ICO?

ICOs are a relatively new, exciting way for Blockchain startups to raise money (why? Read here). Investors have the possibility to support a project from the very start, which was normally reserved for institutional investors. However, investing in an ICO can be very risky, evident by numerous scams. In 2017,…
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What you need to know about ICOs – Basics

What you need to know about ICOs – Basics

ICO stands for Initial Coin Offering. It is a relatively new way of raising funds for a cryptocurrency venture. ICOs are unregulated, which means that participating in one is riskier compared to investing in traditional assets. How does it work? ICO raises capital by selling a part of available specialised…
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